Principal Software Developer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 118,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a Software Developer with a strong emphasis on QA to support the NRF Custom Application Team. You will contribute to application development with a QA-driven mindset and design test plans for new applications and features to ensure reliable software delivery.

As a key team member, you will embed automated and manual tests, evaluate testing tools, and collaborate with users and stakeholders to ensure software meets functional and quality requirements,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in coding and application development with a QA-focused approach
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement software testing tools and frameworks
• Embed automated and manual tests into application development processes
• Continuously enhance QA strategies and testing methodologies to improve product quality
• Develop, write, and execute comprehensive software test plans
• Work closely with users and stakeholders to ensure software meets functional and quality requirements

Skills

QA testing

Test-driven development

Software debugging

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

.NET

React

Cypress

SQL

Oracle

Job description

Job Description The Process Improvement and Engineering Support (PIES) unit at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a Software Developer with a strong emphasis on Quality Assurance (QA) to support the NRF Custom Application Team. In this role, you will be responsible for contributing application development with a QA driven mindset, integrating QA practices throughout the software development lifecycle, designing and executing test plans for new applications and features, and collaborating closely with the development team to ensure high standards and reliable software delivery.

Job Description The Process Improvement and Engineering Support (PIES) unit at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a Software Developer with a strong emphasis on Quality Assurance (QA) to support the NRF Custom Application Team. In this role, you will be responsible for contributing application development with a QA driven mindset, integrating QA practices throughout the software development lifecycle, designing and executing test plans for new applications and features, and collaborating closely with the development team to ensure high standards and reliable software delivery. As a key member of the team, you will:

• Participate in coding and application development with a QA-focused approach
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement software testing tools and frameworks
• Embed automated and manual tests into application development processes
• Continuously enhance QA strategies and testing methodologies to improve product quality
• Develop, write, and execute comprehensive software test plans
• Work closely with users and stakeholders to ensure software meets functional and quality requirements

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills Proven experience as a software developer with a focus on QA and testing, including:

• Experience with .Net, React, and Cypress or related frameworks
• Test-driven development skills
• Implementation of testing programs and processes
• Preparation and analysis of testing reports
• Oracle or SQL Server database development or testing

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range $117,900.00 - $184,300.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.