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Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits? Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference. While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.PAY RANGEThe Target Pay Range for this position is $141,800.00-$173,300.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $110,100.00 - $204,900.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.BENEFITS – because people helping people starts with supporting you<ul><li>401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)</li><li>4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU</li><li>Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)</li><li>PTO Program &#43; Exchange Program</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement Program</li><li>BECU Cares volunteer time off &#43; donation match</li></ul><h2>IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:</h2>In this role, you’ll strengthen BECU’s engineering capabilities by designing and delivering scalable, secure software that directly enhances the digital experiences our members rely on. You’ll apply engineering rigor, architectural thinking, and hands‑on development leadership to accelerate MDX priorities. You’ll shape how we build systems, mentor developers, and influence engineering standards across the organization. Your work will improve reliability, performance, and long-term technical health across our platforms. Through your contributions, you’ll help advance BECU’s mission to improve the financial well‑being of our members. To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, SC, NC, CA or VA. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays &amp; Wednesdays.  For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.  <h2>WHAT YOU’LL DO:</h2><ul><li>Design &amp; Develop Software:  Build scalable, resilient, and secure services while developing prototypes, proofs of concept, and production‑ready features using modern engineering practices.</li><li>Lead Engineering Workstreams:  Guide small to medium teams through designing, building, testing, and delivering system components and services.</li><li>Drive Code Quality:  Model BECU’s coding standards, provide thorough code reviews, and champion clean, maintainable design principles.</li><li>Implement Technical Improvements:  Identify opportunities to modernize design, code, and system structure, and drive enhancements—including greenfield initiatives.</li><li>Contribute to Architecture:  Collaborate with architects and product owners to define technical direction, roadmaps, and long‑term engineering strategy.</li><li>Mentor &amp; Develop Others:  Coach junior developers and SDETs through pairing, feedback, and knowledge‑sharing.</li><li>Automate &amp; Optimize:  Lead automation and process‑streamlining efforts that support operational excellence.</li><li>Collaborate &amp; Communicate:  Share technical insights across engineering teams and clearly communicate complex concepts to technical stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure Secure Development:  Apply secure coding practices and use static analysis tools to identify and resolve vulnerabilities.</li><li>Own the Full SDLC:  Contribute to analysis, design, coding, debugging, testing, documentation, and operational hand‑off.</li><li>Work With Data Systems:  Build and maintain data models, database scripts, and migrations; develop solutions for large datasets and analytics workflows.</li></ul>This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It&#39;s about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.<h2></h2><h2>WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:</h2><ul><li>A meaningful voice in shaping engineering direction, patterns, and best practices across the organization.</li><li>Opportunities to lead, mentor, and build the capabilities of fellow developers.</li><li>Close collaboration with architects, product owners, analysts, and cross‑functional technical partners.</li><li>Exposure to cloud‑native technologies, CI/CD, automation, observability, and distributed systems.</li><li>Work that supports member‑first digital experiences and aligns with BECU’s mission‑driven purpose.</li><li>Freedom to explore, prototype, and influence emerging technologies and engineering approaches.</li><li>A culture that invests in continuous learning and technical growth.</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>QUALIFICATIONS:</h2><h3>Minimum Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.</li><li>Minimum five years of experience designing software and writing production code in a team environment required.</li><li>Deep understanding of Secure Development best practices, demonstrated by regular use of static code analysis tools to explain and correct secure coding flaws required.</li><li>Proven ability to deliver highly scalable solutions in multiple programming languages and technical environments over the entire product lifecycle (from ideation to retirement) required.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise with one of the following required: .NET, C#, node.js and modern JavaScript Frameworks in TypeScript or JavaScript (React, Angular, etc.), or Python.</li><li>System administration and automation with PowerShell or bash required.</li><li>Knowledge of Open Source (OSS) technologies and libraries required.</li><li>Experience with public cloud (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud) technologies required.</li><li>Deep experience in one of the following domains: server-side web dev, modern client-side web dev, REST/web services, large scale data analytics using Machine Learning frameworks, networking, and service mesh required.</li><li>Expertise with SOLID design principles, Object-Oriented Programming and Design required.</li><li>Experience with SOA patterns and distributed systems design required.</li><li>Expertise with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery systems/tools such as Azure DevOps Services, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or TeamCity.</li><li>Proficiency at building build/deployment pipelines in YAML required.</li><li>Deep expertise in Test Driven Development concepts, methods, and tools.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in unit testing, integration testing or performance/load testing required.</li><li>Experience using git, including code reviews, pull requests, and branching standards such as Git Flow or Trunk-Based Development required.</li><li>Experience presenting in front of technically adept audiences required.</li><li>Experience with SQL, large datasets, data warehousing and sophisticated ETL processes, analytics engines required.</li><li>Proven ability to stay current with emerging technologies and applications through work or continuing education required.</li><li>Proven experience leading and collaborating within teams, including business unit teams, through all aspects of the SDLC required.</li><li>Proficient verbal and written communication skills required.</li><li>Full time hours required.</li></ul><h3>Desired Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Knowledge of cloud‑hosted SQL‑based data stores and NoSQL systems preferred.</li><li>Experience with full‑stack development across both front‑end and back‑end technologies preferred.</li><li>Web &amp; Service development experience using .NET, C#, ASP.NET, MVC, and .NET Core preferred.</li><li>Experience with .NET and Java Spring Boot for service/API development preferred.</li><li>Experience with mobile technologies, including Angular, React Native, Flutter, Kotlin, and Java (Android) preferred.</li><li>Experience working as a Full‑Stack Senior Developer across modern UI frameworks, APIs, and database systems preferred.</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>JOIN THE JOURNEY</h2>Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU?<h2></h2><h2>EEO Statement:</h2> BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Sr Software Developer

