The Organization:
The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) provides state-of-the-art computational and data science infrastructure for technical and scientific professionals to accelerate scientific discovery and engineering advances across a broad range of disciplines. As an important part of the broader High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, the division also hosts the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF), a Department of Energy Office of Science User Facility.
The Team:
The Software Services Development (SSD) group writes and maintains large web applications and web APIs used by both staff and end-users of the National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) computational ecosystem. One of the largest applications the group develops and maintains is the NCCS customer relationship management tool. This tool provides a full-featured CRM solution for storing and organizing a broad set of relational data pertaining to the center's users, projects, allocations, funding sources, file system directories, batch jobs, etc. In addition, it directly controls many of the day-to-day operational needs of the NCCS in real-time such as generating batch scheduler configurations, maintaining mailing lists, populating LDAP instances, and emailing end-users. It disseminates data through a RESTful API that staff use for operational automation and reporting.
As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation's biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL's broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.
Purpose:
We are seeking an individual that will provide leadership to the Software Services Development group. The technical focus of the group's work is on internal and externally-facing web applications and APIs that are critical to the day-to-day operations of the NCCS, and by extension, ORNL's aspiration to be the world's premier R&D institution.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
In this role, you will lead and advocate for a diverse and talented group of software engineers, guide their technical work, and expand their ranks with new hires when needed. You will develop a vision and implement a cohesive group strategy to ensure the success of new and ongoing technical projects to position the group and the organization for future success.
You will have the opportunity to:
Cultivate an environment where team members are empowered and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and belonging
Meet with team members on a regular basis to support day-to-day work
Coach your team by providing technical leadership and candid, ongoing feedback and mentoring
Lead successful technical projects, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of features and fixes
Oversee the development and implementation of software features/controls to mitigate technical risks
Review code and ensure the team builds software that is architecturally consistent, of high quality, and follows operational best practices
Work with other teams across the division to meet the division's operational challenges
Help bring clarity to the team by fostering clear communication, understanding, and process improvements
Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Basic Qualifications:
MSdegree and 7+ years of relevant experience or BSdegree and 8+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in leading, hiring, and building technical teams
A track record of working with web services at scale and/or distributed systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience customizing team processes for maximizing employee productivity without burnout
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience writing software applications in at least one of the following programming languages: Ruby, Python, Go, and/or JavaScript
Experience with web application development using one or more open-source frameworks (e.g. Rails, Vue.js, Django).
Experience using SQL database technologies (e.g. MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL)
Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) systems and/or support
Accountabilities:
To group staff, for the quality and safety of their work environment and opportunities for professional growth
To the Operations Section Head, for world-leading technical directions; for safe, effective, compliant operations; for ownership of assigned staff, facilities, and equipment; and for the quality of the group's products and services
To the Division's end-users, for the quality of the group's products and services offered to them
Authorities:
To develop a vision and implement a strategy to pursue world-leading technical/technology directions for the group
To hold staff accountable for performance
To act to ensure safe and effective operations
To hire staff
To certify the technical quality of the group's products and services
Special Requirement:
This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.
Benefits at ORNL:
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.
Other benefits include: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email:******** call 1.866.963.9545. ORNL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
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