(ID: 2026-1547)
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).
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)
Position Overview
Axle is hiring a mid-level PowerApps / SharePoint Developer to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in improving collaboration, automating workflows, and streamlining business processes. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience building PowerApps solutions, configuring SharePoint Online sites, and integrating data from multiple sources to support research and administrative programs across NIH. This is an excellent role for someone looking to contribute directly to NIH’s mission while growing technical skills in the Microsoft Power Platform and federal IT environment.
Key Responsibilities
-
Develop and maintain PowerApps (Canvas and Model-Driven) applications that automate NIH business processes and enhance data accessibility.
-
Design and configure SharePoint Online sites, lists, pages, and web parts to improve collaboration and document management.
-
Create Power Automate workflows to streamline approvals, notifications, and data movement.
-
Integrate Power Platform solutions with other Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Outlook, Excel) and external data sources (SQL Server, SharePoint).
-
Support troubleshooting, enhancements, and updates for existing PowerApps and SharePoint applications.
-
Ensure app designs meet Section 508 accessibility and agency security guidelines (HHS IT standards).
-
Work closely with business users and NIH staff to gather requirements, provide user support, and deliver clear documentation.
-
Participate in testing, code reviews, and version control to maintain quality and consistency across solutions.
Required Qualifications
-
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
-
3–5 years of professional experience developing with PowerApps and SharePoint Online.
-
Proficiency in PowerApps formulas, Power Automate flows, and SharePoint configuration.
-
Solid understanding of data modeling, connectors, and integration with Microsoft 365 services.
-
Experience using basic scripting or APIs (PowerShell, REST, or Microsoft Graph).
-
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and communication skills.
- Ability to work onsite in Bethesda, MD 2 days a week.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
-
Experience supporting HHS, NIH, or another federal health agency.
-
Familiarity with Azure Active Directory, Dataverse, or SQL Server.
-
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate or similar certification.
-
Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for SharePoint UI customization.
Why Join Us
At Axle, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team helping NIH harness technology to advance biomedical research and operational excellence. You’ll enjoy a collaborative, learning-focused environment with opportunities to expand your technical expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.
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.
#IND