Technical Lead and Full-Stack Developer

Navigant Consulting - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Rockville, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a skilled Technical Lead and Full-Stack Developer to join our dynamic team, working on innovative projects such as MedlinePlus, MedlinePlus Connect, and Discover Women's Health Research (DiscoverWHR). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both backend and frontend technologies, with a particular focus on Python/Django, Angular, React.js, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and AWS. In this role, you will oversee the technical aspects of projects and lead a team of developers, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications for MedlinePlus, MedlinePlus Connect, and DiscoverWHR, utilizing Python/Django for backend development and implementing frontend solutions using Angular and React.js. Additionally, you will manage and interact with databases, specifically Oracle and PostgreSQL, and leverage AWS services at a high level, understanding their offerings and applications. Collaboration with DevSecOps teams will be essential to ensure seamless integration and maintenance of services. You will also ensure high standards of code quality through code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices, while staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our applications. Comprehensive documentation of technical processes, system architecture, and project specifications will also be part of your responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical aspects of projects and lead a team of developers ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
• Develop and maintain web applications for MedlinePlus, MedlinePlus Connect, and DiscoverWHR.
• Utilize Python/Django for backend development.
• Implement frontend solutions using Angular and React.js.
• Manage and interact with databases, specifically Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Leverage AWS services at a high level, understanding their offerings and applications.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to ensure seamless integration and maintenance of services.
• Ensure high standards of code quality through code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our applications.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of technical processes, system architecture, and project specifications.

Requirements

• Minimum of EIGHT (8) years experience
• Bachelors Degree
• Proficiency in Python/Django for backend development.
• Experience with frontend JavaScript frameworks, particularly Angular and React.js.
• Strong knowledge of database management systems, including Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with AWS services and their applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of NIH NLM MedlinePlus and MedlinePlus Connect is a plus.
• Previous experience working on health-related projects or applications.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus