The Business and Information Services division (BIS) is looking for a Software Engineer to join their team. As a Software Engineer at the Professional Technical 4 level, you will oversee the technical aspects of projects, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will help advance a team of talented engineers, providing guidance through complex technical challenges, and driving innovation within the team. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with 6+ years of software development experience who are eager to take on leadership responsibilities and influence the strategic direction of our technology initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of software engineers.
- Architect and design scalable and efficient software systems.
- Ensure high code quality through code reviews and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.
- Drive technical innovation and continuous improvement.
Competencies:
- Analytic Ability: Gathers and works with data to solve problems, identify patterns and uses judgment and critical thinking to form conclusions.
- Decision Making: Considers different perspectives and the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Innovation: Imagines future possibilities and applies original thinking to produce new ideas, change, opportunities, and innovative products.
- Learning Agility: Acquires new knowledge and learns new skills; adapts to change, and deals effectively with ambiguity by leveraging past experience.
- Ownership and Commitment: Tackles demanding goals enthusiastically; proactively acts on opportunities; accepts accountability; empowers self and others.
Position Requirements
- PT4: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or related experience in Computer Science, with 6+ years of experience in software development, or a Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience in software development, or equivalent
- Advanced knowledge of databases (e.g. SQL Server, Oracle) and SQL
- Demonstrated leadership experience in software projects
- Expertise in software architecture and design patterns
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork
- To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract
Job Family
Professional Technical (PT)Job Profile
Applications Development 4Worker Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $106,455.00 - $166,069.80.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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