Full Stack Developer Cloud and DevOps

Job Family:
Software Development & Support (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

• 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/Web Driver; 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 Cloud Watch/ELK/Open Search; 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.

• 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/Type Script frameworks (React or Angular) and core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS).
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS/Aurora, Lambda, Cloud Front, IAM).
• Database expertise including MongoDB (schema design, indexing, performance tuning) and relational databases (PostgreSQL/Oracle/MySQL).
• Test automation using Selenium/Web Driver, including cross‑browser testing and Selenium Grid.
• Dev Ops: CI/CD pipelines (Git Lab CI/Git Hub Actions/Jenkins), containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and artifact management.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or AWS Cloud Formation).
• Secure authentication/authorization (OAuth
  2.0, 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.

• Experience integrating with Service Now or similar workflow automation tools.
• Elasticsearch/Open Search, 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., Medline Plus, DOCLINE, DiscoverWHR).

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• 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
• annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and  protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.