[Remote] Software Engineer/Applications Programmer 1

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Maximus is looking to hire a Software Engineer/Applications Programmer 1 to work at the National Energy Technology Laboratory. The primary mission of this role is to empower researchers by helping them utilize the Energy Data Exchange platform and its APIs, providing technical support and guidance for integrating their applications within the Google Cloud Platform.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain simple UI components using JavaScript frameworks
• Write and maintain server-side logic and handle HTTP requests
• Perform simple CRUD operations within relational database systems
• Run applications locally using containerization tools and execute pre-defined database scripts
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and the process of picking up and completing assigned tickets

Skills

• Due to contract requirements candidates must be U.S. Citizens. Applicants who are Green Card holders and those who require sponsorship cannot be considered
• Ability to successfully pass a government-sponsored Public Trust clearance process
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Equivalent practical experience may be considered in lieu of degree on a year-for-year basis
• 1+ years of professional experience
• Basic understanding of JavaScript frameworks (e.g., ReactJS, VueJS) to build and maintain simple UI components
• Proficiency in writing clean, semantic HTML5 and CSS3 to implement provided design mockups
• Familiarity with DOM manipulation and handling basic user events within a web application
• Ability to write and maintain server-side logic using a programming language (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java)
• Familiarity with the basic structure of RESTful APIs and how to handle HTTP requests (e.g., GET, POST)
• Basic knowledge of relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and how to perform simple CRUD operations
• Basic proficiency with Git for personal workflow, including cloning, committing, and pushing code (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)
• Basic debugging skills to identify syntax errors and simple logic bugs in a local environment
• Knowledge of browser developer tools to inspect elements and troubleshoot basic styling issues
• Understanding of how to use environment variables and configuration files to manage application settings
• Competence in following existing coding standards and documentation to implement small-scale features
• Familiarity with using an Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tool to perform basic data retrieval and updates
• Understanding of primary keys, foreign keys, and the general purpose of database tables
• Ability to run pre-defined database scripts and migrations in a development environment
• Awareness of cloud-based AI services and how they can be accessed through standard API calls
• General understanding of the purpose of Large Language Models (LLMs) in a software context
• Ability to follow documentation to implement basic API integrations for AI-driven features
• Understanding of how to run applications locally using containerization tools (e.g., Docker)
• Experience writing basic unit tests to verify the correctness of individual functions or components
• Familiarity with Agile ceremonies and the process of picking up and completing assigned tickets

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• A retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

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