Keeps assigned applications operational by testing product upgrades, providing customer support and problem-solving customer issues. Plans for information systems and services from a perspective of application design, development, installation, or database administration in accordance with SRNS IT processes and procedures. Provides tactical design, engineering, technical specifications, project coordination, and configuration management for moderately complex IT solutions. Assists more senior technical personnel in performing related activities in moderately complex tasks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Work closely with the Software Professional Lead and the customer/owner to understanding and apply your knowledge of the functional and system requirements
Maintain technical expertise in assigned emphasis areas and demonstrate flexibility in multiple disciplines
Proactively communicate and coordinate with others across IT to provide support for assigned areas Perform other tasks associated with application development lifecycle, commercial off the shelf software support and database administration:
Perform root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for complex problems
Ensure continued service of customer applications through prompt correction of system or program malfunctions and applying a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities
Master software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, change management, vulnerability scanning, and debuggers in the software development process
Guide personnel to ensure efficient utilization of resources and adherence to technical standards, lead the analysis and development of requirements, design specs, and final products by reviewing systems documentation, plans, and schedules produced by less experienced personnel
Train less experienced personnel in the development of requirements, specifications, technical products and existing business processes
Lead moderate sized initiatives and projects by establishing tasks, priorities, milestones, cost estimates, and schedules
Conduct feasibility studies of automation opportunities and establish cost benefit parameters
Develop test plans and execute these plans to ensure that the software is correct
Participate in validation and efficiency reviews of completed program code
Review policies and procedures for technical accuracy
Participate in cross-functional IT teams
Evaluate new requests, offer suggestions to improve, provide comments and estimates level of effort for moderately complex IT solutions
Provide support for the software infrastructure associated with the system environments
Maintain cyber posture and compliance required to maintain federal authority to operate
Perform installations and upgrades to software and databases for maintaining vendor support and strategic agility
Plan for future requirements of database systems, to include disaster recovery needs and storage requirements
Protect operations by keeping information confidential.

Work Hours: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

Qualifications and Experience (required)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in an IT related discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Technology. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 5 years proven performance in related assignments; or Non-related Bachelor degree with 7 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 7 years proven performance in related assignment(s); or Non-related Associate Degree with 9 years proven performance in related assignment(s). In lieu of degree, a high school diploma with typically at least 11 years of equivalent knowledge and experience is acceptable.

Experience/Skills:
Must be a US Citizen
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.
Prior SRS experience and working knowledge of SRNS processes and procedures is preferred.
Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications and Experience (preferred)
Familiarity with configuration management tool, STAT. Familiarity with the text editor tool, Ultra Edit.
Experience with applying for PeopleSoft Upgrade Manager (PUM) images-both full and selective adoption.
Experience with enabling and supporting Fluid pages within PeopleSoft.

Additional Work Requirements
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Additional Experience Qualifications
Fluent with JavaScript, VB, C+, and / or Python (Required)
Experience developing Rational DOORS Requirements Management Extensions (Preferred)
Additional Work Requirements
Area Security Access: Clearance “Q” required. Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE / NNSA.
Additional Experience Qualifications
Fluent with JavaScript, VB, C+, and / or Python (Required)
Experience developing Rational DOORS Requirements Management Extensions (Preferred)

Work Environment / Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
o Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
o Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description doesn't constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.