Location: Richland, Washington

Title: Software Engineer I

Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time

Travel Required: No

Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Solutions is a Government contracting small business with operations at military and civilian installations across the United States. The company's focus is facilities operation and maintenance, waste management and radiological services, security control and force protection, and environmental services.

POSITION PURPOSE:

North Wind Solutions Information Management and the North Wind Enterprise Application Services at the Hanford Site in Richland WA develop and maintain hundreds of custom and commercial-off-the-shelf software applications, as well as provide architecture, infrastructure and security to our client's information management environments. Throughout the North Wind Solutions enterprise, a major modernization effort towards a more effective Software Development Lifecyle and agile methodology is occurring. In this phase of the transformation, the organization must maintain current software development processes while implementing new, agile processes alongside them and ensuring a safe and secure computing environment.

Join our IT professionals in providing best-in-class software solutions dedicated to a mission in saving the environment. At North Wind we are looking for people with drive, innovative minds, and technical talents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will be part of a strong team providing software engineering support to design, develop, operate and maintain software programs. Software engineering support also includes the assessment, maintenance, documentation, modernization, testing, and implementation functions. Responsibilities will include the support of legacy systems and the production of new systems.

The software engineer will provide development and support for a variety of customized applications, as well as Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) products. Support and development will include .NET, ColdFusion and other programming languages with back-end databases developed in Microsoft SQL Server. Support also includes the operation and maintenance support for legacy systems and website applications.

The software engineer will perform the following, but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot software production issues

• Design databases

• Develop using Adobe ColdFusion and .NET technology

• Understand and follow established Software Development Process

• Assist with providing estimates

• Assist with gathering requirements from customers

• Develop technical documentation

• Communicate effectively with good written and verbal communication skills

• Participate in agile team environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field plus 1-3 years of related experience in computer application development.

• Minimum of 1-3 years' relevant experience in a multi-platform environment application and database development with significant involvement in developing projects using .NET technology and SQL design

• Minimum of 1 years' experience in C#

• Minimum of 1 years' experience in ColdFusion development

• Minimum of 1 years' experience in JavaScript, CSS, HTML

• Minimum of 1 years' experience with Unity

• Minimum of 1 years' experience with AzureDevOps or like system and/or the Agile Framework

• Ability to work in a multi-task, multi-project development environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment

• Highly self-motivated and self-directed

• Strong customer relationship skills

Skills and Abilities:

• You have strategic vision to help define and implement creative and cost-effective solutions across the enterprise.

• You have proven strong organizational skills, as well as working under tight deadlines.

• You have a commitment to teamwork and collaboration that is grounded in your capacity for empathy.

• You are passionate about clear communication and equally comfortable with written and verbal communications mediums.

• You are highly self-motivated and self-directed.

• You have the vision and mindset to identify, handle, and resolve problems quickly before they become recurring issues.

• You are a lifelong learner who displays adaptability in the face of changing circumstances.

• You have a honed sense of professionalism and analytical skill around office procedures and equipment such as telephone communications, business processes, and record-keeping.

• You have the ability to navigate problems and work independently, with some general supervision.

• You are familiar with software quality assurance and software testing principles.

Special Requirements:

• Occasional Off Hours and Weekend support may be required to support outages, implementations, updates or upgrades.

• Must pass pre-employment background check.

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

• Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit you from gaining access to Department of Energy sites.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3years' experience in .NET programming

• Familiarity with Hanford Site applications, systems and infrastructure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be sitting for long periods of time in an office environment, but will also be required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position is in a remote first environment however this role may require limited time in the office. Work is performed within a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation (https://northwindgrp.com/careers/request-for-reasonable-accommodation-confidential/) form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.