Full Stack Python/DevOps Developer

Futrend Technology, Inc. is hiring a Mid-Level Full Stack & DevOps Engineer to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM). The role develops, modernizes, and secures enterprise web applications, building full-stack services and interoperable APIs while operating automated AWS environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python (Django/FastAPI), Java (Spring Boot/Quarkus), and Node.js (Express/NestJS)
• Build secure REST and GraphQL APIs supporting interoperability across NIH systems
• Develop modern, responsive front-end applications using React or Angular, following USWDS and Section 508 accessibility standards
• Implement end-to-end automated testing using Selenium/WebDriver, enabling cross-browser and regression coverage
• Operate and enhance AWS environments, including EC2, S3, RDS/Aurora, IAM, CloudFront, and Lambda
• Build, monitor, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins
• Manage and optimize MongoDB clusters including schema design, indexing, performance tuning, backup strategy, and replication
• Support relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for secure, repeatable deployments
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot application issues using CloudWatch, ELK/OpenSearch, and observability tools
• Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, and configuration standards
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering standards, governance, and best practices

Benefits

• Professional growth and technical advancement support

Company

• Government and commercial healthcare IT, financial, and grants management solutions
• Vienna, Virginia, USA
• http://futrend.com/
• 51-200 employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 5+ years full-stack development experience covering backend and frontend
• Strong programming capabilities in Python, Java, and Node.js
• Experience developing modern front-ends with React or Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Proficiency in Git and collaborative development workflows
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and systems integration
• Hands-on expertise with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS/Aurora, Lambda, CloudFront, IAM)
• Deep experience with MongoDB including schema design, indexing, and performance optimization
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/Oracle/MySQL)
• Test automation experience with Selenium/WebDriver and Selenium Grid
• Strong DevOps experience: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, artifact management
• Experience implementing IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation
• Understanding of secure authentication/authorization (OAuth 2.0, SSO), Zero Trust practices, and NIH security requirements
• Strong skills in Linux, networking fundamentals, observability, and performance troubleshooting
• Must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance
• Experience integrating with ServiceNow or similar workflow automation tools
• Experience with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, Redis, or message queues (SQS, SNS, Kafka)
• Advanced Kubernetes experience (Helm charts, operators) and/or service mesh (Istio)
• Experience with secrets management, security automation, and compliance tooling
• Familiarity with NIH/NLM systems such as MedlinePlus, DOCLINE, or DiscoverWHR
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 5+ years full-stack development experience covering backend and frontend.

Required skills

• Python, Java, Node.js, React, Angular, AWS, MongoDB, REST API Design, TypeScript, Selenium/WebDriver, Kubernetes, Terraform

Experience

• 5+ years