Job ID: 104013081
Job date: 2017-02-17
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Company : Oak Ridge National Laboratory Country : Role : Technician
Job date: 2017-02-17
End Date:
Company : Oak Ridge National Laboratory Country : Role : Technician
Job Description:
The Scientific Software Team within the Computer Science and Mathematics Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an immediate opportunity available for a front end developer. This position is part of ORNL’s Scientific Software Initiative, which provides scientific software development expertise to the Laboratory, by providing software engineering and development services across the Laboratory in a broad range of areas and topics. The Initiative supports the mission of the Laboratory by creating a community for software professionals to connect people, projects, and interested parties; by providing software engineering expertise for development, evaluation, quality assurance or other needs; by providing training and continuing education opportunities; by providing fair performance evaluation criteria; by recruiting new software engineering talent; and by mentoring students and young professionals. The Initiative currently contributes to scientific computing projects in advanced materials, advanced manufacturing and 3D printing, astrophysics, batteries, neutron science, nuclear energy, neuromorphic computing, and quantum computing. It also contributes to pure computer science projects. Initiative members are active in the open source community, including the Eclipse Foundation, and most Initiative projects are available on GitHub.com. The primary and initial role of this developer will be to work on the Department of Energy Systems Biology Knowledgebase (KBase), a predictive biological software and data platform. Designed to meet the key challenges of systems biology (predicting and ultimately designing biological function), KBase integrates numerous biological datasets and analysis tools into a unified, extensible system that allows researchers to collaboratively generate and test hypotheses about biological functions. The project’s long-term goal is to help researchers to understand how plants and microbes interact with and affect each other and environmental processes and how these interactions could be harnessed for sustainable bioenergy and environmental solutions. Major Duties / Responsibilities: ● Design and implementation of the KBase user-facing platform, including specifications for optimal user experience. This platform is comprised of: ○ the KBase Narrative Interface (based on the Jupyter Notebook), ○ the KBase data interfaces (for sharing, displaying and accessing biological data), ○ the KBase apps (UI elements that wrap complex bioinformatics workflows), ○ the KBase user and social tools (for individuals to access their data and narratives and to share their work with others in the system). ● Define standards and lead the process of collecting user-based usability data from a variety of testing processes, both from team members and community KBase users. ● Develop and maintains documentation describing the design of the KBase UI/UX model. These must cover the overall architecture as well as usage information for those developing or integrating tools into KBase. ● Regularly take initiative to transfer technical and functional knowledge to teammates, colleagues, and users of the KBase platform. ● Be on the forefront of understanding useful data engineering tools and best practices. ● Write tested, maintainable code to support all of the above. ● Fulfill other assignments and projects as directed. Additional Responsibilities: ● Assist production lead and Project Management team in allocating development team resources as needed to meet project deliverables. ● Interface with Executive Committee and PI team during scheduled conference calls. ● Interface with the project’s external Technical Advisory Committee, take their input and recommendations into consideration and ensure implementation of those agreed upon with project leadership. ● Attend key meetings with DOE officials and visit other project sites (ANL, ORNL, BNL) at least once a year to interface directly with other project teams Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, computational biology or a related field and 5+ years of front end software development experience (UI/UX) using technologies such as Javascript, .Net, JSP/JSF, AJAX, REST, CSS, or HTML. , or a Master’s Degree or PhD and 2+ years of experience. Preferred Qualifications: Proven track record of designing high-quality UI/UX systems focused on complex data interaction, analysis and collaboration. Advanced experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular,Ember, React, etc.) ● Demonstrated ability to test and debug code in the development and browser environments. ●Demonstrated experience to write high-performance, readable/reusable code for UI components which work across multiple browsers. ● Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability for improving the product, user experience, code quality. ● Proven track record of developing software in large, collaborative teams following modern best practices. ● Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, facilitation, and team collaboration skills. ● Demonstrated ability to work effectively with highly distributed, interdisciplinary teams. ● Practical experience with agile software development practices. ● Excellent coordination and time management skills to handle complex projects. ● Prior experience with SQL and NoSQL databases ● Experience working with scientific datasets and developing data visualization tools. ● Experience with UI testing and user-centered design. ● Familiarity with biology and bioinformatics systems. ● Experience using the Jupyter Notebook platform and/or developing for it (e.g. building notebook extensions or custom visualizations). ● Experience deploying production systems in a cloud environment, with the ability to respond elastically to highly dynamic usage patterns. ● Knowledge of open source software development practices and community standards.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the US Department of Energy’s largest multi-program science and energy laboratory, with scientific and technical capabilities spanning the continuum from basic to applied research. Located in the city of Oak Ridge, ORNL is in the eastern part of Tennessee in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. NOTE: Later in the application process, you will be required to submit an open-source code sample that may be used for evaluation purposes. Your code sample should be related in some way to the subject of this post. This code sample must be object-oriented, contain five or more classes, show a sophisticated understanding of the project and be the sole work of the candidate to a very high degree (>95%). Samples in Fortran will not be considered. Ideally the code sample would be made available on GitHub or a similar sharing platform, although submissions by email are fine too. Our Benefits: Excellence in performance of the Laboratory requires excellence in the performance of our employees. ORNL recognizes this by offering competitive pay and benefits programs designed to attract and retain people who share our commitment to excellence. The Lab offers a multitude of employee benefits, including flexible work hours and wellness programs to help you and your family achieve a happy, healthy lifestyle. -Medical, dental, and vision insurance -Flexible spending accounts -Life insurance -Paid holidays, vacation, and leave -Educational assistance -Flexible working hours -Employee wellness programs and onsite fitness centers -Relocation assistance Much more: ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer. ** To be formally