Software Developer

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

5d•$98,000 - $163,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Full Stack Developer with expertise in Python and JavaScript/Typscript, particularly with the React framework. This role will contribute to both backend services and frontend user interfaces for web and mobile applications used by researchers and clinicians at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time position with Guidehouse and may be performed remotely or on-site at NIH in Rockville, MD. The Software Developer will work closely with PhD-level scientists and subject matter experts to translate complex scientific workflows into reliable, scalable software solutions. The role will develop software that makes complex scientific data and processes accessible and actionable. Development is highly collaborative and iterative, driven by ongoing feedback from researchers, clinical staff, subject matter experts, and fellow developers. Strong communication skills are essential, as the Developer will regularly interact with non-technical business roles to understand requirements and explain technical solutions clearly.

Requirements

B.S. in computer science or related field
Backend: Python, REST APIs, AWS
Frontend: React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS
Tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines
Testing: Unit and integration testing
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to code quality and continuous improvement
4 (FOUR) years of Full stack web application development and maintenance experience, including development in Python and building applications with React
Experience developing and consuming REST APIs
3 (THREE) years of experience working with databases
Experience building containerized applications using Docker
2 (TWO) years of experience using GitHub actions for use with CI/CD
Experience deploying and operating software on AWS (e.g., ECS/EKS, S3, RDS)
Experience communicating with end users on software development projects; being comfortable explaining complex computational terms using simple language for a non-computational audience
Demonstrated experience extending the functionality of existing software; ability to learn an existing body of code and extend it
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SCRUM/Agile development
Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI
Experience visualizing complex or large-scale data sets
Experience reviewing and responding to security vulnerability reports

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications using Python and React (JavaScript/TypeScript).
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
Develop responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces using React and modern frontend tooling.
Participate with cross-functional software development team and subject matter experts working in an Agile environment
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
Develop new applications as well as extend existing applications; develop new features and customizations that harmonize with existing codebases
Optimize application performance and scalability of existing analysis pipelines to meet the demands of rapidly growing datasets
Maintain CI/CD workflows and support deployment processes
Experiment with new technologies and systems as well as prototype solutions for potential integration into existing infrastructure
Review and address security vulnerabilities in collaboration with our security and infrastructure teams

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.)