Library Support Backend Developer

Job overview

The Library Support Backend Developer works onsite in Stafford, VA; compensation is not specified. The role supports the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service Office of the Chief Information Officer and the National Agricultural Library. The developer builds and maintains software for the National Agricultural Library Support System, improving automated workflows and related services while supporting secure, accessible, and maintainable applications.

What you'll do

• Develop and enhance automated workflow features and related microservices
• maintain architecture diagrams, API interfaces, and data models
• participate in project meetings and estimates
• commit code to USDA GitHub repositories and maintain issues
• document security risks, changes, and deployment procedures
• follow federal digital playbooks and Section 508 requirements
• respond to assigned tickets
• identify potential hosting and support cost savings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

backend developer

library support system

python

django

microservices

rest apis

graphql

usda

national agricultural library

section 508

stafford va

illumen group

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The work includes Python, Django, APIs, workflow engines, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.

About the employer

ILLUMEN GROUP INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.