Senior Software Developer

Five+ years designing software and delivering production code; strong secure development and cloud experience; multiple languages; strong CI/CD and data skills.

Why This Role Is Critical:
As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes. Framatome is leveraging digital technologies to enhance the safety and performance of the North American fleet. This role sits at the center of that transformation, helping translate business needs into secure, valuable digital solutions. Within the Installed Base America (IB-A) Business Unit, you will serve as a Full Stack Software Engineer under close supervision. You will provide fundamental programming and consulting services for various internal customers to modernize Framatome’s business processes through digital transformation. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence the safety and efficiency of critical energy infrastructure while developing expertise in deploying cutting-edge applications and tools. You'll collaborate with teams ranging from field operations to senior leadership.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day:
<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p xml:lang="FR-FR" data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559683":0,"335559685":270,"335559731":-270,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":0,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}" data-indent="-270">Implement technical requirements: Write code to implement features by following specifications, and designs.</li><li role="listitem" data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p xml:lang="FR-FR" data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559683":0,"335559685":270,"335559731":-270,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":0,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}" data-indent="-270">Quality Control: Verify software through testing, code reviews, and documentation. </li><li role="listitem" data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p xml:lang="FR-FR" data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559683":0,"335559685":270,"335559731":-270,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":0,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}" data-indent="-270">Partner with Stakeholders: Help identify operational challenges and requirements using off the shelf products such as LLMs, ML tools, Framatome’s software portfolio, and new/emerging technologies.</li><li role="listitem" data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p xml:lang="FR-FR" data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559683":0,"335559685":270,"335559731":-270,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":0,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}" data-indent="-270">Learn: Industry best practices, time management tools, emerging technologies.</li><li role="listitem" data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p xml:lang="FR-FR" data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559683":0,"335559685":270,"335559731":-270,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":0,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}" data-indent="-270">Research: Expand team knowledge by researching emerging technologies and presenting key findings.</li><li role="listitem" data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p xml:lang="FR-FR" data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559683":0,"335559685":270,"335559731":-270,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":0,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}" data-indent="-270">Ownership: You may be asked to own part or all of a specific application, making strategic leadership decisions, and being responsible for creating and defending software design decisions. This includes defining technical requirements, breaking down work into tasks, and guiding feature implementation from concept to completion.</li><li role="listitem" data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p xml:lang="FR-FR" data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559683":0,"335559685":270,"335559731":-270,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":0,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}" data-indent="-270">Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to newer engineers you may work alongside. This includes helping them understand best practices, reviewing their code, supporting their technical growth, and contributing to a collaborative learning environment. You may also assist in onboarding, offering technical direction, and reinforcing team standards to help junior team members succeed.​</li></ul>

