Guidehouse · 2 weeks ago
Full Stack Developer with Cloud and DevOps Experience
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$98K/yr - $163K/yr
5+ years expGuidehouse is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack & DevOps Engineer to support the National Library of Medicine projects. The role involves building and modernizing web applications, enabling interoperability across NIH systems, and operating secure, automated cloud infrastructure.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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)
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
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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