Entry Software Developer Jobs in Amarillo, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
Pantex Plant is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support, maintain, improve, and optimize mission-critical manufacturing systems. The role focuses on application development and support to ensure stability and continuous improvement of PeopleSoft-based manufacturing applications, while also shaping the future of manufacturing systems.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with functional business partners, project managers, and enterprise architects to design, develop, or modify applications based on approved architecture and business requirements for our manufacturing systems.
• Design and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex Information Technology (IT) and business problems within the plant’s manufacturing (PeopleSoft) ecosystem.
• Ensure solutions are well-engineered, optimized, operable, and maintainable while adhering to project management, change management, and software quality assurance standards.
• Interface with IT project management to deliver solutions on schedule and within budget.
• Lead technical projects through effective communication with peers, customers, and management.
• Contribute to the long-term IT strategy for manufacturing systems by participating in the evaluation and/or implementation of future
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• OR Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
• OR applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.
• Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
• Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
• If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709.
• Medical requirements may apply.
• Pantex is a drug-free workplace.
• Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
• As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
• U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
• All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Preferred:
• Experience with PeopleSoft development tools, including Application Engine, Integration Broker, PeopleCode, Search Query Reports (SQRs), and PeopleTools.
• In lieu of PeopleSoft, experience with object-oriented programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, C#) and web development (JavaScript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML5)).
• Experience with Oracle or other relational database management systems, including proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Familiarity with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like PeopleTools, Visual Studio, or IntelliJ IDEA, and version control tools like Git or SVN.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Experience in designing, maintaining, and implementing large-scale enterprise business applications, particularly for manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience developing integrations and services between applications.
• Knowledge in the areas of automated testing, DevOps, and software engineering.
Company:
Pantex Plant is the nation's primary facility for the final assembly, dismantlement, & maintenance of nuclear weapons. Founded in 1942, the company is headquartered in Amarillo, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.