Full Stack Software Engineer

Berkeley Lab is a renowned research institution looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join their Scientific Networking Division. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for network management while collaborating with a small team of engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Build, operate, and maintain backend/frontend components for network orchestration, databases, and web applications
• Ensure production systems are reliable, scalable, and secure using sound engineering practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support users throughout the product lifecycle
• Design and implement accessible, high-performance web interfaces using UX/UI best practices and tools like Figma
• Leverage open-source and internal frameworks to improve network operations
• Analyze complex problems and develop maintainable software from user stories, specifications, and designs
• Mentor teammates, coordinate assignments, and foster a collaborative team culture
• Contribute to automation, orchestration, and network operations solutions across projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, or advanced degree and 6 years; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with application development in Linux environments using Python and JavaScript
• Exposure to scalable systems, interfaces, and data models
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams
• Application development skills with Python and JavaScript
• Understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Familiarity with web APIs such as GraphQL, REST, and SOAP
• Ability to deliver solutions on time and within project constraints
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing automated deployment systems or network management software
• Familiarity with Django, SQLAlchemy, FastAPI, ReactJS/NextJS, GraphQL
• Solid proficiency with Django, SQLAlchemy, or other Python frameworks
• Understanding of REST and GraphQL-based API solutions
• Proficiency in Java and the Spring framework
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes
• Proficiency in frontend development in next.js, React, or other similar framework
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, testing, source code management (Git/GitHub), and release procedures