Software Engineer, Entry Level

Requisition Id 10767

The Organization:

The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) provides state-of-the-art computational and data science infrastructure for technical and scientific professionals to accelerate scientific discovery and engineering advances across a broad range of disciplines. As an important part of the broader High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, the division also hosts the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF), a Department of Energy Office of Science User Facility.

The Team:

The Application Development and User Access Group develops and maintains large software applications and tools used by the staff and users of the National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) computational ecosystem.

Purpose:

We are seeking to add an entry level Software Engineer to our team to write internal software applications that support the world-class supercomputers maintained by the division.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Interact with NCCS staff and managers to gather custom software requirements and new feature requests.
• Design, code, test, and document web-based services and APIs in multiple languages (e.g. Ruby, Go, Python, JavaScript) that support the mission of the NCCS and its end-users.
• Participate in code reviews with the group's development team.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related STEM field with a computing focus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with web application development using one or more open-source frameworks (e.g. Rails, Vue.js).
• Experience using SQL database technologies (e.g. MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL)
• Experience writing software applications in at least one of the following programming languages: Ruby, Python, Go, and/or JavaScript.

Special Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future. To be considered for this position you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.

Benefits at ORNL:

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email [email protected].

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.