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Full Stack & DevOps Engineer (Python, Java, Node.js)

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack & DevOps Engineer to support the client's projects. The role involves building and modernizing web applications, enabling interoperability across client 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, AWS, MongoDB, and Selenium-based test automation, combined with mature DevOps practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Git-based version control and collaborative development.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience across backend and frontend.
• 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 client security requirements.
• Accessibility compliance with Section 508/USWDS for federal UI standards.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Linux, networking, performance, and observability.
• Must be eligible for Public Trust clearance and complete federal background screening.

Key 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.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• 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 client applications (e.g., MedlinePlus, DOCLINE, DiscoverWHR).

Technologies Commonly Used in Projects:

• Backend: Python (Django/FastAPI), Java (Spring Boot), Node.js (Express/NestJS)
• Frontend: React, Angular, TypeScript, HTML/CSS/JS
• Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS/Aurora, CloudFront, IAM)
• Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL
• DevOps: GitLab CI/GitHub Actions/Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform/CloudFormation
• Testing: Selenium/WebDriver, PyTest/JUnit/Jest
• Security & Compliance: OAuth2.0, SSO, Zero Trust, Section 508, client/FedRAMP-aligned practices