Full Stack Developer

About The Company

Futrend Technology, Inc. is a forward-thinking provider of high-value IT solutions dedicated to supporting mission-critical federal programs. With a focus on innovation and excellence, Futrend specializes in Healthcare IT, Federal Financial Management, and Grants Management, demonstrating a proven track record in enterprise modernization and real-time system integration. The company is committed to fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, investing significantly in the professional growth and technical advancement of its team members. Futrend offers competitive compensation packages along with comprehensive benefits to ensure the well-being and development of its employees.

About The Role

Futrend Technology, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Python/DevOps Developer to join our team supporting the National Library of Medicine (NLM). This role is pivotal in developing, modernizing, and securing enterprise web applications that serve critical federal functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise across multiple programming languages including Python, Java, and Node.js, coupled with robust DevOps skills to support automated, secure, and scalable AWS-based cloud environments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within complex federal IT environments, contributing to the development of interoperable systems that facilitate data sharing and system integration across NIH stakeholders.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with at least three years of professional software engineering experience and more than five years of full-stack development expertise. Proficiency in Python, Java, and Node.js is essential, along with experience developing modern front-end applications using React or Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Candidates must demonstrate strong understanding of RESTful API design, systems integration, and hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS/Aurora, Lambda, and IAM. Expertise in MongoDB, relational databases, and test automation tools like Selenium/WebDriver is required. Additionally, candidates should have a solid background in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) with Terraform or CloudFormation. Eligibility for a Public Trust clearance and passing federal background screening are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services utilizing Python frameworks such as Django or FastAPI, Java with Spring Boot or Quarkus, and Node.js with Express or NestJS.
• Create secure REST and GraphQL APIs to facilitate interoperability across NIH and other federal systems.
• Develop modern, responsive front-end applications adhering to US Web Design System (USWDS) and Section 508 accessibility standards, using React or Angular.
• Implement comprehensive automated testing strategies employing Selenium/WebDriver to ensure cross-browser compatibility and regression testing.
• Operate, monitor, and enhance AWS cloud environments, including EC2, S3, RDS/Aurora, IAM, CloudFront, and Lambda functions.
• Build, monitor, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins to streamline deployment processes.
• Manage and optimize MongoDB clusters, including schema design, indexing, performance tuning, backups, and replication strategies.
• Support relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL, ensuring data integrity and performance optimization.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions utilizing Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to facilitate secure, repeatable deployments.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize application health using CloudWatch, ELK/OpenSearch, and other observability tools.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and configuration standards.
• Mentor junior developers, promote engineering standards, and contribute to governance and best practices for software development.
  
  

Benefits

Futrend Technology, Inc. offers a competitive annual salary commensurate with experience and expertise. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The company fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment, supporting continuous learning and career growth. Employees also have access to flexible work arrangements and resources aimed at maintaining work-life balance, ensuring a supportive atmosphere to thrive professionally and personally.

Equal Opportunity

Futrend Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We promote a workplace culture that values different perspectives and experiences, fostering an environment where all employees can succeed and contribute to our collective success.