What You'll Bring:
<ul><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.</li><li>Experience: minimum of 2 years of related experience required.</li><li>Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to internal customers.</li><li>Teamwork: Ability to develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively.</li><li>Time Management: Ability to manage tasks effectively.</li><li>Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required due to data and systems access requirements.</li><li>Software Development: Write code to create full stack applications using Python, C#, TypeScript, CSS, and modern frameworks such as Vue or React.</li><li>AI: Passion for leveraging LLMs, building AI tools and Agents to complete complex tasks.</li><li>Occasional domestic travel (<15%) to customer sites and Framatome facilities. Periodic international travel to France, Germany, and other Framatome locations for R&D meetings and coordination on digital initiatives.</li></ul>Preferred Skills<ul><li>Data Science: Ability to document data structures, create ETLs and reports.</li><li>Mobile Development: Native or React Native or other frameworks.</li></ul>

Total Rewards Package:
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Salary: $77,000-$100,000 may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.</li><li>Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).</li><li>Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.</li><li>Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.</li><li>Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.</li></ul>

About Framatome:
Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation. From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on. At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.</li><li>Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.</li><li>Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.</li></ul> Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DOE 810 Appendix A</a>).

AI and Software Innovation Engineer II

2+ years software/IS experience; Bachelor's in engineering/compsci/IS; proficient in Python, C#, TypeScript; UI tech (Vue/React); US citizenship required.

Why This Role Is Critical:
As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter.  Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges.  In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact.  With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes. Framatome is leveraging digital technologies to enhance the safety and performance of the North American fleet.  This role sits at the center of that transformation, helping translate business needs into secure, valuable digital solutions. Within the Installed Base America (IB-A) Business Unit, you will serve as a Full Stack Software Engineer as a subject-matter leader.  You will provide fundamental programming and consulting services for various internal customers to modernize Framatome’s business processes through digital transformation.   This role offers the opportunity to directly influence the safety and efficiency of critical energy infrastructure while developing expertise in deploying cutting-edge applications and tools.  You'll collaborate with teams ranging from field operations to senior leadership.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day:
<ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Implement technical requirements: Write code to implement features by following specifications, and designs.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Quality Control: Verify software through testing, code reviews, and documentation. </li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Technical risk and quality ownership: Identify systemic technical risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure high-reliability software in safety-critical environments.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with Stakeholders: Lead identifying operational challenges and requirements using off the shelf products such as LLMs, ML tools, Framatome’s software portfolio, and new/emerging technologies.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Learn: Industry best practices, time management tools, emerging technologies.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Research: Expand team knowledge by researching emerging technologies and presenting key findings.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ownership: You will be asked to own part or all of one or more applications, making strategic leadership decisions, and being responsible for creating and defending software design decisions. This includes defining technical requirements, breaking down work into tasks, and guiding feature implementation from concept to completion.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">System-level thinking: Lead architectural design and long-term technical strategy for one or more applications.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to newer engineers you may work alongside. This includes helping them understand best practices, reviewing their code, supporting their technical growth, and contributing to a collaborative learning environment. You may also assist in onboarding, offering technical direction, and reinforcing team standards to help junior team members succeed.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cross-team influence: Drive alignment across teams and ensure engineering practices and standards are consistently applied.</li><li>Business Impact: Translate high-level business needs into scalable, long-term digital solutions with measurable impact.​</li></ul>

