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OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Software Developer IV to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Los Alamos National Lab in Los Alamos, NM.  

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Join a team of bright, motivated professionals using agile methodologies to design, build, and maintain business solutions with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS). As a member of the Application and Data Services -Business Applications and Data Services (ADS-BADS) you will focus on the Payroll modules of Oracle EBS, supporting development, customization, integrations, and maintenance.

This work plays a critical role in supporting key institutional initiatives such as the SECURE Act and the NEEC program, ensuring payroll systems are reliable, accurate, and compliant with evolving requirements. The role is highly technical while also requiring strong collaboration and communication skills to work directly with functional customers and technical peers.

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, motivated to solve challenging problems, and have the skills and expertise to deliver effective, cutting-edge solutions and mission-critical software. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, 8+ years of experience in software development with at least 5 years focused on Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) OTL and Payroll modules.
• Expert-level knowledge of Oracle EBS Payroll and OTL (Oracle Time & Labor) modules, including configuration, customization, and extensions.
• Strong proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, Oracle Workflow, BI
• Proven ability to design and implement complex customizations, integrations, and conversions for OTL/Payroll.
• Experience with RICEW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions, Workflows) development.
• Solid understanding of payroll processing rules, compliance (SECURE Act), and time/labor business processes (NEEC).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong background in agile software development methodologies and full SDLC delivery.
• Ability to embed QA practices within development and deployment workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex payroll/timekeeping technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working directly with functional stakeholders and end users at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound technical judgment.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of LANL Culture, Systems and Payroll processes.
• Experience supporting, integrating, and extending Cloud applications.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence.
• Knowledge of the DevSecOps culture and principles and experience CI/CD development.

LOCATION

• The work location for this position has the potential for remote work. Remote work is defined as working offsite that is greater than 2 hours of the Laboratory location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
• 5 month assignment expected.
• 1 Opening.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.