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# Data Systems Software Engineer

- **Company:** Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- **Location:** Oak Ridge, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Data Systems, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Parallel Computation, Fastapi, Vue.js, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Slurm, Front End Software Development, Docker, Vmware, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17747312?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17747312%2FData-Systems-Software-Engineer-Tennessee-Oak-Ridge

## About the Role

* BS degree in computer science, information systems or related field
 * Two years of progressive systems engineering experience in a Linux environment
 * Full-stack system development experience
 * Knowledge and experience in scripting language(s) (Python, Bash, PERL)
 * Experience in working in a CI/CD environment with docker container deployment is required
 * Experience with managing a Kubernetes container environment is a must
 * Good communication skills in English, both oral and written
 * Desire to learn and adopt new tools and technologies as required by the projects

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience in Python and PostgreSQL
 * Experience working in a HPC environment (SLURM, pbs)
 * Experience in Vue.js, FastAPI, and other frontend development tools
 * Virtualization and container infrastructure experience (VMWare)
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills
 * Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
 * Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

## Description

ARM Data Center processes, archives and distributes atmospheric observations from observatories across the globe and provides computational infrastructure and analysis tools for the scientific community. In this position, you will:

 * Work independently and as part of a team to research, develop and operate back-end data analysis workflows and processes at scale in a HPC environment.
 * Design and develop new creative solutions for increasing large volumes of historical and streaming data analysis on hybrid HPC and cloud computing platforms.
 * Formulating necessary solutions using various parallel computing paradigms and tools, HPC schedulers (such as slurm), Containers and Kubernetes, Python, Bash and other scripting/programming languages in the Linux environment.
 * Configure, deploy and update containers in a Docker/Kubernetes environment using GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
 * Develop documentation for systems/applications deployed.
 * Able/willing to learn new technologies/techniques to meet programmatic requirements
 * Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.


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