GSRS Software Engineer

We are currently searching for a GSRS Software Engineer to support the overall operational objectives of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.  This opportunity is part-time, and it is on site in Rockville, MD.  

• Design, build and maintain data models and back-end infrastructure to support the Global Substance Registration System GSRS project GSRS, datasets and software application, currently using spring-boot, JUnit and microservices architecture.
• Conduct and document user experience interviews with GSRS user registrars, query, potential new users to drive the requirements and design of GSRS.
• Design, build and maintain gsrsncatsnih.gov web-based application for internal NCATS software development projects as well as external applications in collaboration with other organizations.
• Work with colleagues to establish, troubleshoot and document best practices for software development, e.g., continuous integration and continuous deployment, using technologies such as Jenkins, Travis, Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud services, in support of the team and collaborators FDA, USP, EMA, etc.
• Work with a diverse group of translational researchers e.g., chemists, biologists, computational biologists, etc. and external collaborators to utilize GSRS or other DPI Informatics resources into their projects.
• Utilize best-of-breed technology stacks to implement and support NCATS scientific projects, for GSRS this include Cheminformatics Toolkits including Molwitch, Chemaxons JChem.
• Work with staff on project management tasks for various types of projects within DPI.
• Work with the tech lead and project manager to identify and fill gaps in development and implementation processes.

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Required qualifications:

• Preferred: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline with two (2) years of specialized experience in research data analysis.
• Minimum:  Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant applied discipline with five (5) years of specialized experience.

Skills:

• Experience writing unit tests and documentation for software.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Experience working with a team of software developers through agile sprints and tracking work via tools such as JIRA, Github projects.
• Desire to write applications using bleeding edge technologies.

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Due to our contractual requirements, to be eligible for this role, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at time of hire.  

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• 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.
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• 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.

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