Software Developer / Database Specialist

E Logic•Gaithersburg, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Software Developer / Database Specialist to support the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST) NanoFab in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining the System for Project Management (SPM), managing the Virtual Database (VDB), generating custom reports, and providing database development support across the CNST application suite. The ideal candidate is a mid-to-senior level developer with strong Java and SQL skills, experience with enterprise reporting tools (Jasper Reports, Birt), and proficiency in Python and Django. This position requires the ability to work with complex database architectures, write sophisticated SQL queries, and support data integration across multiple systems. This is a non-personal services contract position. The contractor employee reports directly to the Prime Contractor for all human resources, disciplinary, and administrative matters, while receiving work direction and prioritization from CNST NanoFab management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum five (5) years of software development experience
U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency required
Must be able to obtain a NIST site badge; must pass criminal background check and fingerprinting
Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, JSP, HTML5, CSS, JS, XML, SQL
Proficiency in Java Spring Framework, EclipseLink, Activiti Workflow, Jetty Server
Proficiency in Jasper Reports 7.x, Jasper Studio, Birt Reports
Proficiency in Oracle RDBMS, PostgreSQL, SQLDeveloper
Proficiency in Python, Django
Experience with REST API development
Proficiency in Maven, Git, GitLab
Proficiency in Linux (Rocky 8/Ubuntu)
Strong communication skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams
Ability to exercise sound judgment and independently plan and accomplish goals

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance the System for Project Management (SPM) application
Write code in Java, Kotlin, JSP, HTML, CSS, JS, and SQL
Develop Java code reports for extracting PI and project data
Update PI and project procedures based on current NIST and CNST requirements
Automate external user project renewal procedures and notifications
Implement automated SPM lifecycle project protocols
Manage the Virtual Database (VDB) using XML, SQL, and Java with Teiid 9.x and JBoss
Write complex SQL queries including grouping, aggregation, counts, sums, case selects, and cross-database queries
Execute data calls: extract CNST statistical information from application databases
Provide data-call SQL scripts and code to CNST management
Support Oracle RDBMS and PostgreSQL databases
Maintain and enhance Jasper Reports (JR) using Java, Jasper Reports 7.x, and Jasper Studio
Generate custom metric reports from the Virtual Database
Create and maintain Birt reports within SPM
Develop CSV/PDF export functionality for user statistics and reports
Implement automated reconciliation engines for cross-system data discrepancies
Maintain the NBS REST API (Python)
Support integration between SPM and Zotero publication database