Full Stack Developer with Cloud and DevOps Experience

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

16h•$98,000 - $163,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack & DevOps Engineer to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Office of Computer and Communications Systems (OCCS) projects. The role involves building and modernizing web applications, enabling interoperability across NIH systems, and operating secure, automated cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience across Python/Django, Java (Spring Boot), Node.js (Express/NestJS), modern JavaScript frameworks, Angular, AWS, MongoDB, and Selenium-based test automation, combined with mature DevOps practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Minimum of FIVE (5) years of full-stack engineering experience across backend and frontend.
Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
Strong programming skills in Python (Django/FastAPI), Java (Spring Boot/Quarkus), and Node.js (Express/NestJS).
Frontend development with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React or Angular) and core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS).
Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS/Aurora, Lambda, CloudFront, IAM).
Database expertise including MongoDB (schema design, indexing, performance tuning) and relational databases (PostgreSQL/Oracle/MySQL).
Test automation using Selenium/WebDriver, including cross-browser testing and Selenium Grid.
DevOps: CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/GitHub Actions/Jenkins), containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and artifact management.
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation).
Secure authentication/authorization (OAuth2.0, SSO), Zero Trust-aligned practices, and adherence to NIH security requirements.
Accessibility compliance with Section 508/USWDS for federal UI standards.
Proficiency in Git-based version control and collaborative development.
Strong troubleshooting skills across Linux, networking, performance, and observability.
Must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance and complete federal background screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating with ServiceNow or similar workflow automation tools.
Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, Redis, and message queues (SQS/SNS/Kafka).
Advanced Kubernetes (Helm, operators) and service mesh (Istio).
Security automation, secrets management, and compliance tooling.
Exposure to NIH/NLM applications (e.g., MedlinePlus, DOCLINE, DiscoverWHR).

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain backend services in Python/Django, Java Spring Boot, and Node.js, exposing secure REST/GraphQL APIs.
Develop responsive frontends using React or Angular aligned with USWDS and accessibility standards.
Implement automated test suites with Selenium/WebDriver; maintain cross-browser and regression testing coverage.
Operate and evolve AWS-hosted environments; implement IaC for repeatable, compliant deployments.
Build CI/CD pipelines; enforce code quality, security scans, and automated packaging/deployment.
Administer MongoDB clusters; optimize queries, indexes, and backups; manage relational databases as needed.
Monitor and troubleshoot services using CloudWatch/ELK/OpenSearch; drive performance tuning and resilience.
Collaborate with and cross-functional teams to deliver interoperable solutions and shared components.
Document architecture, runbooks, and SOPs; mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards and governance.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus