Senior Software Engineer – Biomedical Informatics
AxleRockville, Maryland, United States
Posted March 30, 2026
140000 - 160000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications.
Job Description
Axle is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Biomedical Informatics 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. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep experience in scientific computing and biomedical informatics to lead the development and maintenance of software systems that support translational research.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
- Proficiency in Python for application development, scripting, and tooling.
- Demonstrated experience with machine learning models.
- Demonstrated experience making architectural decisions and owning technical direction for software projects.
- Experience with AWS (IAM, S3, deployment, general infrastructure management).
- Experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design.
- Experience with Docker and containerization workflows.
- Strong command of Linux development environments.
- Experience with Git/GitHub workflows, including branching, pull requests, and code review practices.
- Proven ability to work independently, prioritize across concurrent workstreams, and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.
Benefits
- 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)
