Job Description

Talascend is currently seeking a Software Developer for a contract opportunity with our client in Bellevue, Washington (State).
Overview
This role involves building and maintaining a nuclear reactor configuration management application, which is a key part of improving the delivery of data-heavy nuclear power construction projects. The developer will work closely with engineering management, QA, and the internal user base to enhance the tool's capabilities and ensure quality and performance.
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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or similar
• 3+ years of relevant experience on web application development
• 2+ years in-depth experience and expertise with Django and DRF
• 2+ years in-depth experience with at least one JavaScript framework like Vue3
• 2+ years regularly writing software tests

Requirements

• Advanced programming skills in Python and JavaScript
• Advanced capabilities with software development tools, including git, IDEs, profilers, debuggers, test frameworks, packaging tools
• Ability to focus and comfort with delivering a challenging project under evolving conditions, during rapid-paced development
• Ability and professionalism to work within the robust regulatory environment of nuclear reactor design and construction
• A strong commitment to software best practices
• Strong communication skills desired
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork
• Travel required: 0-5%

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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