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Job Location: Rockville, MD

Full Stack Developer

 

(ID: 2025-0875)

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)

 

Axle is seeking a Full Stack Developer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) located in Rockville, MD. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable, reliable, and flexible applications in TypeScript using NodeJS and Angular 19+

  • Design, implement, and/or use RESTful web services

  • Implement modern and responsive UI for the web and variety of devices

  • Participate in agile software development, prototyping, testing, and code reviews with a small team of developers

  • Write robust unit and end-to-end tests

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Experience with data visualization technologies (i.e., D3.js)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics or other related field (years of work experience will be considered in lieu of degree)

  • 3+ years experience working with TypeScript/JavaScript

  • 3+ years experience as a full-stack developer

  • Experience with the following:

    • Node.js

    • Angular 19+

    • SQL databases (PostgreSQL)

    • Containers and container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

    • DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

  • Familiarity with VCS such as Git

  • Experience with unit and end-to-end testing frameworks

  • Experience with using and leveraging GenAI technologies (i.e., CursorAI, Cline, Windsurf)

 

Relevant Skills

  • Familiarity with biomedical research data
  • Critical thinking, problem solving, and attention to detail
  • Clear, concise communication
  • Technical writing ability
  • Familiarity working in an Agile environment
  • Attention to detail when building visually appealing and intuitive UI

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Salary Range
$100,000—$130,000 USD

DevOps Engineer

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 around the globe. 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:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401K Match
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

 

Overview:

Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous DevOps Engineer to our dynamic team. 

 

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Create & maintaining continuous integration & delivery pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes. Establish & configure & maintain servers, networks, storage systems, and databases using the following: Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Kubernetes, Terraform in AWS, Google Cloud Platform and Azure using security features like WAF and Shield.

 

Education:

Master’s in Computer Science + 6 Months work experience

 

Mail Resumes to:

Axle Informatics, Attn: Human Resources, 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 400, North Bethesda, MD 20852

 

Only mailed resumes will be considered.

 

 

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 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

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s 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.

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.

 

DevSecOps Engineer

(ID: 2025-1349)

Axle Informatics 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 around the globe. 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 premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations. 

Benefits We Offer:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401K Matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overview

The DevSecOps Engineer supports the secure, scalable, and reliable operation of our cloud-native infrastructure. This role bridges development, security, and operations to manage production Kubernetes environments, strengthen infrastructure security, and drive automation across the technology stack. The ideal candidate brings a security-first mindset, strong operational expertise, and the ability to design and refine efficient, resilient systems through infrastructure-as-code, monitoring improvements, and modern DevSecOps best practices.

 

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Manages production Kubernetes clusters and Helm deployments to ensure stability, scalability, and performance.

  • Maintains and optimizes Docker-based containerized environments, including multi-container orchestration.

  • Identifies, assesses, and remediates security vulnerabilities across cloud and containerized systems.

  • Implements monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to support observability and operational excellence.

  • Automates infrastructure provisioning and configuration using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.

  • Designs and maintains CI/CD pipelines supporting secure, automated deployments.

  • Troubleshoots network, DNS, API, and distributed system issues.

  • Supports AWS cloud infrastructure including EKS, EC2, IAM, and VPC networking.

  • Documents infrastructure, standards, and processes to ensure consistency and compliance.

  • Collaborates with development teams to ensure secure, reliable deployment practices.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes operations and Helm-based deployments.

  • Proficiency with Docker and Docker Compose.

  • Advanced Linux administration skills across distributions.

  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch, etc.).

  • Strong scripting abilities in Bash, Python, or similar for automation and tooling.

  • Knowledge of security best practices, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation.

  • Proficiency with AWS services including EKS, EC2, IAM, and networking components.

  • Experience with Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools.

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

 

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

  • At least 2+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps experience managing production Kubernetes environments.

  • Eligibility Requirement: Employment is limited to U.S. Persons (citizens, nationals, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees).

 

If you are looking to join a team that values innovation, security, and continuous improvement, this role offers the opportunity to help build and maintain a resilient, scalable infrastructure platform.

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 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

Disclaimer: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. 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 or responsibilities as needed.

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.

Salary Range
$115,000—$130,000 USD

Software Engineer

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 around the globe. 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:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401K Match
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

 

Overview:

Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Software Engineer to our dynamic team. 

