Java Software Developer

About the position

Guidehouse is Seeking a Java Developer to Support NIH NEI program. This opportunity is for 3 Month employment with the Opportunity to transition to a Long term. What You Will Do: Participate in ongoing development of Laboratory Information Management System for sample tracking, meta-data recording and flow control for a clinical laboratory and high-throughput DNA sequencing facility. Work with management and staff to understand laboratory workflows and define requirements to facilitate sample receipt, processing, location management and delivery documentation. Optimize workflows to improve efficiency, fault tolerance and error trapping / recovery. Collaborate with the team members on requirements analysis, design, configuration, change and risk management, documentation, planning, accessibility remediation and compliance, and security and quality assurance. Participate in prototyping and testing of new software. Prepare documentation and provide end-user training and support as necessary; Establish productive working relationships and maintain effective communications with teammates and end-users.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing development of Laboratory Information Management System for sample tracking, meta-data recording and flow control for a clinical laboratory and high-throughput DNA sequencing facility.
• Work with management and staff to understand laboratory workflows and define requirements to facilitate sample receipt, processing, location management and delivery documentation.
• Optimize workflows to improve efficiency, fault tolerance and error trapping / recovery.
• Collaborate with the team members on requirements analysis, design, configuration, change and risk management, documentation, planning, accessibility remediation and compliance, and security and quality assurance.
• Participate in prototyping and testing of new software.
• Prepare documentation and provide end-user training and support as necessary
• Establish productive working relationships and maintain effective communications with teammates and end-users.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Strong ability to code to support back end development and some front end support as well.
• Three (3) years of object-oriented design and data modeling experience using modern technologies.
• Three (3) years developing software using Java and related technologies/frameworks.
• Three (3) years of experience working with databases and SQL queries.
• Knowledge and expertise in the following program languages/technologies: Spring, Bootstrap, XML, SQL, MySQL, Maven, JUnit, Web Service, REST.
• Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a production team, actively participating in design and testing, and troubleshooting software.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn the biological concepts of modern molecular biology and NextGen Sequencing.
• Prior experience working at the National Institutes of Health is a plus.
• Scripting experience using AngularJS and/or React.
• Linux experience.
• Azure or AWS experience.

Benefits

• 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.)