DEP Team Software Developer

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This position will be filled at either the Software Developer 2 or Software Developer 3 level, depending on the skills and experience of the selected candidate. Additional responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Weapons Research Services – Weapons Mission Technology (WRS‑WMT) group is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Software Developer to support the development and maintenance of mission‑critical applications deployed across the Department of Energy (DOE) complex on both classified and unclassified systems.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self‑starting, motivated, and technically proficient, with a strong desire to learn and contribute to the design, implementation, and support of software solutions that enable LANL's Weapons Mission. In this role, you will work closely with customers, product owners, and end users to understand business needs, develop creative solution concepts, and contribute to long‑range technical objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to grow your professional expertise while working collaboratively in a modern, agile development environment.

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications and tools supporting LANL's Weapons Mission.
• Collaborate with customers, engineers, and IT professionals to define and implement software solutions.
• Customize, configure, and maintain large‑scale product‑lifecycle, content‑management, and materials‑information systems (including Granta MI).
• Support Model‑Based Systems Engineering workflows, including Cameo and Teamwork Cloud (TWC) integrations.
• Contribute to requirements analysis, system design, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous‑improvement activities.
• Ensure all work meets LANL's safety, security, and quality standards.
• Demonstrate expertise in balancing independent work with collaborative efforts in a fast‑paced environment.
• Maintain a record of success in developing and sustaining strong working relationships with colleagues.

• Experience with the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Working knowledge of relational database design and implementation (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, or Postgre
  
  SQL).
• Familiarity with web application development using technologies such as Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, or XML.
• Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and system‑to‑system integrations.
• Experience using Windows and Linux operating systems for software installation and configuration.
• Understanding of modern development practices, including Agile methodologies and version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with customers, engineers, IT professionals, and external partners.

• Demonstrated ability to independently design, implement, and support software solutions for enterprise applications or systems with limited supervision.
• Experience providing technical leadership, including contributing to system design decisions, guiding implementation approaches, and influencing technical direction.
• Experience working directly with customers, product owners, or stakeholders to analyze business needs and translate them into effective, production‑ready solutions.
• Proven ability to resolve moderately complex technical issues involving system integration, data flows, or automation.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements or automation efforts that enhance efficiency, reliability, or software quality.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical recommendations, risks, and solution strategies to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 2 years related experience; or, an…