Guidehouse is currently searching for a Java Software Developer to support our client at the National Institutes of Health. The Java Software Developer serves as a member of our dynamic service delivery team to provide development, operations and maintenance support including customization, availability, reliability, performance, monitoring, and security of a portfolio of web-based applications.

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.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor s or Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering.
• 5+ years of object-oriented design and data modeling experience using modern technologies.
• 5+ years developing software using Java and related technologies/frameworks.
• 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.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn the biological concepts of modern molecular biology and NextGen Sequencing.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Prior experience working at the National Institutes of Health is a plus.
• Scripting experience using AngularJS or/and React.
• Linux experience.
• Azure or AWS experience.