Senior Software Developer - Viral Diseases

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Senior Software Developer to envision product development and manage projects through completion. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining custom bioinformatics tools and software, as well as designing, implementing, and maintaining databases for storing and managing genomic and epidemiological data at the Viral Genomics & Bioinformatics Department, within the Viral Diseases Program (VDP) at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR).

This position will automate data analysis workflows, integrate bioinformatics tools and databases, ensure data quality, integrity, and security, develop and implement data management policies and procedures, and provide technical support to team members. This position reports to the Lead, Viral Genomics and Bioinformatics.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Develop and maintain custom bioinformatics tools and software for analyzing genomic and epidemiological data.
• Automate data analysis workflows to improve efficiency and reproducibility.
• Integrate bioinformatics tools and databases into a cohesive software environment.
• Design, implement, and maintain relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) for storing and managing genomic and epidemiological data.
• Manage NGS (Illumina and Nanopore) data transfer from sequencing instruments to High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources.
• Manage the internal custom project management website, code and backend.
• Interface with WRAIR IT on HPC software and database-related issues.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security by implementing appropriate data validation and access control mechanisms.
• Develop and implement data management policies and procedures, including data backup and recovery plans.
• Provide data access and support to team members, including creating data queries and reports.
• Collaborate with bioinformaticians to design and implement new software features and database schemas.
• Stay current with the latest advances in software development, database management, and data security technologies.
• Provide technical support to team members, including troubleshooting software issues and providing training.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, Java, C++, etc.).
• Experience with software development methodologies).
• Knowledge of bioinformatics tools and databases.
• Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of data modeling and database design.
• Experience with managing high-performance computing (HPC) data storage, environments and resources.
• Strong data management skills.
• Familiarity with data security principles.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience working with genomic or epidemiological data.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
• Experience with containerization and package management systems (e.g., Docker, Conda).
• Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL).
• Experience with data warehousing.
• Experience in a government or military research environment.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $88,600-$100,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.