Job Description
To support ICF’s dynamic growth and expanding client base, we are seeking a Web Developer with experience in Java and/or Python to work in our Health Science Portfolio. This group of 130+ science professionals provide toxicology, hazard assessment, epidemiology, risk assessment, exposure assessment, environmental modeling, and related support that addresses the full spectrum of potentially hazardous agents, including chemicals and microbes. We specialize in identifying and quantifying the effects of environmental pollutants, such as metals, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds, on human health and the environment.
The Web Developer’s project work would support federal agencies (such as U.S. EPA and NIEHS) in conducting and reporting the results of hazard studies and supporting risk assessments of environmental pollutants and microbes.
The position can be located remotely, although preference is for a candidate to be located in either Reston, VA, or Durham, NC.
What You’ll Do
- Develop code and user interfaces to support systematic literature review software & text analytics applications.
- Propose and implement techniques to streamline literature searches and data acquisition from environmental health literature.
- Manage databases and applications using SQL, noSQL, Python, and Java.
- Create and maintain programming documentation.
What You’ll Need
A bachelors degree in computer science or technical related field (engineering, mathematics, business analytics, statistics, etc.) 1+ years of experience in the following:
Using one or more object-oriented languages, such as Java or Python.
Using a database platform such as SQL (e.g. Postgres, MySQL) and/or NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB).
Writing high-performance, reusable, cross-browser JavaScript in a university or professional setting.
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
What We’d Love
Excellent organizational and project/task management skills, including attention to detail, ability to work independently, and ability to multi-task under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Able to interact with scientists to gain familiarity with the application content.
Eagerness and ability to learn new skills and technologies quickly.
The ideal candidate will have a diverse programming base with expertise or familiarity with the following:
Experience with web frameworks like Spring, Flask, or Django.
Experience maintaining applications on the Amazon Web Services cloud, Google Cloud Services or Azure.
Experience with data interchange formats and technologies (JSON & XML), including creation/consumption of REST services.
Experience with automation-based testing with Selenium or Cucumber.
Git & GitHub.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.
Pay Range
There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is: $54,063.00 - $91,907.00 Durham, NC (NC05)