Senior DevOps Software Engineer - Research Computing

OverviewResearch Computing advances scientific discovery by providing computational tools and expertise to accelerate and demonstrate research outcomes. We support computationally enabled science by providing computational building blocks (e.g., HPC, Machine Learning environments, Data Management Tools etc.). In addition, we provide services, expertise, and support to researchers to optimize their use of our capabilities (e.g., User Experience, Software Engineering, HPC Consulting, Cloud Deployment, etc.). Lastly fostering a culture of computing through interdisciplinary collaboration, community building, and access to computational resources.We are seeking experienced Software Engineers with a passion for DevOps culture and infrastructure, automating all the things, who bring a user first mindset. The candidates will provide leadership in executing the DevOps lifecycle including developing, testing, deploying, and monitoring of scalable cloud native applications, infrastructure, and workflows using Infrastructure as Code tool chains. These are in support of a large Labwide initiative to provide novel tools, platforms, and infrastructure to revolutionize how software is engineered in support of our diverse research mission. The candidates will work alongside other senior engineers, and research scientists to design, implement, and support robust solutions for our peers across the institution. In addition, they will help build up teams of early career Software and IT Engineers, modeling behaviors to institutionalize solid DevOps culture and principles. Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, and Extract Transform and Load (ETL) data pipelines skills are also advantageous for these positions.What we offer:• A unique opportunity to continue to exercise and hone your software engineering and operations skills and contribute across nationally and internationally significant domains.• You will have the prospect to delight scientists, and engineers across PNNL with innovative cloud native solutions to challenging problems.• An environment where you will be able to impact numerous projects across a variety of domains and areas of scientific discovery.• The autonomy to build your own opportunities within the Lab for yourself and for other software engineers.Responsibilities• Experienced Software or DevOps Engineer who is excited to design, develop, and operate automated workflows and infrastructure which has a direct impact on small to large research projects that span a wide array of scientific domains.• You must have experience with CI/CD tooling (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, AWS CodeBuild), Infrastructure as code (e.g. Helm, Terraform, Ansible, Score), Containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Apptainer), and Git Version control .• Experience in multiple cloud environments (e.g. Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure. With experience in infrastructure provisioning (CDK/Bicep/other), and Serverless architectures (AWS Lambda/Azure Functions)• You love supporting, helping, and coaching those around you and thrive whilst exploring abstract infrastructure concepts• You have a history of DevOps culture evangelism and execution.• You relish working on broad and diverse scopes of work across a broad range of scientific domains.• You have demonstrated the ability to thrive in ambiguity and think abstractly. If it isn't defined you can design it, overcoming constraints to provide solutions.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:• BS/BA and 7 years of relevant experience -OR-• MS/MA or higher and 5 years of relevant experience -OR-• PhD and 3 years of relevant experience -OR-• AA and 16 years of relevant experience -OR-• HS/GED and 18 years of relevant experience• Qualifying software development experience in designing, architecting, programming, deploying, and automating software solutions in support of scientific research or consumer digital product development may be countedPreferred Qualifications:• Additional Information“Referral Eligible”About PNNLPacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment OpportunityOur laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.Drug Free WorkplacePNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.HSPD-12 PIV Credential RequirementIn accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.Mandatory RequirementsPlease be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.Rockstar RewardsClick Here For Rockstar RewardsNotice to ApplicantsPNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.Minimum SalaryUSD $151,200.00/Yr.Maximum SalaryUSD $239,000.00/Yr.