Java Developer, Sr. jobs in Richland, WA

Location: Richland, Washington
Title: Sr. SQL & PeopleSoft Developer (Software Engineer III)
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:

The Software Engineer III is part of a strong team providing software engineering support to design, develop, operate, and maintain customized and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software applications/systems for the Department of Energy's (DOE) Hanford Site. This software engineering position will provide development and support for the Hanford Site PeopleSoft installation as well as a variety of custom applications included in the 24x7x365 critical systems portfolio. It will also include integrations of COTS products into the enterprise ecosystem.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include the assessment, maintenance, documentation, testing and implementation for both customer applications and COTS products.

Specific duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain customized Enterprise-wide Time Keeping System using SQR and SQL scripts.
• Work closely with functional business analysts to understand business systems and payroll requirements.
• Develop and maintain PeopleSoft modules to ensure 24x7x365 availability.
• Support enterprise-wide business system and PeopleSoft activities; weekly, monthly and yearly financial closures.
• Develop and maintain customized add-on applications using .NET and other technologies.
  
• Analyze and monitor existing systems to provide recommendations for improvement.
• Design SQL databases and work closely with database administrators to implement them into production environments.
• Understand and follow modern agile Software Development Lifecycle processes & procedures.
• Work with and follow best practices in a DevSecOps environment, in close collaboration with Infrastructure and Cybersecurity colleagues
• Work closely with customers, project managers, and other developers to understand the users needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Design and develop test cases to validate software functionality.
• Troubleshoot software production issues.
• Assist with requirements-gathering projects on enterprise-wide solutions.
• Assist with work scope estimates.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvements.
• The software engineer will work with other project software engineers, interface with project managers, and meet with customer subject matter experts as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in IT-related field or equivalent PLUS 10 years of related experience to this position.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience working with SQL Server Databases
• Minimum of 6 years developing and maintaining SQR programs
• Minimum of 6 years developing and maintaining SQL scripts
• Minimum of 6 years working as a subject-matter expert developer in enterprise-wide installation of PeopleSoft (FCM) 9.2 with PeopleTools 8.55.24 and later.
• Experience developing and maintaining Perl scripts
  
• Experience developing applications in a .NET environment
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft application Project Migrations
• Familiarity with software quality assurance and software testing principles.
• Must be able to pass a standard background check. May be required to pass an elevated privilege background check.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a multi-task, multi-project development environment, often working under tight deadlines.
• Must be highly self-motivated and self-directed.
• Must have the vision and mindset to identify, handle, and resolve problems quickly before they become recurring issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well in project teams while continuously learning from peers.
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communications regularly to ensure that project stakeholders are informed of project status
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10-12 years' experience developing and maintaining PeopleSoft installations.
• Familiarity with Hanford Site or other DOE complex site/government agencies systems, infrastructure and/or processes

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 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.

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 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.