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Full Stack & DevOps Engineer (Python, Java, Node.js)
Location: Rockville, MD
Duration: Long term Contract.
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
Posted By:
Loginsoft Consulting LLC
Chantilly, VA
Email: sguru (at) loginsoft (dot) net