 

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Develop, build web applications using Angular, Node.js, TypeScript, and SQL/NoSQL databases, responsive frontends and backends, implementing OAuth authentication, creating RESTful APIs, and automated testing.

 

Education:

Requires: Master’s in Software Engineering

 

Mail Resumes to: 

Axle Informatics, Attn: Human Resources, 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 400, North Bethesda, MD 20852

 

Only mailed resumes will be considered.

 

 

 

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 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

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s 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.

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.

 

 

 

High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Engineer

(ID: 2025-0683)

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 High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Engineer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) located in Rockville, 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)

 

Overview: 

The High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Engineer will support the Scientific Computing and Informatics (SCI) team at The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). This role will focus on the design, optimization, security, and maintenance of HPC and cloud-based infrastructures that enable cutting-edge biomedical research through scalable, secure, and high-performing computing environments. 

 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Design, configure, and maintain scalable HPC clusters for optimal performance. 

  • Support documentation and ATO (Authority to Operate) processes. 

  • Ensure infrastructure design compliance with federal security standards and best practices. 

  • Implement monitoring tools such as XDMoD for transparency and user reporting. 

  • Integrate platforms such as JupyterHub and job schedulers (e.g., Slurm) for improved interactivity. 

  • Develop and manage AWS-based infrastructure using Terraform, Packer, and Ansible. 

  • Automate deployment workflows to streamline provisioning, updates, and scaling. 

  • Manage systems involved in AWS Secure Cloud Bridging (SCB) and STRIDES initiatives. 

  • Implement CIS benchmark-aligned system hardening using OpenSCAP. 

  • Administer optimized compute images (CPU/GPU) for scientific workflows. 

  • Leverage tools such as OpenHPC, Warewulf, and Ansible for environment management. 

  • Lead and coordinate quarterly patch cycles. 

  • Partner with researchers and external stakeholders on critical projects. 

  • Facilitate solution transitions to other NIH centers and collaborators. 

  • Contribute to publications and team objectives through deep technical engagement. 

 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Federal ATO processes experience required 

  • HPC architecture and performance optimization is required 

  • Scientific software development and deployment 

  • High-speed network and parallel file system architecture 

  • Troubleshooting, diagnostics, and technical support 

  • Strong communication and multitasking skills 

  • Programming & Scripting:  

  • Languages – Pascal, BASIC, Delphi, Visual Basic, C, C++ 

  • Scripting – Bash, Perl, Python, Ruby, PEAR, Tcl 

  • Systems & Network Administration:  

  • Linux – RHEL/CentOS, SUSE, Debian, Ubuntu 

  • Windows – 95–10; NT–Server 2016 

  • Networking – Active Directory, TCP/IP v4/v6, DHCP, DNS, WINS 

  • Legacy – NOVELL 3.1–5, VPN, Citrix, Terminal Services 

  • Monitoring & Management Tools:  

  • Nagios, Ganglia, HP BAC, Precise i3 

  • SGI SMC, HP PCM, Bright Cluster Manager (incl. Data Analytics) 

  • Infrastructure & Automation:  

  • Puppet, Cobbler, Ansible, Chef 

  • Red Hat Satellite, Kickstart, RPM optimization 

  • File Systems & Archiving:  

  • Panasas (DirectFlow/panfs), DDN (GPFS), SGI DMF, StorHouse/RFS (Filetek) 

  • HPC Tools & Job Scheduling:  

  • MOAB/MAUI, Torque, PBS Pro, Windows HPC Scheduler 

  • Visualization & Remote Access:  

  • Nice DCV, EnginFrame, VNC, OpenText Exceed OnDemand, Web Remote Desktop 

  • Containerization & GPU:  

  • Docker, Kubernetes, Kubeflow, NVIDIA DGX-1 GPU systems 

  • Databases:  

  • SQL Server (2000–2008), MySQL, Zope 

  • High-Speed Networking:  

  • Infiniband, Mellanox, OFED, Voltaire, Force10 

  • Proven experience in: 

  • HPC architecture and performance tuning 

  • Cybersecurity in HPC/cloud environments 

  • Infrastructure as Code (AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Packer) 

  • Supporting scientific workflows in research environments 

 

 

 

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.

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Salary Range
$150,000—$160,000 USD