Senior Software Developer (C++)

blackcanyonconsulting; United States; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Black Canyon Consulting is hiring a software engineer to develop and maintain bioinformatics software and information retrieval systems in a collaborative, research-focused environment in Bethesda, MD, with optional remote work.

You will work in C++, Linux, and distributed data processing, designing efficient algorithms with scientists and engineers while contributing to large-scale biological data projects and modern database designs.

Qualifications

• Five+ years working with large volumes of data or distributed computing.
• Programming in a Linux environment with proficiency in C++.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and relational database design.
• Fluency in at least one scripting language ( Bash, csh, Perl, or Python ).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain bioinformatics software and information retrieval systems.
• Collaborate with scientific and engineering colleagues to develop efficient algorithms for biological data.
• Work with large datasets and distributed computing environments, including relational database systems.
• Keep current with internal systems and share relevant knowledge with the team.

Skills

C++

Linux

Scripting (Bash / Perl / Python)

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

MongoDB

Docker

GitHub

CI/CD

Job description

Role overview

Develop and maintain software and information retrieval systems that support biological sequence annotation, data curation, and access to large scientific repositories. The work combines C++ engineering, distributed data processing, database design, and bioinformatics collaboration. The developer will help implement efficient algorithms alongside scientists, bioinformaticians, and other engineers, while sharing knowledge and adapting to evolving tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain bioinformatics software and information retrieval systems.
• Collaborate with scientific and engineering colleagues to develop efficient algorithms for biological data.
• Work with large datasets and distributed computing environments, including relational database systems.
• Keep current with internal systems and new technologies, and share relevant knowledge with the team.

Requirements

• At least five years working with large volumes of data or distributed computing.
• Programming experience in a Linux environment and proficiency in C++.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, relational database design, and query or schema optimization.
• Fluency in at least one scripting language such as Bash, csh, Perl, or Python.

Nice to have

• Five or more years working with genetic or biological data.
• Python or JavaScript proficiency and familiarity with their ecosystems.
• Experience with MongoDB or another NoSQL database, containers such as Docker, and cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, unit, integration, or regression testing, and GitHub.

Benefits and work setup

The full-time position 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. The listed target salary range is $115,000–$150,000, with compensation dependent on experience and location.