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Front End Web Developer

Bethesda, MD

(ID: 2024-8565)


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 Front End Web Developer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute for Nursing Research (NINR) located in Bethesda, MD.


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)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

Provides web development support to NINR, including website design, content updates, and general maintenance. The candidate will identify and troubleshoot front-end issues and implement effective solutions, collaborate with NINR staff and contractors (e.g., communications team, graphic designer(s), and back-end developers to complete projects. NINR's website uses Drupal 10 and is hosted by Acquia. The web developer shall have certification(s) in web applications and experience in website development, webpage design, web-based scripting language(s), and web graphics files and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in federal projects and an understanding of government systems and compliance standards.

 


Deliverables:

 

  • New and updated webpages - Ad-Hoc

  • Web applications - Ad-Hoc

  • Pre and post page optimization reports - Ad-Hoc

  • SEO and Analytics reports - Quarterly

  • UX/UI usability documentation - Ad-Hoc

  • Technical documentation for reusable code - Ad-Hoc

 

Work Details:

 

  • Interface with staff as needed to gather project requirements, develop project plan with web team, and help execute plan. - 1
  • Provide project management guidance and assistance to specific projects and activities. - 2
  • Design, develop, document, analyze, create, test and modify computer systems, programs and integrations. - 3
  • Support and maintain scientific computer systems including hardware, operating systems, and associated services in a high-performance computing environment. - 4
  • Provide integrated domain expertise across complex computational environments. - 5

  • Provides technical experience needed to perform analyses, processing and user support of various computer systems using standard statistical procedures and techniques.

  • Sets up and uses various computer systems and software packages.

  • Determine needs and provide IT support for computerized systems supporting activities.

  • Compiles and manages data and assists with quality control.

  • Utilize knowledge of data structure, data management and various programming language.

  • Manage data formatting input and output.

  • Perform quality assurance and quality control; troubleshoot issues with image analysis and quality.

  • Produces various reports, graphs and figures for presentation.

  • Prepare data and analysis for presentations and publication.

  • Prepare reports and offer solutions supporting ongoing needs assessment and strategic planning related to computer systems management and engineering.

  • Present results in graphical using appropriate language.

  • Provide documentation as required and participate in code reviews, planning sessions, and routine status meetings.

  • Enhance efficient and effective presentation of information, content, images and graphics online and through the digital platforms.

  • Trains users in applying systems and analysis methods.

  • Provide computing support including troubleshooting, answering technical inquiries from users, and procuring new systems.

  • Plan, organize and coordinate formal and informal IT related training and orientation of IT initiatives.

  • Maintains systems software as well as hardware and security configurations.

  • Maintain computational infrastructure, including upgrading and configuration of hardware and software systems.

  • Mitigate security vulnerabilities; remediate vulnerabilities and ensure that all the Operating Systems are hardened and up to date; administer firewalls, web servers, file servers and database servers.

  • Independently monitor internal network systems, address system performance issues.

  • Test the operation and evaluate the performance of individual hardware components to ensure that they meet specifications.

  • Maintain system software, hardware configuration, and security, as well as upgrade of the software as necessary to maintain security.

  • Maintains interface software between multiple computer environments to ensure smooth operation and communication.

  • Work with data users to define, prioritize and implement metadata standards across systems.

  • Test and maintain software products to ensure strong functionality and optimization.

  • Implement improvements to development activities to speed development of applications, databases or software tools.

  • Develops new programs and systems as needed.

  • Create system documentation, electronic templates and examples, training materials and presentations.

  • Design and build database-driven web applications to meet specific user needs for information and/or data management.

  • Develop and test web applications.

  • Develop scripts to automate data processing pipelines.

  • Develop and implement new or major revisions to applications, databases, or software tools.

  • Coordinates data storage and mining.

  • Manage full lifecycle of web-based applications.

  • Manage an extensive array of data storage systems and an enterprise class backup system.

  • Develop and analyze custom user interfaces, perform data modeling, migration of legacy data, and develop applications providing related functionality.

 


1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked



Minimum Education:

Bachelor


Additional Qualifications:

 

Certifications & Licenses

  • The web developer shall have certifications in web applications and experience in website development, webpage design, web-based scripting languages, and web graphics files and standards.

 

Field of Study

  • Communication Technologies

  • Computer and Information Systems

 

Software

  • JavaScript

  • CSS3

  • Acquia Cloud

  • GitHub

  • Drupal

  • HTML5

  • Microsoft Office Suite including Teams and Planner

  • Google Suite including Analytics, Tag Manage, Search Console, Looker Studio

  • JIRA

 

Skills

  • Application of Digital Communications Federal Compliance Standards

  • Webpage Creation and Development

  • Content Management Maintenance

  • Proficiency with web-based scripting languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular)

 


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: careers@axleinfo.com


This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. #INDPSD

Salary Range

$95,000 - $106,000 USD

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