About this Software Engineer role at Argonne National Laboratory
The Business and Information Services division (BIS) is looking for a Software Engineer to join their team. This is a level 1 position and you will work closely with senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience and valuable mentorship as you contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of innovative software applications. This position is ideal for recent graduates who are eager to build a strong foundation and grow their careers in a supportive and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design and development of software applications.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Debug and resolve basic software issues.
- Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and deliver solutions.
Competencies:
- Analytic Ability: Gathers and works with data to solve problems, identify patterns and uses judgment and critical thinking to form conclusions.
- Decision Making: Considers different perspectives and the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Innovation: Imagines future possibilities and applies original thinking to produce new ideas, change, opportunities, and innovative products.
- Learning Agility: Acquires new knowledge and learns new skills; adapts to change, and deals effectively with ambiguity by leveraging past experience.
- Ownership and Commitment: Tackles demanding goals enthusiastically; proactively acts on opportunities; accepts accountability; empowers self and others.
Position Requirements
- PT1: Minimum of a completed Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 0+ years of experience, or equivalent
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++)
- Basic knowledge of databases (e.g. SQL Server, Oracle) and SQL
- Basic understanding of software development methodologies
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
- Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork
- To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract
Job Family
Professional Technical (PT)Job Profile
Applications Development 1Worker Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $57,764.00 - $93,600.00.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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