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To learn more about our exciting organization, please visit us at www.unissant.com.\n\nUnissant is seeking a Java Engineer to join our team and support our client.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nDesign, develop, test, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable enterprise applications using Java 21+, Struts, and Spring Boot.\nDevelop and maintain modern web application components using Node.js and JavaScript frameworks, preferably Vue.js.\nDesign, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices, including Java- and Python-based APIs.\nDevelop and deploy cloud-based applications within AWS, leveraging services such as Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, Step Functions, RDS, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, and Redis.\nBuild and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and support application containerization using Docker.\nTroubleshoot complex application, integration, deployment, and production issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.\nCollaborate with developers, architects, DevOps engineers, business analysts, testers, and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.\nProactively identify technical risks, dependencies, and team blockers; recommend mitigation strategies and drive issues through resolution.\nManage multiple competing development priorities while meeting sprint, release, quality, security, and project delivery commitments.\nSupport continuous improvement and modernization initiatives, including integration of ML/AI workflows and adherence to applicable NIH and federal development and security standards.\n\nWork Experience and Job Skills\n\n5+ years' of IT developement experience with Java programming using Struts and Spring Boot frameworks (Java 21 on).\n3+ years' experience with Node.js libraries (preferably Vue.js).\n3+ years of experience deploying application code in an AWS environment.\n3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services, including Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, Step Functions, RDS, Elasticsearch, Redis, and related cloud services.\n3+ years of experience developing Python-based APIs.\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines, e.g., GitHub Actions.\nWorking knowledge of Docker images and containerization.\nAbility to identify risks proactively, recommend mitigating actions, and drive them to resolution; mitigate team blockers.\nAbility to manage multiple competing tasks and work collaboratively across functional areas; present and communicate analytical findings on an independent basis.\nUnderstanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML/AI) workflows.\nExperience in NIH IT systems that support clinical research or research administration operational reporting.\n\nEducation\n\nBachelor's Degree is required. Preferred field of study in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Operations Management, or related field of study.\nMBA/Master's Degree in a relevant field of study preferred.\n\nCommunication Skills\n\nExcellent verbal and written skills, ability to present proposals and performance data, comfortable interfacing all levels of organization.\nAbility to write clear and concise creative content in a highly confidential manner.\n\nClearance Requirements\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance is required.\nNIH Badged (preferred, or recently NIH badged).\n\nTravel\n\nThis position is primarily remote.\nThe client may direct or approve occasional in-person participation for planning, transition, training, meetings, workshops, or other program events.\n\nEnvironmental Requirements\n\nMainly a routine office environment.\nMay be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds.\nFlexible in working extended hours.\n\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Unissant management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.\n\nPlease note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.\n\nUnissant, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! 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