Software Developer

We are assisting our confidential client with the search for a highly capable and motivated Software Developer to help build and maintain a nuclear reactor configuration management application that supports complex, data-intensive nuclear power construction projects. This internal business tool is a critical enabler for improving the industry’s ability to deliver large-scale projects on time and on budget.

In this role, you will work closely with engineering management, quality assurance, and a diverse internal user base to continue evolving the application’s capabilities, strengthen data quality and traceability, monitor and improve system performance, and identify and resolve defects as they arise. The technical environment includes a Python / Django / DRF backend running on Linux-based servers and a modern single-page application frontend built with JavaScript, Vue 3, and Quasar.

Location :  Remote

Length of Assignment :  12 months

Benefits :  Three insurance levels, 401K + match, sick leave, and the opportunity to support advanced energy technology development.

Eligibility :  U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. Work sponsorship is not available at this time.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, and test software based on formally defined requirements and bug reports from the in-house user base,
• Design and implement refactorizations and maintenance to maximize near- and long-term productivity of users and developers,
• Identify and prioritize tasks without them being explicitly assigned to you,
• Support verification and validation efforts to prove that the codes meet specifications and are correct,
• Systematically identify performance or productivity bottlenecks; design and implement solutions to eliminate them,
• Perform administrative data management operations on the backend based on user and management needs,
• Understand and translate new feature requests into formal software requirements,
• Train and support reactor designers to use the software system,
• Provide mentoring to other developers,
• Support software build and testing systems (like our Jenkins instance and related dashboards),
• Support server configuration and maintenance needs,
• Facilitate design reviews for ongoing developments to keep review / approval process as productive as possible,
• Review proposed code changes and provide detailed feedback before allowing it to go live,
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements for software.

Key Qualifications

Estimated Compensation Range :  $37 - $74 per hour. All experience levels considered.

About Hansell Tierney

Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.

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