Python/Django Developer

blackcanyonconsulting; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-contributed 401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

blackcanyonconsulting is seeking a talented full-stack developer to build and improve web applications, APIs, and services that help users access scientific data. The role blends Python backend work with JavaScript frontend development, usability, testing, and agile delivery in a product team.

You will collaborate with researchers, designers, product staff, and engineering partners to deliver responsive, accessible applications, with emphasis on data handling, security, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a scientific field, or equivalent experience.
• At least three years developing full-stack web applications with Python and Django or FastAPI, alongside a JavaScript framework.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with relational database modeling and data migrations.
• Understanding of accessibility and security compliance, and experience with version control such as Git or SVN.
• Clear written and verbal communication and the ability to collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and ship user-facing functionality using Python and Django, with frontend frameworks and modern APIs.
• Build features for user interaction and scientific data visualization.
• Create robust, performant web applications and services, supporting automated testing, builds, and deployment.
• Apply responsive design and accessibility practices so applications work well across devices.
• Work with product and technical colleagues to shape, implement, and deliver improvements.
• Contribute to reliable data handling through database modeling and migration work.

Skills

Python

Django

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/science

Tools

Git

SVN

Celery

RabbitMQ

Job description

Role overview

Build and improve web applications, APIs, and services that help users access and work with scientific data. The role combines Python backend development with JavaScript frontend work, usability, testing, and delivery in an agile product team. It involves collaboration with researchers, designers, product staff, and engineering partners to deliver responsive, accessible applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and ship user-facing functionality using Python and Django, with frontend frameworks and modern APIs.
• Build features for user interaction and scientific data visualization.
• Create robust, performant web applications and services, supporting automated testing, builds, and deployment.
• Apply responsive design and accessibility practices so applications work well across devices.
• Work with product and technical colleagues to shape, implement, and deliver improvements.
• Contribute to reliable data handling through database modeling and migration work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a scientific field, or equivalent experience.
• At least three years developing full-stack web applications with Python and Django or FastAPI, alongside a JavaScript framework.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with relational database modeling and data migrations.
• Understanding of accessibility and security compliance, and experience with version control such as Git or SVN.
• Clear written and verbal communication and the ability to collaborate with a team.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of REST API design and authorization approaches such as OAuth2.
• Experience with Angular, service-oriented or event-driven architectures, and message-based workflows.
• Familiarity with Lucene or Solr, regression testing, and agile delivery.
• Experience with RabbitMQ or Redis in Celery-based systems.

Benefits and work setup

The full-time role offers onsite work in Bethesda, Maryland and/or remote work. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; an employer-contributed 401(k); paid holidays and vacation; and tuition reimbursement. Compensation is described as competitive and dependent on experience and location.