Software Architecture Engineer
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, USA
Job posting number: #7266283 (Ref:418640)
Posted: July 26, 2024
Job Description
The Argonne Leadership Computing Facility at Argonne National Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for a talented Python/Django developer / DevOps engineer / System Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will aid in design, development and deployment of a world class account and project management system, and other software applications such as PBS Pro, Ni (HPC accounting system) for the users of our facility. The successful candidate will actively collaborate with software engineers, cybersecurity, system administrators, and user experience teams to design, develop and implement software applications.
In this role you can expect to:
- Write backend RESTFUL APIs in Django/Python
- Configure servers for use with our software applications
- Develop, run, manage and deploy Podman containers
- Write bash scripts for configurations
- Drive the design and development of backend APIs for our software team
- Software enhancements to Ni (HPC accounting system)
This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities.
Position Requirements
- RD3: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience, or a master’s degree and 5+ years of experience, or a PhD and 3+ years of experience, or equivalent
- Experience with information technology implementation projects and/or custom software development projects and high-performance computing
- Experience with a sizable, complex software development project with research software
- Significant experience in software development life cycle (SDLC) and using software engineering principles
- Experience working with various software development teams including infrastructure, web development, and system administration teams
- Ability to facilitate technical discussions, as well as the ability to synthesize, summarize and generate application requirements from unclear and incomplete information
- Expertise with Linux command line, Bash scripting and system administration
- Flexibility in dealing with assignments and working on several projects simultaneously
- Ability to work and communicate orally and verbally effectively in a team environment
- Strong understanding of web application frameworks, development tools, and techniques and familiarity with web application development and API’s
- Understanding of Podman containers and how to deploy into a production environment
- Experienced with database architecture, development and SQL
- Experienced with LDAP integration, Authentication methods using Django Framework utilizing OAuth 2.0, DUO, LDAP, etc.
- Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: 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
Research Development (RD)Job Profile
Software Engineering 3Worker Type
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