NLM Sr. Software Developer
Ripple Effect1 day ago
Rockville, MD, USASenior
Base Salary
$170k - $196k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead analysis and design of complex, scalable, secure software systems aligned with NIH/NLM research objectives.
- Lead all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Develop and maintain applications across Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and web-based platforms.
- Collaborate with researchers, data scientists, clinicians, and IT professionals on biomedical research, clinical analytics, and public health software.
- Refactor and optimize systems for performance, reliability, scalability, usability, and cross-platform compatibility.
- Implement secure coding, vulnerability assessment, FISMA and FedRAMP compliance, Section 508 accessibility, and related SSP and ATO documentation.
- Create architecture diagrams, API references, user manuals, training materials, and knowledge-base content.
- Support onboarding and knowledge sharing across the development team.
Requirements
- High school diploma and 15 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience equivalent to nine years.
- Experience leading full-lifecycle software development.
- Proficiency with languages such as C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, R, and Bash or other scripting languages.
- Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch.
- Familiarity with Jupyter Notebooks, GitHub, GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
- Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability and willingness to work onsite multiple days per week in Bethesda, Maryland.
- Preferred qualifications include biomedical, clinical, or scientific computing experience; AI/ML framework experience; Docker and Kubernetes knowledge; Section 508 expertise; NIH/NLM experience; and additional experience or an advanced degree.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and exceptional benefits.
- Work/life programs based on employment classification and personal preferences.
- Full-time regular employment at the NIH Main Campus client site with no telework; flexible work arrangements may be discussed with recruiters.
Tech Stack
BashC++DockerElasticsearchJavaJavaScriptJupyter NotebookKubernetesLinuxmacOSMongoDBMySQLPostgreSQLPythonPyTorchRTensorFlowWindows
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About Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect is a privately held consulting firm that delivers policy and program management, communications, research and evaluation, digital transformation, and data analytics services, along with specialized staffing, to federal, private, and nonprofit clients. It supports public-sector programs in health, science, and safety, including cybersecurity awareness initiatives, through program operations, change management, and analytics. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.