Software Developer 3

COMPA Industries, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem/Relocation

Job summary

COMPA Industries is seeking a Software Developer 3 to support Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The role is hybrid located in Los Alamos, NM, with a 1-year assignment and potential extension.

You will design, develop, and enhance enterprise software solutions within the PA-IT organization, collaborating with customers, technical teams, and stakeholders to build scalable web applications and modernize systems while driving process improvement and mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/IT/SE or related field.
• Eight years of related professional experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with full-stack web development and CMS/SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain enterprise software applications.
• Gather requirements and translate into technical solutions.
• Develop system integration, conversion, and deployment plans.
• Create technical documentation and obtain approvals for designs.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

Node.js

REST APIs

HTML

jQuery

AWS cloud

Responsive UIs

CMS/SharePoint

SQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Agile/Scrum

DevOps

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE

Job description

Software Developer 3 – Strategy CMC / Red Hat OpenShift

Compa Industries is seeking qualified candidates for a Software Developer 3 position supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

Location: Hybrid

Clearance: Not required; active or prior DOE Q Clearance is preferred

Per Diem/Relocation: Approved for those that qualify

Assignment Duration: 1 year with possible extension/conversion

Number of Openings: 1

Employment Requirement: No C2C arrangements or third-party staffing agency submissions will be accepted

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Applicants must demonstrate experience with:

• Relational database development with SQL, including PostgreSQL or similar enterprise database platforms.
• Content Management Systems (CMS/SharePoint) and modern web interface development (UI/UX).

Candidates who do not possess strong full-stack web development experience with these core technologies will not be considered.

Impact

As a Software Developer 3, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing enterprise software solutions that support mission-critical business operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Working within the Project Analytics Information Technology (PA-IT) organization, you'll collaborate with customers, technical teams, and business stakeholders to build scalable web applications, modernize existing systems, and improve operational efficiency. Your technical expertise and leadership will help shape future application architecture while mentoring teammates and driving continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain enterprise software applications to meet customer and business requirements.
• Gather customer requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Develop system integration, conversion, and implementation plans.
• Create technical documentation and obtain approval for software designs and programming changes.
• Develop reports and implement reporting solutions for business users.
• Lead and facilitate meetings, workshops, demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Provide training and ongoing support to end users during implementation and production support.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements to software development standards and processes.
• Utilize Agile and Scrum methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform risk management, capacity planning, and infrastructure planning activities.
• Partner with business analysts, database administrators, system administrators, and customers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across project teams.
• Ensure compliance with Laboratory safety, security, and information systems policies.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• C#
• ASP.NET
• Node.js
• REST APIs
• HTML
• jQuery
• Experience with AWS cloud technologies.
• Experience designing and developing responsive web applications.
• Experience working with Content Management Systems (CMS), including SharePoint or similar platforms.
• UI/UX and web interface design experience.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, tools, source control, and application lifecycle management.
• Experience with software integration, testing, and deployment.
• Knowledge of database design and management.
• Ability to work directly with customers to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills

• AWS development and cloud services experience.
• DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• PostgreSQL administration and optimization.
• Familiarity with LANL Project Management software including:
• COBRA
• CRES
• Integrify
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Enterprise application modernization.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Eight (8) years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Post-graduate coursework is considered a plus.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, COMPA has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career—build the future—with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on national security and scientific advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compa Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.