This position requires access to customer data.Must be a U.S. citizen; SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role.All internals must have manager's approval to transfer.Location - Onsite in Springfield, VATop Secret, CI Polygraph required.Program OverviewThe system runs on an
SAP HANA database persistence cluster layer, a
SAP CAP Node.js / Express middleware layer containerized via Docker and deployed to
Red Hat OpenShift on
RHEL infrastructure, and a browser-based UI for interactive analysis with API maintenance support. Enterprise PKI certificate integration is required for secure communications across all tiers. Data ingestion and management across the tiers will also be required.
Role SummaryWe are seeking a
mid-level full stack developer who can independently build, deploy, and support a production-grade monitoring application across the full technology stack. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the database, server, and front-end tiers with minimal supervision, and has hands-on experience with SAP HANA or equivalent enterprise database platforms. This role requires strong problem-solving ability, a security-first mindset, and the capacity to translate scientific data requirements into working software.
Key ResponsibilitiesNode.js / Express Middleware Development- Build and maintain RESTful API endpoints on Express.js for CRUD operations, ETL image ingest, and analytics retrieval
- Implement service layer patterns within the Node.js middleware for SAP HANA connectivity
- Develop image processing pipelines using OpenCV (opencv-wasm) and PNG/JPEG decoding libraries
- Containerize the application using Docker for deployment to Red Hat OpenShift
- Implement server-side error handling, structured logging, and health-check endpoints
- Write and maintain automated tests for API endpoints and data processing functions
Front-End UI Development- Build an interactive browser-based UI for image comparison, side-by-side viewing, and change-event overlay display
- Implement location browsing, image series selection, and raster visualization interfaces
- Develop auto-alignment and landmark detection visualization tools integrated with backend APIs
- Ensure responsive design across desktop and tablet form factors
- Implement client-side authentication flows and session management
Enterprise PKI / Certificate Integration- Integrate X.509 PKI certificates for mutual TLS (mTLS) authentication between application tiers
- Configure certificate-based authentication for SAP HANA on-premise connections and service bindings
- Implement certificate rotation procedures and expiration monitoring
- Support CAC/PIV smart card authentication workflows where required by the operating environment
- Troubleshoot TLS handshake failures, certificate chain issues, and trust store configuration across Node.js, Docker, and RHEL/OpenShift environments
DevOps & Deployment Support- Maintain Docker build configurations and container image pipelines on OpenShift Container Registry
- Support deployment automation scripts (PowerShell/Bash) for OpenShift and static hosting
- Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) application servers
- Monitor application health and implement alerting within the OpenShift platform
- Manage environment configuration, secrets, and deployment workflows across dev/staging/production.
SAP HANA Database Integration- Develop and maintain SAP HANA stored procedures for data ingest, feature extraction, analytics pipelines, and change scoring functions
- Design and optimize table schemas for vector storage, image metadata, location records, and computed analytics
- Implement connection pooling via the SAP HANA client driver with secure credential management
- Write and tune SQL queries and SQLScript procedures for high-volume image data processing
- Support data migration, schema versioning, and production database maintenance
Required Qualifications- 3-5 years of professional software development experience
- Proficiency in JavaScript/Node.js with Express.js framework
- Working experience with SAP HANA (on-premise) or comparable enterprise database platforms.
- Experience writing SQL and stored procedures for data transformation and analytics
- Front-end development skills (HTML5, CSS3, vanilla JS or a modern framework such as React/Vue)
- Hands-on experience with Docker containerization and container registries
- Understanding of PKI concepts: X.509 certificates, certificate chains, TLS/mTLS, trust stores
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration and OpenShift container platform
- Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across the full stack
- Version control proficiency with Git and GitHub-based workflows
Preferred Qualifications- Direct experience with SAP HANA on-premise and SQLScript stored procedure development
- Experience with SAP HANA or other database development environments.
- Image processing experience (OpenCV, pixel analysis, raster manipulation)
- Experience with ETL pipeline tools (Apache NiFi, KNIME, Airflow, or Talend)
- Familiarity with vector similarity operations (cosine similarity, euclidean distance) for data comparison
- Experience implementing CAC/PIV smart card authentication in web applications
- OpenShift deployment automation (Operators, Helm charts, or scripted CI/CD pipelines)
- Prior work supporting government or defense programs
- RHEL system hardening, SELinux policy management, and FIPS 140-2 compliance experience
- Experience with D3.js, Three.js or WebGL for data visualization
Technology Stack ReferenceThe following technologies comprise the current production environment:
DatabaseSAP HANA (on-premise), SQLScript, Stored Procedures, Scalar Functions
MiddlewareNode.js, Express.js, SAP HANA client driver, OpenCV (WASM), pngjs
Front EndHTML5 Web Stack, SPA frameworks such as Vue, React or Angular, D3 / Three.js / WebGL for visualization
InfrastructureDocker, Red Hat OpenShift, RHEL 8/9, OpenShift Container Registry
SecurityEnterprise PKI/X.509 certificates, mTLS, environment-based secrets
ETL / DataApache NiFi, KNIME, Airflow, Talend (integration points)
DevOpsGit/GitHub, PowerShell/Bash deploy scripts, Docker Compose
SAP PlatformSAP HANA on-premise, XSA, HANA service layer
Requisition ID: 456382 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Requisition ID: 456382
Posted Date: Jul 2, 2026
Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Expected Travel: 0 - 10%
Location: