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 with hybrid flexibility. Responsibilities * Supports software applications and systems by investigating, designing, documenting, and implementing software solutions. * Works with customers, product owners, and end users to understand business needs. * Develops concepts for information system solutions and evaluates the cost effectiveness of those concepts. * Works collaboratively as part of a team, providing leadership and mentorship for others. * Functions as a servant leader empowering other team members. * Fosters strong relationships with customers, peers, and service providers. * Identifies and addresses productivity impediments and promotes work process improvements. * Uses skills to contribute to the development of solutions that achieve goals in creative and effective ways. * Develops and/or implements advanced concepts, techniques, and standards. Considered an expert in the field. * Works on significant, unique or complex issues, providing innovative solutions. * Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range targets. * Self-initiates assignments and virtually self-supervisory. * Provides technical direction and/or coordinates activities of other personnel. * Uses independent judgment for determining course of action to accomplish objectives. * Uses wide latitude in the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. * Uses safety and security practices for all Laboratory employees. * Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. * Uses logic procedures, flowcharts, and coding to design, develop, analyze, modify, test, debug and evaluate software to meet functional requirements for functional areas. * Develops conversion, system integration, and system implementation plans. * Gathers reporting requirements and recommends and implements solutions. * Prepares and obtains approval of system and programming documentation. * Arranges, prepares, and conducts meetings, workshops and presentations as required. * Provides training and support for end-user customers in PA and in other Laboratory functions as required. * Trains users in conversion and implementation of system. * Adheres to Laboratory and IST policies and programs concerning the Laboratory's information systems. * Researches, assembles, and/or evaluates information or data regarding industry practices or applicable regulatory changes affecting information system policies or programs; recommends changes in development, maintenance, and system standards. * Utilizes formal Agile and Scrum project management methodologies; gathers customer requirements; performs risk management functions; performs capacity and availability planning for computing infrastructure; performs effective communication both, verbal and written, at all levels. * Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Requirements * Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and 8 years related 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. * Knowledge of software development methodologies, tools and processes, including software development methodology framework source code control, application development tools and techniques, database design, development and management, programming languages, and component integration. * Knowledge of hardware and operating systems including system architectures, network infrastructures, and client server principles. * Knowledge of hardware and software integration and testing. Ability to partner with customers. * Ability to review and understand end-to-end work processes. * Ability to translate technical terms to layperson's terms and present them to non-technical audiences. * Skill in working closely with customers and suppliers to define expectations and mutual responsibilities. * Agile/Scrum certification and experience preferred. * Strong web-development and specialization experience required, especially with ASP.NET, Bootstrap. * CMS/SharePoint/Web Content Systems experience required. * UI/UX or graphic design/web interface design required. * Experience with Node.js, JavaScript, HTML, jQuery, Bootstrap, and REST APIs. * Experience with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.). Desired Skills * Familiarity with LANL Project Management Software Application Portfolio (P6, COBRA, CRES, Integrify etc.). 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.