Software Developer

Consolidated Nuclear Security; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Prescription drug plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Employer matched 401(k) savings plan

Disability coverage

Education reimbursement

Onsite gym facilities

Onsite cafeterias

Job summary

Consolidated Nuclear Security seeks a Software Developer in Oak Ridge, TN. You will design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to ensure quality, while supporting database architecture and enterprise-level applications.

You will collaborate with project stakeholders to scope, estimate, and provide technical leadership for software solutions. Requirements include experience with automated testing tools (Tricentis, TestComplete, Selenium), SQL Server, and web server

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing solutions using Tricentis, TestComplete, and Selenium.
• Strong SQL Server or similar relational DB experience with SQL/PL/SQL.
• Experience with Web servers such as IIS, WebLogic, WebSphere, and Apache Tomcat.
• Proficient with IDEs like Visual Studio, Eclipse, and IntelliJ IDEA.
• Version control experience with GIT, SVN, or similar.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for software applications.
• Provide database and systems engineering support.
• Lead technically with stakeholders to scope and deliver software solutions while adhering to policies.

Skills

Automated testing

SQL

Web servers

IDEs

Version control

Communication

Tools

Tricentis

Test Complete

Selenium

Tableau

Job description

Career Opportunities: Software Developer (19429)

Requisition ID19429-Posted09/08/2026-Technology- Level of Experience (3) -Travel - 30% or less- Job Location Options (1)

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Software Developer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Job Specialty: Application Delivery

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications
• Provide database and other architecture and systems engineering support
• Working with project shareholders to scope, estimate, and provide overall technical leadership to develop and implement software solutions
• Responsible for ensuring implementations adhere to company policies.
• Support for the software quality assurance and software engineering life cycle including conceptual design, requirements definition, functional and computer system design, systems development and programming, implementation, testing, installation, and configuration management associated with enterprise level application software systems

Core Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with functional and business team members, project management, enterprise architects, system engineers, and application developers to design and develop enterprise applications based on approved architecture and business requirements
• Demonstrate innovation when designing applications and solving complex IT problems
• Ensure solutions are well-engineered, operable, and maintainable while also ensuring adherence to defined project management policies, change management guidelines, and quality assurance processes
• Work with IT project management to deliver solutions on schedule and within budget

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
• Eight of more years of relevant education, experience and/or progressive training may be considered to satisfy the educational and years of experience required for this posting.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced automated testing solutions using various tools and frameworks (e.g., Tricentis, Test Complete, Selenium)
• SQL Server or other relational database management systems with experience in SQL and PL/SQL
• Web server technologies such as Microsoft IIS, NetWeaver, WebLogic, and Apache Tomcat
• Integrated Development Environments such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, and IntelliJ IDEA
• Version control tools such as GIT, SVN, or other code repositories
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated success in a team environment
• Experience with ITIL processes and agile development is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Report on Creation Solutions such as Tableau

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would be come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.