Full Stack Developer with Cloud and DevOps Experience
About the role
The role supports the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Office of Computer and Communications Systems (OCCS) projects, focusing on building and modernizing web applications, enabling interoperability across NIH systems, and operating secure, automated cloud infrastructure.
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 Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation) 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.
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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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).
Skills
- Full Stack Engineering
- DevOps
- Cloud Infrastructure Management
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Database Administration
- Test Automation
- Security Practices
- Accessibility Compliance
Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Pay
The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Schedule
The schedule for this role is not specified.