Full-Stack Web Developer and Machine Learning Engineer
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, USA
Job posting number: #7268473 (Ref:418682)
Posted: August 1, 2024
Job Description
Our Environmental Science Division (EVS) division is looking for a Full-Stack Web Developer and Machine Learning Engineer to join their team for a temporary appointment.
This software engineering position will help design, develop, and maintain web portals for the division. This position will also help advance the utilization of machine learning (ML) to enhance system capabilities and user engagement. These portals serve as tools for students, researchers, and policy makers to access, query, visualize, and model environmental data and processes.
In this role you can expect to:
- Design, develop, and implement user-friendly web portals for a variety of audiences and stakeholders
- Create and utilize data visualization tools present data in a meaningful way
- Implement and integrate with back-end functionality and workflows, potentially utilizing large-scale computing and storage systems
- Enhance and integrate machine learning models and algorithms
- Ensure the security, scalability, and performance of portals
- Conduct testing and debugging to ensure correct functionality and system reliability
- Stay up to date with the latest web development and machine learning trends and technologies
- Document development processes, procedures, and user guides
- Provide training and support to researchers on using the portals effectively
Position Requirements
Required knowledge, skills, and experience:
- A foundation in computer science, computational/data science, or a related field
- Experience with front-end web development with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and related frameworks such as React
- Experience with data visualization frameworks such as D3.js
- Experience with backend development using Elixir, Python, Ruby, or similar technologies
- Experience with ML models, training, and workflows
- Experience developing on Linux
- Experience with database systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures
- Knowledge and experience with revision control systems, build tools, and issue tracking
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to think independently and innovatively
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
Desired knowledge, skills, and experience:
- Knowledge of Elixir/Erlang and related tools and libraries (Phoenix, LiveView, Nx, LiveBook, etc.)
- Knowledge of scientific computing tools and libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Jupyter, etc.)
- Experience with spatial data and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices for web applications
- Familiarity with high-performance computing platforms
This position can be hired at one of two levels; the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (PT2 or PT3) dependent upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills. The minimum requirements of the two levels are as follows:
- PT2: Bachelor’s and 2+ years of experience, or a master’s degree, or equivalent
- PT3: Bachelor’s and 4+ years of experience, or a master’s degree and 2+ years of experience, or equivalent
Job Family
Professional Technical (PT)Job Profile
IT Multi-Functional 2Worker Type
Long-Term (Fixed Term)Time Type
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