Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II

ESI provides direct support to the Frederick National Lab (FNL) and its clients at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), aiding their mission to accelerate the prevention and treatment of cancer. FNL's support of NCI includes the management and execution of IT projects.

The organization supports several high-priority programs focused on advancing research through modern data infrastructure. These programs provide secure, cloud-based environments that accelerate discovery byfacilitatingdata submission, sharing, access, interoperability, and cost-effective analysis  data ecosystems are dynamic and evolving infrastructures that bring together data from various collections generated or held at institutions across the country and worldwide, ensuring quality and consistency for the broader research community.

• Enhanced cloud-computing platforms.

• Services thatlinkdisparate information, including clinical, image, and molecular data.

• Standards and tools so that data are interoperable.

• Essential underlying data science infrastructure, methods, and portals for the Cancer Data Ecosystem.

• Sustainable data governance to ensure long‑term health of the Ecosystem.

• Collaborate with other developers and test engineers to produce high-quality software that delivers business value and follows established standards and processes.

• Independently develop, code,modify, test, and debug application programs with minimal guidance.

• Serve as a trusted code reviewer forpeers andfollow and help evolve documented best practices for testing and validation.

• Independently emulate the style and architecture of the existingcodebase andwrite clear technical design documents for your own projects.

• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.

• Set milestones, break work into tasks, andparticipatein retrospectives; present technical design and project progress to the team.

• Work with business users to develop and implement acceptance tests to ensure the product meets customer requirements.

• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production problems.

• Create andmaintaintechnicaldocumentation and contribute to team-level documentation.

• Mentor and support junior team members as needed;participate in and occasionally present at technical forums such as brown bags or design reviews.

• Use approved AI tools independently to support research, implementation, and documentation — critically evaluating AI-generated outputs for correctness beforeuseandsharing effective prompts and workflows with teammates.

• Proactively communicate the status of your work, risks, and blockers to the team and stakeholders.

• Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards and actively engage in process improvement initiatives.

• Possession of abachelor's degree from a college/university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in Computer Science or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in the responsibilities described above.

• Experience designing, developing, and delivering Web 2.0 systems using HTML/HTML5, Java, JavaScript, ReactJS, Angular JS, Bootstrap, Node.js, Docker, SQL, CSS, OOP, Python, and AWS Core Services.

• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience working directly with customers to discuss their requirements and objectives.

• Ability to prioritize, status, and multitask.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a strong ability to coordinate and collaborate on tasks and activities within a team environment.

• Ability to work in a busy and complex setting, including working with all levels of staff within the government, with familiarity with the nuances of government practices and processes.

In a time when federal agencies rely on novel technology solutions, ESI stands as a trusted partner. We have built our success on our commitment to technology, teamwork, and trust. At ESI, we acknowledge and celebrate our dedicated, diverse staff, who consistently strive for and achieve excellence.

ESI offers a robust benefits package that includes health care, paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings, professional development, and more.

ESI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, includingequitablehiring and promotion…