About the role

Role Overview

Maximus is looking for a Software Engineer / Applications Programmer 1 to support researchers using the Energy Data Exchange (EDX) platform and its APIs at NETL. You’ll act as a technical bridge between platform engineers and the research community, helping users integrate their scientific work with the platform infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain simple UI components using JavaScript frameworks
Implement server-side logic and handle HTTP requests
Perform basic CRUD operations against relational databases
Run and test applications locally using containerization tools and execute pre-defined database scripts
Participate in Agile ceremonies and complete assigned tickets
Support researchers through integration guidance, from basic interaction up to containerizing/hosting applications in GCP

Requirements

U.S. Citizen (Green Card holders and sponsorship not eligible)
Ability to pass a government-sponsored Public Trust clearance process
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
1+ years of professional experience
Basic understanding of JavaScript frameworks (e.g., ReactJS, VueJS)
Proficiency with HTML5 and CSS3 (semantic HTML and styling to provided mockups)
Familiarity with DOM manipulation and handling user events
Ability to write server-side logic (e.g., Python or Node.js)
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and HTTP methods (GET, POST)
Basic knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/MySQL) and CRUD
Basic proficiency with Git (clone/commit/push)
Basic debugging skills for syntax and logic issues locally

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with browser developer tools for troubleshooting
Understanding of environment variables and configuration files
Ability to follow coding standards and documentation
Familiarity with an ORM for basic data retrieval/updates
Understanding of primary keys, foreign keys, and table design
Ability to run database scripts/migrations in a development environment
Awareness of cloud-based AI services via standard API calls
General understanding of LLMs and implementing basic AI-driven API integrations

About Maximus

Maximus is hiring for a role supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) at the Energy Data Exchange (EDX) platform. The position bridges platform engineering and the scientific research community to help researchers use EDX APIs and expand from basic usage to containerizing and hosting applications in a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment.

Software Engineer/Applications Programmer 1

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