Senior Software Engineer
U.S Citizens Preferred
General Characteristics:
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in an IT related discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Technology. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 10 years proven performance in related assignments; or non-related bachelor's degree with 12 years proven performance in related assignment(s); or associate degree in IT related discipline (e.g. Information Technology, Computer Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 12 years proven performance in related assignment(s); or Non-related Associate Degree with 11 years proven performance in related assignment(s). In lieu of degree, a high school diploma with typically at least 15 years of equivalent knowledge and experience is acceptable.
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- Candidate must demonstrate 15 or more years’ experience in software engineering related positions.
- Candidate must demonstrate experience participating in systems engineering teams, with responsibilities including software engineering and program development to support systems engineering initiatives.
- Demonstrates programming skills that include analyzing information, software design, requirements, testing, documentation, problem solving, debugging and software development fundamentals/methodology.
Nice to Have:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience on software engineering DOE projects.
- Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Experience/Skills:
• Knowledge of the academic as well as the practical aspects of Software Engineering is required.
Ongoing technical development in Software Engineering is required.
• Demonstrates an applied understanding of computer languages, software development
fundamentals/methodology and database infrastructure.
• Demonstrates programming skills that include analyzing information, software design, requirements, testing, documentation, problem solving, debugging and software development
fundamentals/methodology.
• Demonstrate proficiency and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, change management, scanning, and debuggers in the software development process.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision to complete projects in a timely manner,
make time for unplanned assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Understands and applies advanced knowledge of discipline's standard theories, concepts, principles and techniques; has working knowledge of standard software engineering practices and applications.
• Candidate must demonstrate 15 or more years’ experience in software engineering related positions, including a minimum of 10 years’ experience on DOE projects.
• Candidate must demonstrate experience participating in systems engineering teams, with
responsibilities including software engineering and program development to support systems
engineering initiatives.
• Candidate must be able to work independently and within a multi-discipline team.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are
preferred.