Scientific Applications & Data Systems Architect

Guidehouse•Baltimore, MD

2d•$98,000 - $163,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Computer Systems Analyst to independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging (NIA). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Baltimore, MD. Serves as the lead developer, systems architect, and technical advisor for clinical research data collection, medical imaging, and scientific information management systems. Designs, develops, implements, and maintains secure, scalable web-based applications, databases, and automated data processing solutions that support epidemiologic and clinical research studies. Provides technical leadership, project management support, user training, and mentoring, to programming and technical staff while ensuring data integrity, system reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
At least SIX (6) years of application development/ system administration experience.
Previously worked with medical imaging technologies, DICOM standards, and image management systems, such as Hologic, Toshiba, GE systems, etc.
Experience working with statistical data integration and reporting tools, such as SAS.
Database administration and system administration experience that includes activities such as programming, replication, networking, data security, backup and disaster recovery.
Previously worked with clinical research data systems, electronic data capture, and scientific computing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

Fourteen (14) + years of experience is preferred.
Knowledgeable in core project management functional concepts.
Experience in subject areas related to Automation, Scripting, Machine Learning, and High-Performance Computing strongly desired.
Exhibit technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience with providing end user support training and support.
Able to lead web application development and full software development lifecycle management that could include tasks such as QA/QC and change control.
Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain web-based applications for clinical research data collection, participant management, scheduling, reporting, and data review.
Independently develop innovative software solutions, automated workflows, and real-time data collection systems using modern programming languages, libraries, and best practices.
Manage the full software development lifecycle
Develop custom applications and integrations that interface with commercial and custom research instruments and hardware.
Design and maintain medical imaging systems and automated data workflows using DICOM standards.
Automate image transfer, conversion, storage, backup, retrieval, and accessibility across multiple imaging platforms and servers.
Create and support medical image analysis and evaluation portals for investigators and clinicians.
Ensure quality, integrity, and accessibility of medical imaging and laboratory data.
Design, implement, administer, and optimize relational databases and data storage architectures.
Develop data transfer, backup, replication, archival, and disaster recovery processes to safeguard research data.
Serve as the subject matter expert on web application design, electronic data capture, and scientific data management technologies.
Provide technical recommendations to investigators, physicians, technologists, and study staff regarding data collection, record management, and system utilization.
Identify emerging technologies and recommend enhancements that improve system performance, reliability, and user experience.
Establish programming standards, policies, procedures, and best practices.
Perform quality assurance, quality control, validation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for applications, databases, and imaging systems.
Create and maintain technical documentation, training materials, user guides, and system reports.
Ensure source code, version control, and system documentation support long-term maintainability.
Mentor and oversee programmers, computer support technicians, and other technical staff; Educate users on applications, reporting tools, and data management processes.
Provide end-user support, troubleshooting assistance, and technical training.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus