Senior Software Engineer - API & MCP Platform

OverviewJoin Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) as a Senior C++ Software Developer and play a pivotal role in supporting the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health. This full-time position offers the flexibility of remote work or on-site collaboration at the NIH-NCBI facility in Bethesda, MD.At NCBI, recognized as the nation's leading biomedical resource, we are looking for a talented software developer to enhance our biological sequence annotation and data curation systems. With over four million daily users accessing crucial data, your contribution will directly impact biomedical research and public health initiatives. Our bioinformatics pipelines facilitate groundbreaking discoveries across various fields, including medical health and public safety, thus fostering advancements in computational biology and bioinformatics.Duties & Responsibilities:Develop, implement, test, and maintain bioinformatics software and information retrieval systems for NCBI.Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, bioinformaticians, and developers to design and optimize efficient bioinformatics algorithms.Stay updated with emerging technologies, enhance internal systems, and share expertise with your team.

Overview Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is actively seeking a Technical Lead – Program Principal Engineer to join our team supporting the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), a division of the National Institutes of Health. This full-time role is based onsite at the NIH-NCBI in Bethesda, MD, with options for remote work. In this pivotal role, you will lead Technical Leads and teams to foster architectural integrity and collaboration throughout the program. You will oversee all aspects of software development for assigned projects—from the initial vision and architecture to implementation, production rollout, and ongoing operations. Collaboration is key; you will work closely with the Program Head, Technical Program Manager, and fellow Program Principal Engineers to enhance communication, promote staff development, drive technological advancements, and uphold sustainable software practices. Your work will directly impact critical resources aiding researchers in discovering, navigating, and acquiring genomic data for studying diseases, managing pandemics, and monitoring infectious threats.

OverviewBlack Canyon Consulting (BCC) is on the lookout for a Senior Software Developer specializing in Bioinformatics and Big Data. This role will contribute to our projects for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health. This position is full-time and can be performed onsite at the NIH-NCBI in Bethesda, MD, or potentially remotely.The NCBI, recognized as the nation's leading biomedical resource, is in need of a software developer to enhance biological sequence annotation and data curation infrastructure for the country's top sequence and biomedical literature repositories. With four million daily users accessing gene sequence data, biomedical journal citations, and various other crucial information impacting biomedical research and public health, our work is pivotal. NCBI’s annotation pipelines not only serve a multitude of expert communities but also drive groundbreaking discoveries in life sciences, covering medical health issues (viruses, pandemics, genetic diseases, cancer), public health (food safety, antimicrobial resistance), and essential research topics in computational biology and bioinformatics.Technically, NCBI’s diverse applications and platforms, including Node, Python, Django, and C++, manage petabyte-scale big data across multiple cloud providers, serving more users than the US Postal Service and experiencing more traffic than the IRS during tax season. We uphold the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and are at the forefront of civic technology and cloud computing.This role requires more than just coding expertise; we seek an individual who can collaborate effectively with subject-matter experts, user researchers, designers, product managers, scientists, security and DevOps engineers, among others. You will work alongside committed teams of skilled developers, researchers, and product professionals to create robust, adaptable solutions for numerous production applications, APIs, and services. Join our team!We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with employer contributions, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement. If you thrive in a high-performing, professionally driven service and technology organization, we invite you to apply today!

OverviewBlack Canyon Consulting (BCC) is actively seeking a Senior Software Developer in Bioinformatics and Big Data to enhance our initiatives with the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time position based on-site at NIH-NCBI in Bethesda, MD, with the potential for remote work.As the leading biomedical resource in the nation, NCBI is on the lookout for a talented software developer to contribute to the development of biological sequence annotation and data curation infrastructure. These systems are vital to the foremost sequence and biomedical literature repositories, with NCBI serving over four million users daily who seek gene sequence data, biomedical journal citations, and other crucial information that advances biomedical research and public health. Our annotation pipelines not only assist specialized communities but also foster innovative discoveries in life sciences, including medical health, public health, and basic research in computational biology and bioinformatics.On a technical level, NCBI manages a diverse range of applications and platforms (including Node.js, Python, Django, and C++) across extensive big data environments, processing petabyte-scale data and operating on multiple cloud platforms. We adhere to the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and are pioneers in civic tech and cloud computing.This role demands more than just coding expertise; it requires collaboration with subject-matter experts, user researchers, designers, product managers, scientists, security, and DevOps engineers. You will work alongside dedicated teams of developers, researchers, and product professionals to build robust and flexible solutions for a wide array of production applications, APIs, and services. We welcome you to join our team!We pride ourselves on attracting top talent with a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with employer contributions, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about working within a high-performing, service-oriented technology organization, we encourage you to apply today!

About Employee NavigatorEmployee Navigator is a rapidly expanding and profitable SaaS company dedicated to partnering with top-tier insurance carriers, payroll service providers, and insurance brokers. Our mission is to streamline the management of employee benefits and HR processes. Our innovative platform simplifies day-to-day tasks associated with benefits administration, employee onboarding, and various HR functions. Serving over 180,000 businesses and 14 million employees nationwide, we are proud to have been recognized as a Washington Post Top Workplace for six consecutive years.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain the APIs that drive Employee Navigator’s benefits enrollment platform. You will collaborate closely with business units, product managers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality APIs for both internal and external use. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in developing and managing high-traffic, customer-facing APIs, and will leverage their expertise to enhance our API offerings.Our technology stack includes C# on .NET 8 with WebAPI, MVC, and Vue.js for frontend development. Our projects range from simple data capture forms to complex Roslyn-based C# class-to-REST API generators and custom patterns for our enrollment engine. We prioritize planning and peer discussions to ensure the best code quality before implementation. Depending on the task at hand, we utilize Micro-ORM, dynamic SQL, or stored procedures, favoring generics and functional programming for readability.We follow a Kanban methodology, allowing the pace of work to be determined by task definition rather than arbitrary deadlines. We seek engineers who can make informed decisions and devise creative solutions. Close collaboration with product owners and executives ensures features are well understood and relevant problems are addressed.Please note: This position requires onsite work at either our Bethesda, MD or Salt Lake City, UT office on a hybrid schedule.

OverviewBlack Canyon Consulting (BCC) is seeking a talented Mid-Level Software Developer specializing in C++ and JavaScript to contribute to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). This full-time position is based onsite at the NCBI in Bethesda, MD. The NCBI Taxonomy encompasses the names of nearly half a million species across all domains of life, playing a vital role in organizing information across resources at NCBI and its international collaborators.The selected Software Developer will engage in the development of innovative solutions that support the ongoing enhancement of resources at NCBI.We pride ourselves on attracting top talent through a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with employer contributions, paid holidays, vacation days, and tuition reimbursement. If you are eager to be part of a dynamic, high-performing, service-oriented technology organization, we encourage you to apply today!

Job OverviewJoin Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) as a skilled Full Stack Developer (C++) supporting the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), a key part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This full-time position is based in Bethesda, MD, with flexible options for remote work.At NCBI, a leading biomedical center attracting over six million daily users, your contributions will directly influence biomedical research and public health initiatives. You will work with a diverse range of technologies, including Node.js, Python, Django, and C++, in a dynamic environment characterized by big data, machine learning, and cloud computing.As a member of our talented web development team, you will be tasked with creating robust web applications, APIs, and services. We seek an adept developer with a strong foundation in modern web development practices, testing methodologies, UI design principles, and collaborative skills to work effectively alongside user researchers, designers, product managers, scientists, and DevOps engineers.

