The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Office of Computer and Communications Systems (OCCS) projects require building and modernizing web applications, enabling interoperability across NIH systems, and operating secure, automated cloud infrastructure.
Requirements
- 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).
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.
Other
- Ability to Obtain Public Trust
- Minimum of FIVE (5) years of full-stack engineering experience across backend and frontend.
- Secure authentication/authorization (OAuth2.0, SSO), Zero Trust-aligned practices, and adherence to NIH security requirements.
- Accessibility compliance with Section 508/USWDS for federal UI standards.
- Must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance and complete federal background screening.
