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Scientific Programmer (Job 1442)

Baltimore, Maryland$115k–$120kmidAdded today

About this role

DLH seeks a Scientific Programmer to support the National Institute on Aging's IT Division in developing clinical research applications using DevSecOps methodologies. The role requires expertise in healthcare data standards (HL7, DICOM, PACS) and full-stack development across multiple databases and programming languages to deliver secure, compliant solutions for clinical data management.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop stand-alone, web-based, and multi-tier clinical applications for research support
  • Build responsive frontends using HTML/CSS/JavaScript and robust backends with Perl, PHP, PostgreSQL, and MySQL
  • Implement healthcare data integration using HL7, DICOM, and PACS protocols
  • Manage source code with Git and maintain application documentation throughout development lifecycle
  • Operate within DevSecOps/Agile methodology with iterative deployment cycles and security focus
  • Collaborate with clinicians, scientists, research technicians, and vendors on requirements and solutions

What they're looking for

  • HTML/CSS/JavaScript frontend development
  • Perl and PHP backend programming
  • Database platforms: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server
  • HL7, DICOM, and PACS healthcare standards
  • Git and source code control
  • DevSecOps and Agile methodologies
  • Clinical data management and integration
  • Requirements engineering and documentation
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DLH

DLH provides specialized technical services and training solutions for federal government agencies, including cloud security infrastructure, cybersecurity compliance, and fleet readiness programs. The company is hiring for security engineers, curriculum developers, data analysts, and technical instructors across healthcare, defense, and cloud technology domains.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience working with healthcare data standards like HL7 and DICOM. How have you implemented these in past projects?
  • Walk us through your approach to building a full-stack clinical application from requirements gathering through deployment.
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