Full Stack Web Developer; Software Developer

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Software Developer 1 or Software Developer 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Weapons Research Services – Secure Networks and Assurance (WRS‑SNA) group is looking for an early‑career full stack web application developer to work within the Nuclear Weapons Cyber Assurance Laboratory (NWCAL). This is an excellent opportunity to leverage academic expertise in the development of advanced concepts related to software assurance.

$72,800 – $115,400

At this level the full stack web developer will work with the team to develop our automated framework for Software Assurance;
Code Vision. The framework enables the automated review of software to provide technical assurance to risk decisions. Key responsibilities include robust web application development in a Kubernetes/Open Shift environment. The web frameworks and underlying technologies involved include Flask, Bootstrap, MongoDB, Elasticsearch and others as well as Python programming and modern infrastructure. This position will provide growth opportunities in computing infrastructure, software security, and application development.

$87,800 – $143,000

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, there is an expectation for more direct contribution to driving the implementation of needed web and development technologies. More established expertise in software development lifecycle practices will be expected, including a solid understanding of using GIT for source code management in a development and production environment, proper processes for promoting development work to production use, and the use of development standards to guide coding practices.

• Knowledge and experience with modern software development methodologies and tools including the use of Git, Gitlab, Bitbucket and similar tools.
• Knowledge and experience programming in a Linux environment using Python, bash and similar languages.
• Knowledge and experience with web application frameworks such as Django, Flask, React, and similar frameworks.
• Knowledge and experience with traditional and No
  
  SQL database systems such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Ability to present technical information to non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to obtain a DOE‑Q Clearance is required.

• Demonstrated experience participating in formal software development teams and processes.
• Demonstrated experience programming with Python in a development and production environment for modern web applications.
• Demonstrated experience working with databases used with web applications.

At the lower level:
Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

At the higher level:
Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Knowledge or experience automating the use of static and dynamic software analysis tools.
• Knowledge or experience with malware or binary analysis.
• Knowledge or experience with Linux system administration including installing operating systems, configuring services, and managing file systems.
• Active DOE‑Q Clearance.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense…