Software Developer

Department: Information Technology

Location: Los Alamos, NM (LANL)

Employment Type: FullTime

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Software Developer to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico. This role is anticipated to be short-term (~12 months) with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Work on several applications simultaneously in a highly agile development environment.

• Maintain compliance with the laboratory's high-security requirements.

• Resolve a wide range of complex technical issues using creative problem-solving.

• Analyze complex data and develop effective technical solutions.

• Contribute to the organization's goals and objectives.

• Work independently with limited supervision and manage assigned work.

• Plan, prioritize, and schedule work to accomplish objectives.

• Demonstrate sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques to solve technical problems.

• Provide limited technical direction or coordinate the work of other team members.

• Complete work that is evaluated upon completion rather than through continuous oversight.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Highly motivated individual who performs well under pressure.

• Ability to multitask and manage several applications/projects simultaneously.

• Strong experience with Java, particularly the Spring Framework.

• Comfortable and willing to practice Test-Driven Development (TDD).

• Seasoned IT professional with a full understanding of a specialized IT discipline and working knowledge of related IT fields.

• Ability to independently resolve diverse and complex technical problems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills

• High-level knowledge of Angular.

• Experience with MySQL databases.

• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

• Experience working in a high-security or regulated environment.

• Leadership experience providing technical guidance or coordinating the work of others.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.