Software Developer with C++ and Javascript

Black Canyon Consulting

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NIH-Bethesda Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 19, 2026 Last posted March 19, 2026
Job description

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!

About this role

Summary

Develop and maintain NCBI Taxonomy systems using C++, JavaScript, in a Linux environment.

Job title

Software Developer with C++ and Javascript

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

biotechnology

Location requirements

onsite in Bethesda, MD, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++Javascriptdistributed computingLinuxrelational databasesLinux shell scripts

Preferred skills

web servicesAPI developmentAWSGoogle cloudsExtJS

Specializations

C++Javascriptweb servicesdistributed computing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bethesda, MD, USA

On-site City