Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
5+ years of full-stack development experience.
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, and Node.js.
Experience with modern front-end frameworks like React or Angular.
Proficiency in Git and collaborative workflows.
Hands-on expertise with AWS services.
Responsibilities
Design and maintain backend services using Python, Java, and Node.js.
Build secure REST and GraphQL APIs for NIH systems.
Develop responsive front-end applications using React or Angular.
Implement automated testing with Selenium/WebDriver.
Operate and enhance AWS environments including EC2 and S3.
Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or Jenkins.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot application issues.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on impactful projects for the National Library of Medicine.
Mentorship opportunities for junior developers.
Access to advanced technologies and tools in a federal IT environment.
Potential for career growth within a government-focused organization.
Full Job Description
Position Overview
Futrend is seeking a Mid-Level Full Stack & DevOps Engineer to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in developing, modernizing, and securing enterprise web applications. This position requires strong full-stack engineering capabilities across Python/Django, Java/Spring Boot, and Node.js, paired with DevOps skills that support automated, secure, AWS-based cloud environments.
The ideal candidate thrives in complex federal IT environments, can work across multiple programming languages, and understands how to build interoperable systems for NIH stakeholders. Key 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.
Required 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.
