Software Engineer III

Come work with the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR) which is managed by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. for the National Cancer Institute. It is the only U.S. National Laboratory wholly focused on research, technology, and collaboration in the biomedical sciences - working to discover, to innovate, and to improve human health.

The mission of the Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (BIDS) directorate within FNLCR is to leverage leading-edge data science, informatics and information technology skills and capabilities to provide the world-class tools and services to accelerate translation of biomedical data to scientific discoveries, medical treatments, and diagnostic and prevention innovations for cancer and AIDS patients.

The BIDS Strategic and Data Science Initiatives Group has been established within the BIDS directorate to undertake key initiatives and establish new collaborations in computing and data science to address cancer challenges and accelerate cancer research. One such strategic and visible effort is the NCI-DOE collaboration setup to use large scale computing to advance the development of patient derived laboratory models of cancer, as well as improve understanding of existing treatments outside of clinical trials through the use of dynamic computer simulations and predictive models.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior Software Engineer

• Develop enterprise software for data sharing platforms. Implement new APIs and architectures
• Deliver capabilities to enable sharing of data and software (including AI models and molecular dynamics simulations) developed in NCI-DOE collaborations with the broader research community
• Perform design, development, integration and deployment using agreed upon standards and tools
• Participate in code reviews and sprint retrospectives
• Maintain high standards of software quality while delivering solutions on-time and within budget
• Identify and address technology challenges to develop robust, secure, and scalable products and solutions that meets or exceeds customer expectations
• Keep abreast of emerging trends and advances in data and metadata management

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a related field (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• In addition to the education requirements, five (5) years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a production system
• 4 years of experience in the design, development and testing of enterprise applications with Java/J2EE
• Experience with Python
• Proficient in RDBMS e.g. Postgres, Oracle. Experienced in ORM frameworks e.g. Hibernate
• Experience with web UI libraries and frameworks e.g. JQuery, Ajax, Angular
• Familiarity with RESTful web services
• Experience with Source Control systems e.g., Github, SVN
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a Master's degree
• Familiarity with machine learning tools and frameworks e.g. MLFlow, TensorFlow.js
• Experience using model representation formats e.g. ONNX
• Knowledge of scientific workflows
• Experience with data management systems handling big data
• Familiarity with cloud technologies

Expected Competencies:

• Ability to work with ease in a fast paced, agile environment
• Self-motivated and result-oriented, able to handle multiple projects efficiently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a team player