Full-Stack Developer (RxNorm)

Black Canyon Consulting; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with employer contribution

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Black Canyon Consulting is hiring a Full-Stack Developer to support the U.S. National Library of Medicine. The role involves working on RxNorm, developing full-stack web applications, and requires proficiency in technologies like Python, Django, and Angular.

Located in Bethesda, MD, this full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $220,000 based on experience and includes comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, 401k, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-stack web applications development.
• Hands-on experience using CI/CD pipeline tools.
• Solid understanding of computer science principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications.
• Implement software engineering practices.
• Collaborate within Agile teams.

Skills

Python

Django

Angular

Git

CI/CD tools

Agile methodology

Cloud computing

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

GitLab

Bamboo

JIRA

Job description

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Full-Stack Developer to support the User Services and Collection Division (USCD), part of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. The USCD is responsible for managing the NLM's extensive collection of biomedical literature, health information, and data resources. Its core mandate is to collect, curate, and connect the world to this information.

The Full-Stack Developer will work on RxNorm. RxNorm is a standardized naming system for U.S. prescription and over-the-counter drugs, providing "normalized" names (ingredient + strength + form) and unique codes to resolve naming confusion between different systems, enabling clear drug identification and data sharing in EHRs and research. It links brand names to generics, helping computers and people understand the same medication unambiguously.

This opportunity is full-time and involves working with the USCD team in Bethesda, MD.

Duties & Responsibilities

• BS in Computer Science or a scientific field (engineering, physics), or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of full-stack web applications development, using Python, Django, and Angular.
• Experience with version control systems like Git or SVN
• Hands‑on experience in using GitLab, Bamboo, and other CI/CD pipeline tools
• Solid understanding of computer science principles like data structures, algorithms, etc., to continually improve one’s ability and current implementation
• Solid experience in the use of software engineering tools like JIRA, agile methodology, test‑driven development, etc.
• Experience in cloud computing environments like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Proficient in Agile Method and apply it in software development

Benefits and Salary

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location. The targeted range for this position is $140,000 - $220,000.