About the job
Ripple Effect is hiring a Software Developer with at least 6 years of experience to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the NIH Main Campus in Rockville, Maryland. This is a full-time, exempt position working entirely onsite at the client location. No telework is available for this role.
Role overview
This position focuses on developing secure, scalable software solutions that advance biomedical research and high-performance computing. The work directly supports NLM’s mission to accelerate biomedical discovery and improve public health through data-driven research.
What you will do
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build and maintain advanced biomedical applications and tools
- Support projects that drive progress in biomedical research and data science
Key details
- Job Code: CIT-DV-04T
- Location: NIH Main Campus, Rockville, Maryland
- Employment Type: Full-Time Regular, Exempt (flexible work arrangements may be available, ask a recruiter)
- Telework: None (onsite/client site only)
- Clearance Required: Public Trust
- Openings: May have multiple positions available
- Salary Range: $118,168 - $135,894 (how pay and promotion work)
Team and work environment
This team collaborates closely with NLM, a leader in biomedical research and data science. The work environment values diverse perspectives and encourages collaboration. Incentives and flexible work options are designed to support a variety of needs and lifestyles.