What You'll Bring:
<ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum of 7 years of related experience required.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to internal customers.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Teamwork: Ability to develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Time Management: Ability to manage tasks effectively for yourself and others.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Expert-level Software Development: Write code to create full stack applications using Python, C#, TypeScript, CSS, and modern frameworks such as Vue or React.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience architecting and deploying AI/ML solutions: Passion for leveraging LLMs, building AI tools and Agents to complete complex tasks.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience designing and governing data architecture: Ability to document data structures, create ETLs and reports.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience establishing or maturing DevSecOps practices across teams or organizations: Strong understanding of secure software development practices, including integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, automating security scans, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance throughout the development lifecycle. Experience implementing secure coding standards and collaborating with security stakeholders to drive proactive risk reduction.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Complex Systems Upgrades & Migrations: Experience planning and leading large scale system upgrades, platform modernizations, or technology migrations. Able to evaluate technical risk, coordinate across multiple teams, create phased migration strategies, and ensure continuity of operations for mission critical applications.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Occasional domestic travel (<15%) to customer sites and Framatome facilities. Periodic international travel to France, Germany, and other Framatome locations for R&D meetings and coordination on digital initiatives</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mobile Development: Native or React Native or other frameworks.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cloud Architecture: Experience designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, or similar). Ability to evaluate cloud native services, lead migrations to cloud platforms, define infrastructure patterns, and ensure resilience, performance, and cost effective operation across enterprise systems.</li></ul>

Total Rewards Package:
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Salary: $99,000 - $134,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.</li><li>Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).</li><li>Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.</li><li>Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.</li><li>Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.</li></ul>

About Framatome:
Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation. From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on. At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.</li><li>Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.</li><li>Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.</li></ul> Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DOE 810 Appendix A</a>).

AI and Software Innovation Engineer IV

7+ years experience in full stack software development, AI/ML, secure DevOps, data architecture, cloud, and leadership for applications.

Why This Role Is Critical:
As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes. This role is in the the Scientific Computing, Automation and Development (SCAD) team in the IBPE Engineering organization. The SCAD team supports engineering analysis in Framatome's Installed Base Products and Engineering organization for the existing light water reactor fleet, advanced reactors, and small modular reactors. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical or Civil engineering, with a minor or strong course work in computer science. Your work will include developing Safety Related software in Python for automation of engineering calculations in solid mechanics, thermal hydraulics, computational fluid dynamics and other engineering disciplines. You'll work directly with engineering teams to understand their calculation needs and define appropriate software scopes. You'll be relied upon to provide support and training to engineers to enable them to complete their work efficiently and with high quality. 

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day:
<ul><li>Perform standard engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks, resolution of field problems, and resolution of quality events. </li><li>Develop awareness of government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards with support of senior staff.  </li><li>Under a mentor’s guidance, evaluate, select and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications.  </li></ul>

What You'll Bring:
<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.<ul><li>Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.</li></ul></li><li>Basic knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.  </li><li>Exposure to use of CAD modeling and computer programming skills.</li><li>Strong experience in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and LaTeX.  Preference for experience with Scientific Python libraries (xarray, pandas, scipy, matplotlib), automated testing frameworks (pytest) and Python packaging (conda).       </li><li>Experience with source control (git) and developing chained execution processes.       </li><li>Strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and/or dynamics.  Experience in finite element analysis and/or computational fluid dynamics.       </li><li>Experience working in nuclear industry (or other similarly regulated industries). </li></ul>

Total Rewards Package:
Total Rewards Package          <ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Salary: $65,000- $84,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.</li><li>Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).</li><li>Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.</li><li>Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.</li><li>Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.</li></ul>

About Framatome:
Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation. From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on. At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.</li><li>Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.</li><li>Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.</li></ul> Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DOE 810 Appendix A</a>).

Scientific Computing Engineer

BS in Mechanical or Civil engineering with CS exposure; experience in Python, Bash, LaTeX; CAD, FEA/CFD; nuclear industry experience preferred.

