Full Stack Developer, Senior - Data Management

LCG, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to lead data management and portal development efforts. In this pivotal role, you will architect and maintain sophisticated data systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards while enhancing public/private portals for data sharing. Your expertise in cloud architectures and bioinformatics will be crucial in supporting advanced data analyses and integration pipelines. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will significantly impact public health research and collaboration.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan Contributions

Paid Leave

Professional Development

Lifestyle Benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in full stack development for secure data management systems.
• Expertise in modern programming languages and frameworks like React and Django.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable data management systems for client program data.
• Develop software tools for data collection, visualization, and analysis.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Data Management

Bioinformatics

Cloud Architecture

Data Analysis

Programming Languages (Python, JavaScript)

Data Visualization

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Bioinformatics

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Tableau

D3.js

Job description

This job opportunity is part of an RFP process; candidates are invited to submit their resumes detailing relevant experience.

Job Title - Full Stack Developer, Senior - Data Management

Job Summary - We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer, Senior who will play a critical role in data management, public/private portal maintenance, and program coordination, ensuring interoperability with existing federal research infrastructures, while maintaining compliance with security and data privacy standards (e.g., FISMA, HIPAA). This is a senior technical role requiring expertise in complex data systems, public and private portal development, secure and compliant cloud architectures, and bioinformatics data management standards.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management, Analysis, and Sharing

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  Architect, develop, and maintain a flexible, scalable data management system supporting storage, quality control, retrieval, visualization, and sharing of client program data.

  
  

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  Ensure compliance with data interoperability standards such as FAIR, and integrate with federal repositories (e.g., ImmPort, IEDB, CEIRR).

  
  

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  Develop software tools for meta-data and data collection, harmonization, tracking, updating, visualization, and analysis.

  
  

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  Implement secure de-identification, anonymization, and validation processes for human subject data according to HIPAA, Common Rule, and NIH policies.

  
  

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  Conduct advanced data analyses and develop integration pipelines for complex, diverse data sets.

  
  

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  Produce regular data quality reports and support advanced data mining for client investigators.

  
  

Portal Development and Maintenance

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  Establish, maintain, and enhance a client public/private portal with secure controlled access for data sharing and public engagement.

  
  

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  Build features for data browsing, reagent/sample tracking, SOP sharing, program status visualization, and publication aggregation.

  
  

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  Design and implement query tools to support data reporting, sample tracking, vaccine candidate tracking, and program coordination needs.

  
  

Quality Assurance and Interoperability

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  Design and implement automated quality control systems for all incoming data.

  
  

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  Maintain version control across all documentation, software, interfaces, and databases.

  
  

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  Adopt and enforce FAIR data-sharing guidelines, supporting dissemination to public databases.

  
  

Program Coordination and Communication Support

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  Develop and maintain systems for tracking vaccine candidate development, reagents, and sample sharing across client.

  
  

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  Provide technical support for working group and subcommittee coordination, meetings, and reporting.

  
  

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  Support client training initiatives by developing user guides, SOPs, and providing technical consultation on client resources.

  
  

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  Assist in scientific manuscript preparation by supplying technical figures, data extracts, and system documentation as needed.

  
  

Qualifications

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  Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

  
  

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  8+ years experience in full stack development for secure, large-scale data management systems.

  
  

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  Experience integrating systems with federal repositories like ImmPort, IEDB, CEIRR, or other NIH-funded databases.

  
  

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  Familiarity with bioinformatics and life sciences research data.

  
  

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  Knowledge of DevOps practices and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

  
  

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  Certification(s) in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, or full-stack development a plus,

  
  

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  Expertise in modern programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar) and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, Django, Spring Boot).

  
  

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  Deep understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and data architecture, including cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).

  
  

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  Experience designing interoperable systems that meet government data standards (e.g., FAIR, HIPAA, FISMA).

  
  

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  Strong background in designing user-friendly, secure web portals with access control.

  
  

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  Experience with data visualization libraries/tools (e.g., D3.js, Tableau, Power BI).

  
  

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  Proven ability to develop automated QA/QC workflows and data validation tools.

  
  

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  Strong experience documenting software systems, APIs, and data workflows following federal guidelines like DHHS EPLC.

  
  

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $120,600 to $149,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The target salary is $134,800 per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at [e-mail].

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