Lexical

Lexical

NLM Software Engineer I

Bethesda, Maryland

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About the role

  • Software Engineer I Lexical Intelligence provides software and services related to processing large-scale biomedical information sources.
  • Our Natural Language Processing (NLP) and analytics software is used by policy and decision makers to evaluate and prioritize current and emerging areas of research.
  • The Software Engineer I will have a firm understanding of modern programming languages, software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including inception, analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications and tools
  • Perform software analysis, design, development, testing, and maintenance primarily in Linux environments, with work also spanning Windows, MacOS, Android, web-based, and mobile platforms
  • Develop applications using programming languages and environments including C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, R, Matlab, SAS, ETL, SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Jupyter Notebooks, with openness to adopting additional languages as the technical landscape evolves
  • Contribute to the design and development of web-based and user interfaces based on user needs analyses, design prototyping, and evaluation using graphic design, data visualization, and user-centered design techniques
  • Collaborate with NLM's Research Computing and Data Science Support teams, including the Office of Computer and Communications Systems (OCCS) and LHNCBC's Scientific Computing Branch (SCB), to ensure systems comply with security policies
  • Utilize managed cloud services including container orchestration, object and document stores, SQL databases, message brokers, and search engines
  • Provide support for projects and initiatives across disciplines including clinical research, biology, computational biology, data and computer science, AI, ML, DL, NLP, and program management
  • Ensure all developed interfaces meet Section 508 compliance requirements and relevant design standards such as Responsive and RESTful design
  • Assist in the design and implementation of AI and other technology projects for the Center for Clinical Observational Investigations
  • Document technical project requirements and track development timelines, identifying and coordinating internal and external dependencies

Requirements

  • 2+ years of relevant software development or engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree or other degree(s) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages including Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, R, or SQL
  • Experience with or exposure to web-based application development, including responsive and RESTful design principles
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, GitHub, or GitLab
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to obtain a Public Trust background investigation clearance

Nice to have

  • Experience with additional programming languages or environments including Matlab, SAS, ETL, MySQL, MongoDB, Jupyter Notebooks, or shell scripting
  • Exposure to cloud computing platforms such as Google Cloud (GC), Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS configurations
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing environments
  • Experience with Section 508 accessibility compliance standards and web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.0)
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum project management frameworks
  • Exposure to emerging AI tools such as ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot
  • Familiarity with federal IT security frameworks including FISMA and NIST standards

Compensation

  • Comply with all HHS/NIH information security policies, including completing mandatory annual security awareness, privacy, and records management training
  • Salary and Benefits
  • We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including at no cost: full health and dental for you and your dependents, retirement and HSA accounts, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and accident insurance, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

Benefits

  • Adhere to HHS Rules of Behavior and the NLM Policy on Health-Related Data About Individuals, including signing required non-disclosure agreements prior to performing work

Equal opportunity

  • Lexical Intelligence, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
  • This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
  • Lexical Intelligence, LLC | 2001 Veirs Mill Rd #546 | Rockville, MD 20851

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to obtain a Public Trust background investigation clearance
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