{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"55b7ab9f5c0fd848826df5ca","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/55b7ab9f5c0fd848826df5ca","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/55b7ab9f5c0fd848826df5ca","title":"Full-Stack Scientific Application Developer","description":"Full-Stack Scientific Application Developer\r\nThe Scientific Data Management and Usable Data Systems group in Berkeley Lab's Scientific Data Division has an opening for a Full-Stack Scientific Application Developer to support research and development projects across the DOE Office of Science community.\r\nIn this role, you will build exciting user-facing scientific applications, back-end services, workflows, and data tools that help researchers manage, analyze, and use a wide array of scientific data. You will collaborate with teams of scientists, software engineers, UX practitioners, and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop reliable, maintainable solutions that support scientific discovery.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nDevelop software tools and workflows using modern algorithms, best practices, and software engineering principles.\r\nDesign and implement user-friendly scientific interfaces using maintainable frameworks informed by UX research and design outputs.\r\nLeverage AI/ML tools to enhance both development processes and scientific applications.\r\nCreate tests, documentation, and deployment processes; optimize, debug, and maintain production software.\r\nUse modern development, DevOps, release management, and collaboration tools and practices.\r\nAnalyze and solve complex technical problems, exercising sound judgment in selecting appropriate methods and solutions.\r\nEngage with internal and external experts to share knowledge and advance project goals.\r\nLevel 3 Responsibilities\r\nLead software teams in defining requirements, features, and development processes.\r\nArchitect and implement scalable, cross-project software solutions that improve usability, data integrity, and access.\r\nDrive the design and development of major software systems, setting technical direction and promoting best practices.\r\nEvaluate and integrate emerging AI/ML and agentic computing technologies to address advanced scientific challenges.\r\nChampion software engineering standards for testing, documentation, deployment, and operations.\r\nMentor developers and build strategic collaborations with internal, external, and scientific computing communities.\r\nCommunicate technical work and project outcomes to diverse audiences within and beyond the organization.\r\nRequired Qualifications (Level2)\r\nBachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.\r\nFamiliarity with command-line and system administration tools in UNIX-based operating systems like Linux or MacOS.\r\nProficiency in one or more additional domain specific programming languages such as C/C++, Java, MATLAB, R, bash, etc.\r\nExperience developing full-stack software solutions, including front-end interfaces and back-end services, using modern frameworks and development tools.\r\nExperience using Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and deployment practices to build, test, and maintain software applications.\r\nFamiliarity with AI tools and frameworks, including tools for workflow automation or agentic workflows, to support software development, documentation, testing, and deployment.\r\nExperience collaborating with UX researchers, designers, engineers, or other cross-functional partners to develop user-informed software solutions.\r\nExperience working directly with non-software subject matter experts to understand user needs, gather requirements, or translate domain needs into software solutions.\r\nDemonstrated ability to write clear technical documentation, such as developer guides, user documentation, API documentation, or workflow instructions for technical and scientific users.\r\nExcellent English written and oral communication.\r\nStrong interpersonal skills for working in a diverse team environment.\r\nDesired Qualifications (Level2)\r\nFamiliarity with command-line and system administration tools in Windows environments.\r\nDomain expertise in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, or a related field.\r\nDeep understanding of the software development lifecycle.\r\nExperience leading UI development as part of a UX-informed software development lifecycle.\r\nExperience developing, testing, and deploying front-end UI frameworks such as ReactJS.\r\nUnderstanding of HPC and large-scale systems.\r\nFamiliarity with orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), OS systems and tools, parallel programming, databases, data management, resource management.\r\nLevel 3 Requirements\r\nBachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.\r\nDemonstrated experience leading software development efforts across the full lifecycle, including requirements gathering, technical design, implementation, testing, release, and production deployment.\r\nDemonstrated expertise designing and developing full-stack applications, including front-end interfaces, back-end services, APIs, and integrations using modern software frameworks and tools.\r\nExperience and expertise with modern data storage and data management approaches.\r\nExperience designing, implementing, or maintaining modern data storage and data management solutions, such as relational or non-relational databases, data models, metadata systems, data catalogs or lakehouses, APIs, or data access workflows.\r\nExperience and expertise with multiple AI tools and frameworks, including those for agentic workflows, to develop, document, test, and deploy software.\r\nExperience mentoring developers and coordinating technical work across projects, including working with cross-functional partners such as scientists, UX practitioners, software engineers, data professionals, and project stakeholders to align requirements, priorities, standards, and delivery plans.\r\nStrong ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, advise stakeholders on complex technical issues, influence decisions, and help drive successful delivery of project or team objectives.\r\nDesired Qualifications (Level3)\r\nExperience with software project management.\r\nExperience leading cross-functional teams.\r\nExperience with system administration.\r\nDeep expertise with front-end UI frameworks and UI development and deployment best practices with strong ability to communicate pros and cons of different solutions depending on project requirements.\r\nSignificant experience managing production deployment of front-end and back-end applications using modern production practices.\r\nExperience identifying and securing new collaborative opportunities and resources in a cross functional environment.\r\nAdditional Information\r\nWork may be performed on-site, hybrid, or full-time telework. The primary location for this role is Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work must be performed within the United States.\r\nMisconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the finalist must disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.\r\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\r\nThe foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.\r\nWant to learn more about working at Berkeley Lab? 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