Location: Richland, Washington or Remote
Title: Software Engineer III
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:
The North Wind Solutions Enterprise Application Services organization develops and maintains custom and commercial-off-the-shelf software applications at the Hanford Site in Richland, WA. This is one of the largest environmental cleanup projects in the world, focused on river protection, habitat restoration, and environmental remediation. The enterprise is in the midst of a major modernization effort to improve data and data availability. In this phase of the transformation, the organization must maintain current data and reporting processes while implementing new warehouse and reporting processes alongside them.
In this @context, the Software Engineer will be working with the customers to understand their data and migrate their data into the Enterprise Data Management environment. This will include managing data quality and data security.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Software Engineer will be responsible for collaborating with Data Stewards to identify, define, and document data assets, build scalable data pipelines, and migrate data into the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) environment. This role requires strong interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships with the Information Management team and stakeholders, as well as excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Sound judgment and discretion are essential. As part of the broader modernization initiative, the Software Engineer will also partner with Solution Architects to help design and implement processes for the evolving EDM environment. Typical Duties and Responsibilities May Include:
Analyze and verify existing data sources for accuracy and relevance
Create detailed, well-structured data models and relationship diagrams
Conduct business process analysis using flowcharts, data flow diagrams, and system integration diagrams
Collaborate with business stakeholders and end-users to gather and document data requirements
Support the implementation of IT solutions aligned with business needs
Partner with quality assurance teams to develop test cases, scenarios, and test plans based on documented requirements
Prepare and maintain required documentation, including weekly status reports
Perform all work safely and in compliance with environmental obligations using the core functions and core elements of the Integrated Safety Management System/Environmental Management System (ISMS/EMS)
Engage with software engineers, project managers, customers, and quality assurance professionals across all levels
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, Business or similar) and 5 or more years of IT experience, or an equivalent combination of IT education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities:
You are analytical and solution-oriented.
You have the vision and mindset to identify, handle, and resolve problems quickly before they become recurring issues.
You have the ability to manage multiple projects from beginning to completion; this is important for all assignments.
You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; these are crucial for working with all collaborators.
You must have the ability to understand the team's challenges and develop solutions.
You have proven technical writing experience.
You have proven strong organizational skills and can work 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 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, business processes, and record-keeping.
You have the ability to navigate problems and work independently, with some general supervision.
You have a proven ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
You may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.
Special Requirements:
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:
Experience with legacy data and reporting environments such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Crystal Reports, SSIS
Experience with medallion architecture.
Experience with cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure
Experience with Microsoft cloud data tools such as Synapse, Purview, Notebooks
Familiarity working in a Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) or similar regulatory environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position is primarily sedentary in nature. The work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. The work may involve exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works mainly in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
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.
