Nuclear Emergency Support Team Software Developer

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

Are you passionate about your work and seeking an opportunity in a collaborative environment?

The Advanced Research in Cyber Systems Group (A-4) is seeking outstanding applicants for a software developer on the Secure Data Systems (SDS) team. A-4 consists of approximately 50 members, including full-time employees, students, and postdoctoral appointees.

The SDS team is comprised of about 7 software developers and system administrators who design and maintain a wide range of web-based applications spanning unclassified through TS/SCI architectures. Many SDS applications directly support the Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) mission, providing tools that help world-class scientists and technical experts contend with the Nation's most pressing radiological and nuclear challenges. SDS Team members work closely with sponsors and customers, providing a solid context for understanding the team's role in supporting national security.

New applications are being developed with deployment to the cloud in mind and include the use of node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL. Existing applications are built using HCL Domino, a document-based database server and rapid application development platform, which primarily uses Java script on both client and server.

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

• Ability to work as a team member to design and maintain database-backed websites.
• Full stack development: client-side logic, server-side logic, design, and layout
• Participate in all steps of application development starting with assisting in gathering requirements from customers, designing the underlying data structure, implementing the GUI, maintaining the design and data, and training the end users.
• Successfully work within the constraints of a secure environment.
• Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Foster a team environment.
• Provide project updates to the team leader, project leader and/or the customers.
• Occasionally travel to sponsor sites to provide training and demonstrations.

• Monitor work of less experienced personnel as designated.
• Create and improve software development processes and procedures to improve workflows.
• Assist with data migration and system integration strategies.
• May direct personnel within a discipline on special segments of a project, if assigned.

• Experience developing web applications using Java script.
• Experience developing websites with CSS, HTML, and third-party script libraries or frameworks.
• Experience debugging, troubleshooting, and diagnosing problems.
• Basic understanding of relational and document-based database concepts
• Strong problem-solving skills, technical curiosity, and attention to detail
• Self-motivated team player
• Willingness to learn about the HCL Domino platform/XPages to support existing apps.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an SCI clearance, which requires US citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.

• Experience building production-level, full stack Java script web applications.
• Experience with production-level front end development using CSS, HTML, and third‑party script libraries or frameworks.
• Experience developing in a collaborative team setting, including submitting, collaborating and refactoring based on code review
• Understanding of web application software architecture and system design…