Why This Role Is Critical:
As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day:
<ul><li>Performs non-standard engineering, varied engineering, and new-to-you assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems and resolution of quality events.   </li><li>Receives minimal assistance and instruction and works autonomously on most assignments and solutions.   </li><li>Ensures compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.   </li><li>Independently evaluates, selects and applies a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.   </li><li>Continues to develop knowledge of organization, processes and customers.   </li><li>Works on special projects, as directed.   </li><li>Provides suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.  </li><li>Maintain a safety mindset.</li></ul>Preferred Skills<ul><li>Demonstrated experience in pressurized water reactor (PWR) or boiling water reactor (BWR) thermal-hydraulics analysis experience.</li><li>You have experience with nuclear industry systems, subchannel codes (e.g. VIPRE or COBRA), or other software-development/method codes.</li><li>Familiarity with engineering workstation computers and within LINUX operating environments. </li><li>Programming/software capabilities and experience in FORTRAN, C/C++, or PYTHON.</li><li>Display positive and effective team interaction skills and value positive peer relationships.</li><li>Effective written and oral communication skills. </li></ul>

What You'll Bring:
<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering<ul><li>Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted. </li></ul></li><li>Minimum of 3 years of related experience.</li><li>Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.  </li><li>Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data. </li><li>Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment. </li><li>Good problem identification and problem resolution skills.  </li><li>Displays informal leadership characteristics.   </li><li>Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.  </li><li>Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.</li></ul>

Total Rewards Package:
Total Rewards Package          <ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.</li><li>Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).</li><li>Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.</li><li>Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.</li><li>Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.</li></ul>

About Framatome:
Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation. From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on. At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.</li><li>Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.</li><li>Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.</li></ul> Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DOE 810 Appendix A</a>).

Engineer III - Thermal Hydraulic Analysis

Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in engineering; minimum 3 years related experience; PWR/BWR thermal-hydraulics experience; software/tools: VIPRE/COBRA, FORTRAN, C/C++, PYTHON; Linux familiarity; strong communication and teamwork.

Role Summary We are seeking a hands-on Manager of IT Systems Development to lead the delivery and support of enterprise applications with a strong emphasis on IBM i data, modern development tools, and operational reliability.
This role is responsible for both modernizing our application environment and keeping critical business systems running. Roughly half of the role focuses on application support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis, with the remainder on development and improvement initiatives.
This is not a pure RPG role. IBM i experience is required, but strong SQL skills and experience using modern languages such as Python and PHP are essential. Experience with APIs and JSON is required. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure is preferred. Exposure to AI-driven tools and data engineering is expected as part of future-state development.
The position carries 7×24 production support responsibility (light but required).
 Key Responsibilities  Lead a team responsible for the development and support of enterprise applications.  Ensure reliable operation of production systems through effective incident response, root cause analysis, and preventive fixes.  Design, enhance, and maintain applications using IBM i data with modern languages and frameworks.  Build and support REST-based integrations using JSON and APIs.  Execute application modernization initiatives aligned with business priorities.  Work directly with business users to translate requirements into working solutions.  Partner with vendors and internal teams to implement and support application solutions.  Enforce development, testing, and change control standards.  Prioritize and manage incoming development and support requests.
Required Qualifications Education / Experience  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.  3+ years leading or supervising an application development or business systems team.  Demonstrated experience supporting production business systems. 
Technical Skills (Required)  IBM i application and data environment  Strong SQL required  REST APIs and JSON  RPG experience  Python or PHP experience  Application troubleshooting and root cause analysis  Systems integration
Preferred / Plus  AWS, GCP, or Azure experience  AI-enabled development or data usage (LLMs, automation, or analytics)  ETL / data pipeline development
Leadership & Personal Attributes  Strong execution and follow-through  Comfortable balancing development and operational support  Able to communicate clearly with technical and business users  Practical problem-solver with a bias toward action  Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
Work Conditions  Participation in a 7×24 support rotation (light but required)  Occasional evening or weekend work  Office-based work with standard computer equipment  Some travel may be required

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Development Manager

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems; 3+ years leading an application development or business systems team; strong IBM i, SQL, REST/JSON; Python or PHP; AWS/GCP/Azure preferred.

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