Senior Software Developer

Company: Medical Science & Computing (MSC), a Dovel company
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) is part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NCBI is the world's premier biomedical center hosting over six million daily users that seek research, clinical, genetic, and other information that directly impacts biomedical research and public health - at NCBI you can literally help to accelerate cures for diseases! NCBI's wide range of applications, platforms (node, python, Django, C++, you name it) and environments (big data [petabytes], machine learning, multiple clouds) serve more users than almost any other US Government Agency according to The Controlled Data Access (CDA) team is responsible for developing and maintaining state of the art digital token technologies to manage users and access to the Database of Human Genotype and Phenotype (dbGaP) systems. The Senior Software Developer will work with the team to develop and maintain software supporting NCBI's Controlled Data Access technologies including the Authorized Access platform and Study Registration System. NCBI's implementation of the Researcher Auth Service (RAS Clearinghouse), and the Data Repository Service (DRS). The CDA team employs several technologies such as: SQL, C++, C#, Python, Java, JSON, JWT, JWS, YAML, OpenAPI, XML, XSL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Our development environment is currently comprised of: Microsoft SQL Server, Linux, .Net, gmake, with git for source control, TeamCity/Jenkins for CI/CD. Duties & Responsibilities

• Stay up to date with new technologies and changes to the infrastructure
• Share your knowledge with the team and help mentor others
• Provide expertise to other developers for the design and development of new solutions
• Participate in cross product skill sharing activities to decrease knowledge silos
• Develop, Test, and Deploy solutions for the product line
• Maintain and develop code in support of the product line
• Estimate, plan, and manage all assigned tasks and report on progress
• Document software and systems to meet product and program requirements Requirements Required qualifications:
  • 10 years of experience and demonstrated proficiency in Object-Oriented programming using C++
  • Fluency in scripting languages such as BASH, or Python
  • Programming experience in a Linux environment
  • Experience with Cloud technologies:
    • AWS: EC2, S3
    • GCP: GKE, Google Store
    • Ability to work with JSON and similar structured document formats
    • Experience with network programming, multi-threaded programming
    • Experience with SQL and relational databases
    • Experience with HTML, CGI and REST APIs
    • Experience with Agile development practices
    • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, unit tests, integration, and regression testing
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or scientific field (engineering, physics), or equivalent experience
    • Due to our contractual requirements and federal orders, including an Executive Order from the White House and an emergency regulation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the position for which you are applying requires that you provide proof of your vaccination status. If you are unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons or because of a sincerely held religious belief, you may request an exemption from the vaccination requirement which shall be reviewed after the submission of requested documentation. If an accommodation is granted, the conditions may include weekly testing and masking. All Guidehouse employees also agree to follow any additional health and safety mitigation policies that may be required in the workplace. Preferred qualifications:
      • Understanding of theory of Capability Systems
      • Understanding of JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and JSON Web Signature (JWS)
      • Experience using cryptographic algorithms and PKI
      • Experience with keystores
      • Experience with AWS Lambda and GCP Cloud Functions
      • Experience in MSSQL stored procedures
      • Experience in multi-platform development (POSIX, .NET).
      • Experience with containers (Docker) #LI-TH1 Due to our contractual requirements and federal orders, including an Executive Order from the White House and an emergency regulation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the position for which you are applying requires that you provide proof of your vaccination status. If you are unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons or because of a sincerely held religious belief, you may request an exemption from the vaccination requirement which shall be reviewed after the submission of requested documentation. If an accommodation is granted, the conditions may include weekly testing and masking. All Guidehouse employees also agree to follow any additional health and safety mitigation policies that may be required in the workplace. Company Description We are a trusted government partner that blends deep domain expertise with advanced technologies to help our customers solve complex problems that improve, protect, and save lives. As a rapidly growing company, we combine entrepreneurial spirit, customer focus, and an outcomes-based approach to support agency missions in health IT, life sciences, public safety, and grants management. The Dovel Family of Companies offers employees an opportunity to advance beyond a specific role or contract, we offer a path to develop an enriching career. We believe in empowering a culture of innovation, customer success, and employee growth. What you'll get---
        • Time Off! Flexible schedules and company paid holidays allow you to take the time you need.
        • Investment in YOU! 401(K) company contributions are yours to keep with no waiting period.
        • Choices! Unique healthcare plans to choose from with options like fertility and orthodontia benefits.
        • Discovery! With our tuition assistance and training programs, we support your career advancement.
        • Tax Savings! Enroll in pre-tax Health or Dependent Care Flexible Spending, HSA with company contributions, parking, and/or transit commuter benefits.
        • Support! Working parents and busy professionals - we've got you covered with a supportive culture, confidential Employee Assistance Program and a membership to Care.com.
        • Perks! Employee discounts, peer recognition programs, company-wide wellness challenges, and fun community events.
        • A Voice! A unique culture where you can influence decisions and have your voice heard. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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