Software Engineer

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Benefits:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
• Healthcare (FSA)
• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Overview 

Axle is seeking a Software Engineer that will provide full-stack development support for NIH systems, including application development, database management, DevOps, and quality assurance. This role supports biomedical research platforms and enterprise systems critical to NIH operations. 

This opportunity supports a blended team providing PMO leadership, IT engineering and sustainment, biomedical informatics and data science, as well as policy, process, communications, and training functions. The work enables both NIH basic research and the NIH clinical research enterprise.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain web-based and enterprise applications. 
• Support DevOps pipelines, deployment processes, and cloud environments. 
• Design and administer relational and non-relational databases. 
• Conduct quality assurance testing and independent verification & validation (IV&V). 
• Develop technical documentation and training materials. 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support system enhancements. 

Technologies May Include 

• AWS, Python, Java, Ruby, Oracle, MongoDB, NoSQL, BPMN, and related tools. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree plus four (4) years of experience.   
• Experience in full-stack development and cloud-based environments. 
• Strong database design and administration skills. 
• Experience in federal IT environments preferred. 
• Strong documentation and communication skills. 

Disclaimer:

 The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: [email protected]

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range

$145,000 - $175,000 USD