JavaScript/TypeScript Software Engineer (Front-End)

Job Family:

Software Development & Support (Digital)

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

We are currently searching for a JavaScript/TypeScript Software Engineer, to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This opportunity is a full-time position with Guidehouse and can sit remotely.

What You Will Do:

• Write front-end code as a primary job responsibility, considering security, testability, maintainability, scalability, performance, and documentation.

• Deliver assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner and take ownership of the task completion with good quality.

• Work closely with scientific subject matter experts, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders to ensure visually appealing, functional, and intuitive software.

• Other duties as required.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience

• Expertise with client-side technologies and frameworks; strong TypeScript, Vue, React, HTML5, and CSS3.

• Experience in building applications that send data to and receive data from HTTP-based APIs.

• Experience with version control and collaborative development practices, deploying code (including GitHub Action, pull requests, and code review) using Git and GitHub.

• Experience working with docker images and containerized applications.

• Experience with interaction design, usability, and information architecture

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, written, and oral communication skills to convey computational biology principles and concepts to non-specialists in a clear and precise manner and advise on relevant software and tools with a dedication to customer satisfaction.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to learn new software quickly. 

• Demonstrated ability to concurrently work on multiple complex projects with effective time management skills, a high level of personal and professional drive and initiative, and attention to detail

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Masters Degree in Computer Science

• Experience with relational databases and SQL.

• Ability to communicate and work with a multi-disciplinary team of developers, analysts, and scientific subject matter experts.

• Experience with working with Figma on mockups and prototypes.

• Experience with developing on cloud platforms, especially AWS.

• Experience with developing visualizations using the D3.JS Library.

The annual salary range for this position is $86,500.00-$129,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• 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

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, me