Software Developer

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Software Developer to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory ! This position is full-time and remote.

Responsibilities

Manages and directs the daily tasks required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/maintenance activities of complex high technology systems or projects. Renders expert opinions on engineering and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design, and construction teams in specific areas of expertise. Provides independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on projects of complex high- technology nature. Interfaces with management personnel and customer representatives. Develops and enforces work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization to subordinates. Provides leadership for the project team, coordinates with the functional organizations, and supervises senior personnel within the project organization. Deploys, configures, and maintains containerized environments using Red Hat OpenShift Install, configure, and support Strategy Customer Managed Cloud (CMC) software. Integrates CMC components within OpenShift-based infrastructure Perform system tuning, patching, upgrades, and operational support. Troubleshoots deployment, configuration, and runtime issues across the stack. Collaborates with technical teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance. Mentors LANL staff on OpenShift operations, including best practices for deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting (“care and feeding” of container platforms). Develops and maintains clear technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials.

Requirements

Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or Business Management and 7+ years of relevant experience. Citizenship – To be considered, you MUST be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work. Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed. Kubernetes or Open Hat certifications required. Demonstrated hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (deployment, administration, and operations). Proven experience installing and configuring Strategy Customer Managed Cloud (CMC) software. Strong understanding of containerization, Kubernetes concepts, and platform operations. Experience with Linux system administration. Ability to work independently in a remote environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively mentor and transfer knowledge. Desired Skills Experience using OpenShift and Strategy CMC together in a production environment. Prior work in DOE, federal, or other government-regulated environments. Familiarity with security, compliance, and configuration management requirements in regulated systems. Current or prior security clearance. About the Site The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering ( energy.gov ). ABOUT GEM GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are: Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office. Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education , qualifications , and relevant years of experience . To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan. Please Note : With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.