Senior APEX Developer (Software Developer 3/4) - Military Veterans

Job Title Senior APEX Developer (Software Developer 3/4)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name ADS-MAS Mission Application Services
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary

What You Will Do

Join our world-class software development team! Working alongside some of the brightest minds, you will join the Special Projects software development team within the Mission Application Services (MAS) Group (ADS-MAS). The Application and Data Services (ADS) Division supports Los Alamos National Laboratory's (LANL) enterprise applications and performs software application development support, database development and administration, software quality management, and enterprise application consulting.

We are seeking a talented Oracle APEX Software developer to design, develop, and maintain web applications using Oracle Application Express (APEX). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Oracle databases and experience creating intuitive, scalable, and secure applications.

This position will be filled at the Software Developer 3/4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Software Developer 3 ($101,700 - $168,200)

As a Software Developer 3 , you will be developing and implementing new functionality in support of modernizing essential applications.

• Executing the full Software Development Life Cycle (Planning, Requirements, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, and M&O).
• Utilizing Oracle database architecture for table design, package and trigger creation, and Oracle APEX, including interactive reports, grids, collections, graphs, dashboards, and PDF report generation.
• Managing code repositories and software deployment using Git.
• Collaborating with customers, product owners, and end users to understand and address business needs.
• Ensuring system performance, including availability, reliability, security, recoverability, and code efficiency.
• Handling data processing, loading, automation improvements, integrity, and presentation.
• Implementing APEX security features such as authentication and authorization schemes.

Software Developer 4 ($112,000 - $186,700)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level

• You'll use your expert-level skills to architect state-of-the art solutions and come up with creative, innovate ideas.
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders, clients, and development team.
• Self-managing your work which involves taking proactive control over your tasks, priorities, and time while ensuring alignment with team and organizational goals and funding.
• Mentor junior developers and promote culture of continuous improvement.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience developing and maintaining Oracle APEX applications using version 20 or newer.
• Experience developing and maintaining PL/SQL packages.
• Experience creating and maintaining Oracle database schema objects, such as tables with efficient indexing and proper constraints.
• Experience using RESTful services, JSON, JavaScript, and Oracle built-in packages.
• Experience with automated software testing methodologies, preferably Cypress.io.
• Experience with software version control (Git/GitLab), build automation tools (e.g. Gradle), and/or CI/CD.

Additional Job Requirements for Level 4:

• Experience mentoring junior developers.
• Advanced experience selecting tools and technology stacks to meet customer requirements.
• Experience managing or leading large complex projects.
• Experience with researching new technologies and tools, incorporate their usage into new products and services.
• Experience as a technical leader for projects and teams.

Education/Experience at lower level : Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.

Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be expected.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with Agile (Scrum) mythologies.
• Experience managing or leading large complex projects.
• Experience customizing JIRA/Confluence sites for the application lifecycle management, especially in DevOps.
• Experience upgrading, supporting, extending, and enhancing Commercial off the Shelf Products (COTS) or Cloud applications.

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position has the potential for remote work. Remote work is defined as working offsite that is greater than 2 hours of the Laboratory location. Reportingonsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations areat the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

• Applicants will be asked to participate in a technical Interview.
• A presentation/demo of existing applications developed by the applicant will be requested.
• Please submit a comprehensive cover letter detailing your relevant experience, skills, and how they match with the required skills.
• If remote, the new hire will need to adjust their work schedule to include hours between 9am and 3pm mountain standard time (MST).

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance:Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearancerequires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances.See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program: At the higher level, this position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in aneligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligibleposition as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.

Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
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