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Software Developer
Center for Drug Policy and Prevention
Vacancy Number 300957
Position Type: Regular, full-time exempt position with full, competitive benefits package
Opens: 09/01/19 Closes: Open Until Filled
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
In January 2020, we stopped accepting applications and removed this vacancy announcement from our website. Position was open until filled.
The Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) was developed by the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (W/B HIDTA) program. The ODMAP, designed to link public health and public safety through real-time overdose data, is a surveillance system offering analytical tools and capabilities designed to give local government officials necessary information for resource optimization to address the overdose epidemic at the local level. In order to expand the use of the ODMAP nationally, W/B HIDTA requires dedicated professional staff to facilitate adoption and implementation of ODMAP with regional, state, and local partners.
The software developer will report to the Network Operations Center within the W/B HIDTA and report to the Software Development Unit Supervisor. This position will be responsible for the implementation of system to system integration with ODMAP as well as continued development on ODMAP, supporting databases, reports, analytical products and maintenance. This position is contingent upon funding. We look forward to receiving your electronic application with a cover letter and resume and learning about your interest in and qualifications for our vacancy. Please save your cover letter and resume as one document and attach it in the resume location.
Key Responsibilities:
Working within the Microsoft.NET development platform to develop ODMAP. This position shall work within an Agile/SCRUM framework. This position shall utilize MVC, C# and Microsoft SQL Server to develop custom solutions for our ODMAP application. The position will report to senior staff and shall analyze requirements, code and perform testing on our applications pre-release.
Working with senior development to provide technical solutions to requirements. This position shall work with senior developers and system architects in order to identify use-case scenarios within the intended solution. This position shall work to identify unit tests based on the scenarios to provide a high level of software quality assurance.
Write and maintain technical documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes and corrections. This position shall create documentation as described by Senior developers and architects on an as needed basis. This may include API documentation for external users, process flow diagrams, detailed use case scenarios, requirements specification and system design documentation.
Work with ODMAP Participating agencies on integration efforts. This position may involve travel up to twice a month. This position will analyze the ODMAP participating agencies database system and work towards direct integration with ODMAP. This may involve utilizing different development languages and paradigms relevant to the participant’s infrastructure and requirements for implementation. This position will assist participating agencies in direct implementation with ODMAP from start to finish.
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. Three years’ experience working within the Microsoft.Net development platform. Experience working with other development languages, scripting languages and database platforms.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The individual in this position must be able to develop software using the Microsoft.NET Development platform
Ability to develop software using C# programming language
Ability to work with a variety of different database platforms
Ability to work with many different agencies, understand their requirements and develop accordingly
Ability to function in an Agile team and work within the SCRUM framework
Ability to create technical documentation and process diagrams
Ability to write SQL queries against a relational database
Ability to design relational databases in Microsoft SQL Server
Ability to appropriately apply W/B HIDTA Directives, as well as interpret and employ the Directives of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
Due to the nature of the work, must possess the ability to obtain a Secret level government clearance.
** The position must be available for all emergencies, at all times. Significant or special events may occur and may include crises or high-level investigations related to terrorism or criminal activities. Additionally, events such as a computer virus situation may require the knowledge and skills of the incumbent during hours other than normal work hours. This position is expected to travel on a monthly basis.
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UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
The University of Baltimore ("UB" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices.