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Cron Linux DevOps PL/SQL Gitlab OpenID MongoDB Editing Library Firefox Indexing Hardening Bitbucket Pipelines Automation TypeScript PostgreSQL Mean Stack RESTful API Adjudication Query Tuning Communication Data Exchange ANSYS Meshing Elasticsearch Critical Care Backup Devices Data Pipelines Version Control Test Automation Authentications Database Schema Denormalization Computer Science Oracle Databases Angular Material Adobe ColdFusion Web Technologies Performance Tuning Data Import/Export Query Optimization Selenium Webdriver User Interface (UI) Selenium (Software) Cucumber (Software) Software Versioning Mongoose (Software) Software Engineering Software Development Single Sign-On (SSO) Relational Databases Data Synchronization Browser Compatibility Controlled Vocabulary Protractor (Software) Information Technology Full Stack Development Public Trust Clearance Angular (Web Framework) Authorization (Computing) SQL (Programming Language) Session (Computer Science) Node.js (Javascript Library) Git (Version Control System) Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Extract Transform Load (ETL) Gherkin (Scripting Language) Ethical Standards And Conduct Bootstrap (Front-End Framework) Back End (Software Engineering) Extensible Markup Language (XML) HyperText Markup Language (HTML) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Sequelize.js (Javascript Library) Karma (JavaScript Testing Framework) Jasmine (JavaScript Testing Framework), We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer to build and modernize the NIH National Library of Medicine (NLM) Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) systems. The role centers on the MeSH Editing System (MEDIT) and the public MeSH Browser, and on migrating legacy ColdFusion/Oracle applications to a modern MEAN-stack architecture. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience across Node.js/Express, Angular/TypeScript, MongoDB, PostgreSQL/Oracle, and Elasticsearch, with extensive Selenium-based test automation and mature, security-conscious DevOps and data-pipeline practices.
What you Will Do
- Design, build, and maintain backend services in Node.js/Express, exposing secure REST APIs for MeSH editing and browsing.
- Develop responsive Angular front-ends (Angular Material, Bootstrap, RxJS) for record, concept/term, and tree editing and for public search.
- Implement and maintain automated test suites with Selenium/WebDriver (Protractor, Nightwatch); sustain cross-browser and regression coverage.
- Administer MongoDB; design schemas, indexes, and validation; optimize queries and manage backups; maintain PostgreSQL and Oracle databases as needed.
- Build and maintain Elasticsearch indexes; implement search, reindexing, and data synchronization across the document store and search layer.
- Develop and operate ETL pipelines that ingest MeSH XML and SQL exports; schedule and monitor full and incremental loads.
- Implement SSO/authentication (CAS, OpenID Connect, Passport) and apply security hardening and dependency-vulnerability remediation.
- Manage database schema changes (Flyway) and coordinate zero-downtime, multi-step data and code deployments.
- Modernize and migrate legacy ColdFusion/Oracle MeSH applications to the current architecture.
- Document architecture, runbooks, and SOPs; mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards and governance., Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Related Jobs Full-Stack Developer (SWE-3) Leidos Ft Meade, MD*On-Site Jupyter Equities Metadata Operations Governance Innovation Purchasing Upskilling Market Data Cryptography Key Management Ancient History Computer Science Rapid Prototyping Analytical Method Technology Research Time Off Management Security Engineering Signals Intelligence Business Intelligence Prototype Development Full Stack Development Java (Programming Language) Computer Network Operations Python (Programming Language) Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Application Programming Interface (API) Tableau (Business Intelligence Software) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0
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Requirements
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Minimum SIX (6) years of professional software engineering experience.
- Minimum Five (5) years of full-stack engineering experience across backend and frontend.
- Proficiency in Git-based version control (GitLab/Bitbucket) and collaborative development.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
- Strong backend development in Node.js (Express), including secure REST API design, session management, and middleware.
- Frontend development with Angular (16+) and TypeScript, using Angular Material, RxJS, and Bootstrap, plus core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS).
- Database expertise including MongoDB (Mongoose schema design, indexing, performance tuning) and relational databases (PostgreSQL via Sequelize, Oracle PL/SQL).
- Search engineering with Elasticsearch (index design, query tuning, reindexing, and synchronization with the system of record).
- Test automation using Selenium/WebDriver - Protractor and Nightwatch - including cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, IE) and end-to-end regression coverage.
- ETL and data-pipeline development: ingesting MeSH data from XML and SQL exports, transformation/denormalization, and scheduled (cron) full and incremental loads.
- Secure authentication/authorization (CAS, OpenID Connect/OAuth2.0, Passport) and web security hardening (Helmet, HSTS, dependency scanning).
- Database schema migration and versioning (Flyway) with zero-downtime deployment practices.
- Legacy modernization experience - migrating ColdFusion/Oracle systems to modern web architectures.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across Node.js, Linux, networking, performance, and observability.
- Must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance and complete federal background screening.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Behavior-driven development with Cucumber/Gherkin feature specifications.
- Document generation and export to Word/Excel (docx) from structured records.
- FTP-based data exchange and large-file XML processing/splitting.
- Structured logging and monitoring (Winston, daily-rotate logs) and proxy/reindex tooling.
- CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI) and automated packaging/deployment.
- Familiarity with NLM/NIH controlled vocabularies and applications (MeSH, MTMS).
- Accessibility compliance with Section 508 for federal UI standards.
Technologies Commonly Used
Backend: Node.js, Express, Sequelize, Mongoose
Frontend: Angular, TypeScript, Angular Material, Bootstrap, RxJS, HTML/CSS/JS
Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle
Search: Elasticsearch
Testing: Selenium/WebDriver, Protractor, Nightwatch, Jasmine, Karma, Cucumber
Auth & Security: CAS, OpenID Connect, OAuth2.0, Passport, Helmet, HSTS, Snyk
DevOps & Data: GitLab CI, Flyway, cron-based ETL, Winston logging
Legacy: ColdFusion, Oracle (PL/SQL packages, triggers, procedures, views)
Benefits & conditions
The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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.
What We Offer:
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.
Benefits include:
- 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
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
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.