pmXperts, Inc.

Title: Department of Energy Software Engineer 
 
Job ID: 1257 
 
Location: Remote with occasional travel to Aiken, SC - Per Diem available for those who qualify 
 
Start: Immediately, Long-term assignment 
 
Must be US Citizen 
 
Requirements 
 


* Candidate must demonstrate 15 or more years’ experience in software engineering related positions, including a minimum of 10 years’ experience on DOE projects.
* 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’s 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.
* Knowledge of the academic as well as the practical aspects of Soﬅware Engineering is required.
* Ongoing technical development in Soﬅware Engineering is required.
* Demonstrates an applied understanding of computer languages, soﬅware development fundamentals/methodology and database infrastructure.
* Demonstrates programming skills that include analyzing information, soﬅware design, requirements, testing, documentation, problem solving, debugging and soﬅware development fundamentals and methodology.
* Demonstrate proﬁciency and experience necessary to develop moderately complex soﬅware.
* Demonstrates ability to utilize soﬅware engineering tools such as conﬁguration management systems, change management, scanning, and debuggers in the soﬅware 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 soﬅware engineering practices and applications.
* 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.
* Occasional travel is required. 
 
 

Responsibilities: 
 

* 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.
* Work closely with the Soﬅware 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 soﬅware engineering tools such as conﬁguration management systems, change management, vulnerability scanning, and debuggers in the soﬅware 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 automaton opportunities and establish cost beneﬁt parameters.
* Develop test plans and execute these plans to ensure that the soﬅware 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 soﬅware infrastructure associated with the system environments.
* Maintain cyber posture and compliance required to maintain federal authority to operate.
* Perform installations and upgrades to soﬅware 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. 
 
 

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. Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred. 
 
pmXperts, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. 
 
M/F/D/V

Software Development

Database

Testing

Project management

Support

Software engineer

Security software

Database Administration

Functional progamming

Analysis

Project documentation

Problem solving

Infrastructure

System security

Agile

Application Development

Compliance

Operations

Information technology

Computer

Computer Science

Computer engineering

Configuration management

Change management

Debugging

Software Design

Requirements Gathering

Documentation Process

Development Methodologies

Cybersecurity

Automation

Department of Energy Software Engineer