(ID: 2024-7277)

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 nationally and abroad. 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).

Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Computer Systems Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail oriented Lead Full Stack Developer to join our vibrant team. Axle is offering this opportunity fully remote and does not require the candidate to move/be located in the Bethesda/Rockville area.  

Responsibilities:

• Participate in agile software development, prototyping, and code reviews with a small team of developers.

• Lead a team of developers.

• As a full-stack developer, code back-end services in Node JS and front-end in HTML, CSS3, and JavaScript, Angular.

• Design, implement, and/or use RESTful web services.

• Implement modern and responsive UI for the web and various devices.

• Write testable, well-thought-out code within the JavaScript ecosystem, embracing additional languages and frameworks when appropriate.

• Perform unit, end-to-end, and performance testing software under load to ensure reliability and scalability.

• Write unit and end-to-end test code using AI tools like Co-pilot, Codium AI.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience working on a scalable web-based application.

• 5+ years of experience as a Full-stack developer and/or server-side.

• Must have experience leading technical teams.

• Experience designing, implementing, and using RESTful Web Services with Service-Oriented Architecture.

• Must have 5+ years of hands-on experience with Angular.

• Must have 5+ years of hands-on experience with Node JS.

• 5+ years of programming experience.

• Knowledge and experience with various JavaScript frameworks like React, D3, etc., and strong experience working with MVC.

• Solid understanding of version control principles, preferably using Git.

• Experience using mocking frameworks, testing frameworks, dependency injection, NoSQL, and/or relational databases.

• Excellent knowledge of HTML, CSS, cross-browser layout skills, and responsive design knowledge.

• Strong knowledge of how to navigate the vast and quickly evolving collection of open-source projects and select the right tool for the job.

• Attention to detail and an ability to build reliable, scalable, and flexible software.

• Knowledge and experience with SharePoint is a plus.

• Knowledge and experience with authentication is a plus.

• Experience in SQL databases like Postgres, Oracle.

• Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB is a plus.

• Experience in creating and hosting services in Docker is a plus.

• Exposure to AI-augmented software development using tools like Co-pilot, Codium AI.

• Exposure to Large Language Models is a plus.

• Experience in IOT is a plus.

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]