Solutions Architect

(ID: 2026-3949)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Solutions Architect to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) located in Bethesda, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees

- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

- 401K match up to 5%

- Educational Benefits for Career Growth

- Employee Referral Bonus

- Flexible Spending Accounts:

- Healthcare (FSA)

- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)

- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)

- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Information:

To provide support of applications that enable NHLBI/DIR scientists and labs to manage research-related workflows and clinical protocol data. Duties include building Power Platform applications for reporting and clinical protocol data analytics, creating customized reports and dashboards to support organizational analytics and decision making, and designing prototypes and frameworks for future applications. The role is advisory in nature, requiring the contractor to advise NHLBI leadership on emerging Super Intelligence (SI) technologies, machine learning capabilities, cybersecurity considerations, and technology modernization opportunities that enhance scientific discovery and advance the Institute’s research mission.

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

- At least 15 years of overall experience in software engineering

- At least 5 years of experience as a Solutions Architect in a technical lead position

- Advanced experience in strategy design, implementation, and evaluation.

- Proven expertise in creation of customized reports and dashboards to support organizational analytics and decision making.

Field of Study

- Computer Engineering

- General Engineering

Software

- Microsoft Power Platform

- Power BI

- Microsoft office

Skills

- Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate and respond to inquiries concerning policies and operational issues.

- Proficient in Agile software development methodology and best practices.

- Strong verbal and written communication.

- Experience in troubleshooting production/technical issues, through root cause analysis, risk management and remediation of issues.

- In-depth functional knowledge of processes that support scientific research organizations.

Deliverables:

- Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly

Statement of Work Details:

- Develop and support a portfolio of custom-built software applications built on Microsoft Power Platform (Model-driven and Canvas Power Apps) to support the scientists and laboratories, including but not limited to the functional areas of budget management, expense tracking, space alteration management, personnel recruitment and onboarding, travel management, personnel management, credentialing tracking, reporting and clinical protocol data analytics. - 1

- Employ Agile software development methodology and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to enable an iterative approach for design, development, and deployment. - 2

- Ability to work effectively with staff, management, and other professionals in a collaborative, consultative, and results-orient