Software Developer - Part Time (Job 1375)

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

DLH is seeking a part-time Software Engineer to support the enhancement, maintenance, and ongoing development of a study management system used to track participant enrollment, engagement, retention, and progression through key study milestones. The successful candidate will work closely with program leadership, data managers, and end users to develop new functionality, improve reporting capabilities, streamline workflows, and support data-driven decision-making for large-scale research studies.

This position is ideal for a software engineer who enjoys building practical solutions that directly support scientific research and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enhancements to an existing study management system.
• Collaborate with study leadership, project managers, data managers, and end users to gather requirements and translate operational needs into technical solutions.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that track participant progress through study milestones, recruitment pipelines, retention activities, and follow-up schedules.
• Create automated workflows, notifications, and monitoring tools to improve study operations and participant management.
• Design and implement database enhancements to improve data quality, performance, and reporting capabilities.
• Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.