Location: Richland, Washington
Title: Software Engineer II
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain
North Wind Solutions is a Government contracting small business with operations at military and civilian installations across the United States. The company’s focus is facilities operation and maintenance, waste management and radiological services, security control and force protection, and environmental services.
POSITION PURPOSE:
North Wind Solutions (NWSOL) is a government contracting small business with operations at military and civilian installations across the United States. The Richland site project’s primary focus is providing mission critical support for the Hanford site in the areas of Cyber Security, IT Infrastructure deployment and management to include network operations, End User Support services, Application Engineering with emphasis on software development and support, Records Management, and Project Management for the execution across the spectrum of provided services.
The Software Engineer II is part of a strong team providing software engineering support to design, develop, operate, and maintain software programs. Software engineering support also includes the assessment, maintenance, documentation, modernization, testing, and implementation functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The software engineer will provide development and support for Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) products, as well as a variety of customized applications. This position will support the Hanford Site Service Catalog using the PMG software platform. This will include the development of customized screens, the designing and administration of workflows, and SQL database support. This position could also involve .NET and other programming languages with back-end databases developed in SQL Server. Responsibilities may include the operation and maintenance support for legacy systems and website applications.
The software engineer will perform the following, but are not limited to:
- Troubleshoot software production issues
- Design databases
- Design PMG software platform screens and workflows
- Understand and follow established Software Development Process
- Assist with providing estimates
- Assist with gathering requirements from customers
- Assist with developing technical documentation
- Communicate effectively with good written and verbal communication skills
The software engineer will work with other project software engineers, interface with the
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in a multi-platform environment including, but not limited to application or database development.
- 2-3 years’ experience in JavaScript
- 2-3 years’ experience in SQL design/support.
- 1-2 years’ experience in development of applications using .NET technology.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment
- Ability to work in a multi-task, multi-project development environment
- Highly self-motivated and self-directed
- Strong customer relationship skills
Special Requirements:
- Must pass pre-employment background check.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
- Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit you from gaining access to Department of Energy sites.
- Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
- Ability to occasionally work during non-standard business hours.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in customizing and developing workflows for Enterprise COTS applications
- Experience with business process development with platforms like PMG
- Experience with Crystal Reports
- 1-2 years’ experience with AzureDevOps or other source control technology.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be sitting for long periods of time in an office environment, but will also be required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
This is a remote work position.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.