NLM Senior Web Developer Job at Ripple Effect in Rockville
Ripple Effect - Rockville, MD, United States, 20849
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Overview
Are you passionate about turning complex technical requirements into elegant, user-friendly web solutions? Are you ready to use your web development skills to support groundbreaking biomedical research and public health innovation?
Ripple Effect is looking for a Senior Web Developer with 6+ years of experience building, maintaining, and optimizing secure, user-friendly websites and applications to support our client’s mission. The Senior Web Developer will play a critical role in supporting theNational Library of Medicine (NLM)—a global leader in biomedical research and data science—in its efforts to accelerate biomedical discovery and improve public health through data-powered research. This role will support the development and maintenance of high-performance, accessible, and secure web applications. This role will be integral to advancing biomedical research and public health initiatives through the creation of user-centered digital tools and platforms.
If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We offer a diverse and engaging work environment, with a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.
- Number of Openings: may have multiple openings
- Back-End Integration: Integrate data from various back-end services and databases. Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs and user feedback.
- Coding & Documentation: Write well-structured, testable, and efficient code using best software development practices. Create and maintain comprehensive software documentation.
- Collaboration & Agile Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, researchers, and system administrators. Participate in Agile development processes and contribute to sprint planning and reviews.
- Cloud & DevOps Support: Support deployment and maintenance of web applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Innovation & Continuous Learning: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and apply them to development activities. Create and maintain software documentation.
Requirements
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development, or related field
- 6 years of relevant professional experience
Basic Requirements
- Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) and integrating RESTful APIs
- Experience with backend integration and database-driven applications
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and DevOps tools
- Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508), Git version control, and SQL/NoSQL databases
- Strong communication skills for working in ahighly technical environmentand translating complex issues into plain language
To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great. Check out our capabilities .
Skills That Set You Apart
- Knowledge of biomedical informatics or clinical research systems
- Skill in data visualization and building user-friendly, accessible interfaces for scientific users
- Familiarity with NIH/NLM systems and federal IT compliance standars
If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply!
Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.
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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify .
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