Software Engineer II (Hybrid)
Company: Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Location: Frederick
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Software Engineer II (Hybrid) Job ID: req4338 Employee Type:
exempt full-time Division: Enterprise Information Technology
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD
21702 USA The Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos
Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent
and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and
AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials,
applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to
emerging threats of infectious diseases. Accountability,
Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility;
it's the FNL way. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Enterprise Solutions
group (BES) is part of the Enterprise IT directorate, overseeing
the strategic vision and implementation plan of IT systems and
solutions that the support Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer
Research (FNL) operational and scientific organizations. The BES
scope includes development, integration and optimization of the
enterprise business systems used by the FNL operator, Leidos
Biomedical Research, as well as logical and automation solutions
for the scientific community. Key Roles & Responsibilities / Job
Description Own end-to-end data integration and cloud services
tasks that keep our BI reports, web apps and back-office systems
humming. Partner with architects, analysts, and stakeholders to
modernize, optimize, and automate how data flows across various
enterprise databases, both on prem and cloud. Design, develop and
maintain SSIS/ETL packages for data ingestion, transformation, and
loading. Configure and monitor SQL Server Agent jobs and perform
routing, error-handling, and alerting. Implement API-driven
integrations between on-prem systems and Azure cloud services
(e.g., Data Factory, Logic Apps). Build and maintain Azure Data
Lake, Dataverse tables and other cloud-native storage solutions.
Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks across databases,
pipelines, and BI workloads. Collaborate with Solutions Architects
to iterate on our integration architecture and data platform
roadmap. Support Data Analysts and business users by
troubleshooting data anomalies, enhancing accessibility and
ensuring data quality. Contribute to standards, runbooks and
automation scripts that improve deployment velocity and system
reliability. Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews and
cross-functional design discussions. Support documentation for data
integrations and business process flows. Basic Qualifications To be
considered for this position, you must minimally meet the
knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: Possession of
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology from
an accredited college/university according to the Council for
Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant
experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for
U.S. equivalency. In addition to the education requirement, a
minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience.
Hands-on experience in data integration or ETL engineering.
Experience building production ETL flows using SSIS (or comparable
tools like Informatica, DataStage). Experience working directly
with SQL Server (T-SQL, Agent jobs) and/or NoSQL platforms.
Experience developing BI reports and dashboards (Power BI, SSRS,
Tableau, etc.) Solid understanding of data modeling concepts
(star/schema designs, slowly changing dimensions, referential
integrity). Proven track record tuning database and pipeline
performance under production SLAs. Experience with version control
(Git) and CI/CD practices for database deployments. Strong
analytical mindset, attention to detail and ability to meet tight
deadlines under pressure. Preferred Qualifications & Expected
Competencies Candidates with these desired skills will be given
preferential consideration: Hands-on experience with Azure data
services: Data Factory, Data Lake Storage, Dataverse, Synapse
Analytics. Familiarity with RESTful APIs, scripting (PowerShell,
Bash) and at least one general-purpose language (C#, Python). Azure
certifications (e.g., AZ-900, DP-203) or willingness to pursue
them. Comfortable in agile/Scrum environments: breaking down
features, estimating effort, delivering in sprints. Excellent
communicator: translating technical trade-offs for non-technical
stakeholders. Passion for automation: Infrastructure as Code (ARM
templates, Terraform), monitoring (Azure Monitor). Proactive
problem-solver who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced settings.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race,
ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion,
physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic
information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry,
domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis
prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with
relevant laws. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to
any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that
reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.
Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and
Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
More details are available here 99,600.00 - 171,125.00 The posted
pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee
of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in
extending an offer include, but are not limited to,
responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge,
skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment
with market data. The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent
salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time
positions
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