Senior Application Developer

Job Family:

Software Development & Support (Digital)

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

We are currently searching for a Senior Application Developer to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This opportunity is a full-time position with Guidehouse, that can be performed on-site or remotely while supporting researchers in Rockville, MD.

What You Will Do:

• Software development, design, and architecture. 

• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, considering appropriate style, industry standards, and documentation. 

• Deliver assigned tasks promptly and efficiently, and take ownership of the product delivery. 

• Work closely with scientific subject matter experts, back-end developers, and stakeholders to ensure visually appealing, functional, and intuitive software. 

• Other duties as required.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline, or additional FOUR (4) years of experience in lieu of a degree

• Minimum SIX (6) years experience in Software Development

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model. 

• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles. 

• Experience developing and using RESTful web services and JSON or XML objects for communication. 

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

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience with Python development and related frameworks such as Django or Flask

• Experience with *nix shell scripting

• Experience with CI/CD processes, especially GitHub Actions. 

• Familiarity with relational database concepts. 

• Experience with Docker and the development of containerized applications.

• Familiarity with building applications on Amazon Web Service (AWS). 

• Experience with Elasticsearch.

• Experience supervising software developers.

• Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and exposure to Agile or iterative software design practices.

• Knowledge of the Broad Institute applications seqr and/or HAIL

The annual salary range for this position is $99,500.00-$149,300.00. 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

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