Black Canyon Consulting
Software Developer with C++ and Javascript
8800 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892
First seen by offpeak October 3, 2026
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Overview
Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Software Developer with C++ and Javascript to support National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). This opportunity is full time and onsite at the NCBI in Bethesda, MD. The NCBI Taxonomy covers information on the names of nearly half a million species across all domains of life and plays an essential role in organizing information across resources at NCBI and its international partners. The Software Developer will work on solutions to support continued development of associated resources at NCBI.
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. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Participate in development, implementation, testing, and continued maintenance of NCBI Taxonomy Information System.
- Work with a diverse group of scientists, bioinformaticians and other developers to support and improve the Taxonomy project at NCBI.
- Learn new technologies, keep up with the internal systems, and share knowledge with the team.
- Proficiency in C++ and JavaScript
- Experience working in a distributed computing environment
- Programming experience in a Linux environment
- Experience with relational databases, Microsoft SQL or similar
- Experience with Linux shell scripts
Educational Requirements
- BS in Computer Science
Requirements
- 3 years+ of relevant work experience
- Proficiency in C++ and JavaScript
- Experience working in a distributed computing environment
- Programming experience in a Linux environment
- Experience with relational databases, Microsoft SQL or similar
- Experience with Linux shell scripts
Bonus Skills
- Experience using/developing web services, web-based, and network APIs
- Experience with AWS or Google clouds
- Experience with ExtJS/Sencha toolkits
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.
If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!