Senior Full Stack Developer

blackcanyonconsulting; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Black Canyon Consulting seeks a senior full‑stack web developer to build and improve web apps that explore scientific information and data, spanning Python and Django services, user‑facing features, and API integration. You will provide technical guidance in an agile team, mentor developers, maintain test suites, and help shape deployment workflows while delivering performant, accessible interfaces.

This role offers collaboration with researchers, flexible options for on‑site Bethesda, MD or

Qualifications

• 5+ years in full-stack web development, 3+ years with Python and Django.
• BS in CS or a scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Kotlin, or Java.
• Experience with relational database design and migrations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; version control experience.
• Understanding of accessibility and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reliable, performant web apps and backend services.
• Deliver new features connecting user interactions with data and APIs.
• Build responsive, accessible UIs and support CI/CD workflows.
• Maintain test suites and monitor performance, security, and accessibility.
• Contribute to engineering standards, code reviews, and process improvements.
• Mentor and support less experienced developers.

Job description

Role overview

Build and improve web applications used to explore scientific information and data at high volume. The role spans Python and Django services, user-facing features, and integration with front-end components, with responsibility for quality and technical guidance within an agile team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reliable, performant web applications and backend services.
• Deliver new features that connect user interactions with scientific data and APIs.
• Build responsive, accessible interfaces and support automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Maintain test suites and monitor application performance, security, and accessibility.
• Contribute to engineering standards, code reviews, and team process improvements.
• Mentor and support less experienced developers.

Requirements

• At least five years of full-stack web development, including three or more years with Python and Django.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in a current programming language such as Python, Kotlin, or Java.
• Experience with relational database design and data migrations.
• Understanding of accessibility and security compliance.
• Experience with version control and strong written, verbal, and collaborative communication.

Nice to have

• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular, REST APIs, and search platforms such as Lucene or Solr.
• Familiarity with semantic markup, modern layout techniques, Selenium regression testing, and agile development.
• Previous technical leadership experience.

Benefits and work setup

The position is full time, with onsite work in Bethesda, Maryland and/or remote work. Benefits listed include medical, dental and vision coverage, an employer-supported retirement plan, paid holidays and vacation, and tuition reimbursement.