considered, all applicants MUST apply via the ORNL Careers Page at http://jobs.ornl.gov [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Scientific Software Team within the Computer Science and Mathematics Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an immediate opportunity available for a front end developer. This position is part of ORNL’s Scientific Software Initiative, which provides scientific software development expertise to the Laboratory, by providing software engineering and development services across the Laboratory in a broad range of areas and topics. The Initiative supports the mission of the Laboratory by creating a community for software professionals to connect people, projects, and interested parties; by providing software engineering expertise for development, evaluation, quality assurance or other needs; by providing training and continuing education opportunities; by providing fair performance evaluation criteria; by recruiting new software engineering talent; and by mentoring students and young professionals. The Initiative currently contributes to scientific computing projects in advanced materials, advanced manufacturing and 3D printing, astrophysics, batteries, neutron science, nuclear energy, neuromorphic computing, and quantum computing. It also contributes to pure computer science projects. Initiative members are active in the open source community, including the Eclipse Foundation, and most Initiative projects are available on GitHub.com. The primary and initial role of this developer will be to work on the Department of Energy Systems Biology Knowledgebase (KBase), a predictive biological software and data platform. Designed to meet the key challenges of systems biology (predicting and ultimately designing biological function), KBase integrates numerous biological datasets and analysis tools into a unified, extensible system that allows researchers to collaboratively generate and test hypotheses about biological functions. The project’s long-term goal is to help researchers to understand how plants and microbes interact with and affect each other and environmental processes and how these interactions could be harnessed for sustainable bioenergy and environmental solutions. Major Duties / Responsibilities: ● Design and implementation of the KBase user-facing platform, including specifications for optimal user experience. This platform is comprised of: ○ the KBase Narrative Interface (based on the Jupyter Notebook), ○ the KBase data interfaces (for sharing, displaying and accessing biological data), ○ the KBase apps (UI elements that wrap complex bioinformatics workflows), ○ the KBase user and social tools (for individuals to access their data and narratives and to share their work with others in the system). ● Define standards and lead the process of collecting user-based usability data from a variety of testing processes, both from team members and community KBase users. ● Develop and maintains documentation describing the design of the KBase UI/UX model. These must cover the overall architecture as well as usage information for those developing or integrating tools into KBase. ● Regularly take initiative to transfer technical and functional knowledge to teammates, colleagues, and users of the KBase platform. ● Be on the forefront of understanding useful data engineering tools and best practices. ● Write tested, maintainable code to support all of the above. ● Fulfill other assignments and projects as directed. Additional Responsibilities: ● Assist production lead and Project Management team in allocating development team resources as needed to meet project deliverables. ● Interface with Executive Committee and PI team during scheduled conference calls. ● Interface with the project’s external Technical Advisory Committee, take their input and recommendations into consideration and ensure implementation of those agreed upon with project leadership. ● Attend key meetings with DOE officials and visit other project sites (ANL, ORNL, BNL) at least once a year to interface directly with other project teams Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, computational biology or a related field and 5+ years of front end software development experience (UI/UX) using technologies such as Javascript, .Net, JSP/JSF, AJAX, REST, CSS, or HTML. , or a Master’s Degree or PhD and 2+ years of experience. Preferred Qualifications: Proven track record of designing high-quality UI/UX systems focused on complex data interaction, analysis and collaboration. Advanced experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular,Ember, React, etc.) ● Demonstrated ability to test and debug code in the development and browser environments. ●Demonstrated experience to write high-performance, readable/reusable code for UI components which work across multiple browsers. ● Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability for improving the product, user experience, code quality. ● Proven track record of developing software in large, collaborative teams following modern best practices. ● Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, facilitation, and team collaboration skills. ● Demonstrated ability to work effectively with highly distributed, interdisciplinary teams. ● Practical experience with agile software development practices. ● Excellent coordination and time management skills to handle complex projects. ● Prior experience with SQL and NoSQL databases ● Experience working with scientific datasets and developing data visualization tools. ● Experience with UI testing and user-centered design. ● Familiarity with biology and bioinformatics systems. ● Experience using the Jupyter Notebook platform and/or developing for it (e.g. building notebook extensions or custom visualizations). ● Experience deploying production systems in a cloud environment, with the ability to respond elastically to highly dynamic usage patterns. ● Knowledge of open source software development practices and community standards.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the US Department of Energy’s largest multi-program science and energy laboratory, with scientific and technical capabilities spanning the continuum from basic to applied research. Located in the city of Oak Ridge, ORNL is in the eastern part of Tennessee in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. NOTE: Later in the application process, you will be required to submit an open-source code sample that may be used for evaluation purposes. Your code sample should be related in some way to the subject of this post. This code sample must be object-oriented, contain five or more classes, show a sophisticated understanding of the project and be the sole work of the candidate to a very high degree (>95%). Samples in Fortran will not be considered. Ideally the code sample would be made available on GitHub or a similar sharing platform, although submissions by email are fine too. Our Benefits: Excellence in performance of the Laboratory requires excellence in the performance of our employees. ORNL recognizes this by offering competitive pay and benefits programs designed to attract and retain people who share our commitment to excellence. The Lab offers a multitude of employee benefits, including flexible work hours and wellness programs to help you and your family achieve a happy, healthy lifestyle. -Medical, dental, and vision insurance -Flexible spending accounts -Life insurance -Paid holidays, vacation, and leave -Educational assistance -Flexible working hours -Employee wellness programs and onsite fitness centers -Relocation assistance Much more: ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer. ** To be formally considered, all applicants MUST apply via the ORNL Careers Page at http://jobs.ornl.gov [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]