Software Developer III

Role Description

We are seeking a motivated Software Developer III to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Los Alamos National Lab in Los Alamos, NM.

• Manage and direct the daily tasks required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/maintenance activities of complex high technology systems or projects.
• Render expert opinions on engineering and technical issues, providing recommendations to project design and construction teams in specific areas of expertise.
• Provide independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and guidance to project teams in delivering results on projects of complex high-technology nature.
• Interface with management personnel and customer representatives.
• Develop and enforce work standards, assign schedules, review work quality, and communicate goals, objectives, and policies of the organization to subordinates.
• Provide leadership for the project team, coordinate with functional organizations, and supervise senior personnel within the project organization.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized environments using Red Hat OpenShift.
• Install, configure, and support Strategy Customer Managed Cloud (CMC) software and integrate CMC components within OpenShift-based infrastructure.
• Perform system tuning, patching, upgrades, and operational support.
• Troubleshoot deployment, configuration, and runtime issues across the stack.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance.
• Mentor LANL staff on OpenShift operations, including best practices for deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting (“care and feeding” of container platforms).
• Develop and maintain clear technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Science, or Business Management.
• At least seven (7) years of directly applicable experience in a specialized technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (deployment, administration, and operations).
• Proven experience installing and configuring Strategy Customer Managed Cloud (CMC) software.
• Strong understanding of containerization, Kubernetes concepts, and platform operations.
• Experience with Linux system administration.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.

Requirements

• Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

Preferred Qualifications & Location Details

• Experience using OpenShift and Strategy CMC together in a production environment.
• Prior work in DOE, federal, or other government-regulated environments.
• Familiarity with security, compliance, and configuration management requirements in regulated systems.
• Current or prior DOE Q Clearance.
• Previous experience on DOE sites and programs.
• Remote Position – No Travel Required.
• 5/8 Schedule.