Software Engineer

Job Family:

Software Development & Support (Digital)

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

We are searching for a Software Engineer to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This opportunity is a full-time position with Guidehouse and based in Rockville, MD with opportunity for on-site or remote work.

What You Will Do:

• Software development, design and architecture
• Write clean, maintainable code, with consideration of appropriate style and industry standards, along with documentation.
• Deliver assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner and take ownership of the product delivery.
• Oversee system administration, including deployments and configuration management.
• Work closely with scientific subject matter experts, front-end developers, and stakeholders to ensure a visually appealing, functional, and intuitive software.
• Other duties as required.

What You Will Need:

• A bachelor's or master's degree.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in professional software development 
• orking experience using Python. 
• Demonstrate ability to write software, e.g. via a GitHub/GitLab account.
• Ability to use *nix command line.
• Experience working with APIs (Application Programming Interface), integrating with external web services (REST, XML, JSON) or third-party tools.
• Ability to communicate and work with a multi-disciplinary team of developers, analysts, and scientific subject matter experts.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational database concepts
• Experience with CI/CD processes, e.g., GitHub Actions
• Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and exposure to Agile or iterative software design practices

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Degree in Computer Science
• 1+ years writing JavaScript in a professional setting.
• TypeScript and/or Angular as an advantage
• Experience with one or more pipeline management frameworks like Prefect, Nextflow or Snakemake
• Experience with building and orchestrating containers (Docker/Singularity)

The annual salary range for this position is $100,200.00-$150,200.00. 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, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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