At ZoomInfo, we believe in accelerating careers. Our fast-paced environment encourages bold thinking and empowers you to achieve your best work. Join a team that values collaboration, challenges each other, and celebrates achievements. With state-of-the-art tools that enhance your impact and a culture that supports your ambitions, you will not just contribute; you will drive innovation swiftly.About the Role:We are on the lookout for a skilled Senior Software Engineer to bolster our dynamic data team. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development of our technographic data services, creating top-tier data pipelines and systems designed to handle billions of signals and data points. This is a unique opportunity to tackle complex challenges and significantly influence our commitment to elevating technographics as a premier offering.What You'll Do:Create and refine extensive data pipelines to extract and process signals from various sources, including web and job postings.Design and build data architectures and storage solutions to effectively manage vast amounts of data.Work closely with data scientists to support and integrate machine learning models within data workflows.Continuously enhance the quality, performance, and scalability of our technographic data platform.Lead technical strategy and outline the roadmap for our data processing infrastructure.

About Employee Navigator Employee Navigator is a rapidly expanding, profitable SaaS company that collaborates with top insurance carriers, payroll providers, and insurance brokers to streamline the management of employee benefits and HR processes. Our platform simplifies daily tasks associated with benefits administration, employee onboarding, and various HR functions. As the premier broker-focused platform in the industry, we serve over 180,000 companies and more than 14 million employees nationwide. We are also proud to have been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six consecutive years. About the Role In this role, you will engage in software development primarily using C# on .NET Core, alongside MVC and Vue.js for the front-end. Your responsibilities will range from creating simple forms for data capture to developing Roslyn-based C# class to REST API generators and custom patterns that optimize our enrollment engine. We prioritize collaboration and discussion during the code planning phase, ensuring high-quality outputs. Tools such as Micro-ORM, dynamic SQL, and stored procedures are employed based on the project's needs. We appreciate clean, easily readable code, and often utilize generics and functional programming techniques. As a senior engineer, your focus will be on problem-solving, defining features, and coordinating implementations with your peers. Using a Kanban process, we emphasize task clarity over strict timelines, allowing you to make informed decisions and devise creative solutions. Close collaboration with product owners and even executives ensures that features are properly understood and that we address the right challenges effectively.

OverviewJoin Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) as a Senior Software Developer to make an impact at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). This position is available as a full-time role, offering both onsite opportunities in Bethesda, MD, and the flexibility of remote work.The NCBI, part of the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, is a premier biomedical center that attracts over six million users daily. These users seek vital research, clinical, genetic, and other information that plays a crucial role in advancing biomedical research and public health. At NCBI, you have the chance to contribute to innovative solutions that can accelerate cures for diseases. Our diverse range of applications and platforms, including Node.js, Python, Django, and C++, operate within environments that leverage big data, machine learning, and multi-cloud solutions.We pride ourselves on attracting top talent with a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with employer contributions, paid holidays, vacation time, and tuition reimbursement. If you thrive in a high-performing, technology-driven environment, we encourage you to apply today!

About Employee NavigatorEmployee Navigator is an innovative and rapidly expanding SaaS company, collaborating with top-tier insurance carriers, payroll providers, and insurance brokers. Our mission is to simplify the complexities of employee benefits management and HR tasks. Our platform streamlines daily operations including benefits administration and employee onboarding, serving over 180,000 organizations and more than 14 million employees nationally. We are proud to be recognized as a Washington Post Top Workplace for six consecutive years.About the RoleIn this role, you will primarily work with C# on the .NET Core framework, leveraging MVC architecture along with Vue.js for front-end development. Your responsibilities will range from creating simple data capture forms to developing Roslyn-based C# class to ReST API generators and crafting unique patterns for our enrollment engine. We prioritize collaborative planning and discussions before coding, fostering a culture that values readability and maintainability.Mid-level engineers are expected to tackle loosely defined features and devise effective implementations, while senior engineers focus on problem-solving, feature definition, and coordinating implementations with fellow engineers. Our Kanban process encourages a workflow that is driven by clearly defined tasks, rather than arbitrary deadlines. We seek engineers who are adept at making informed decisions and exploring creative solutions, working closely with product owners and executives to ensure features are accurately defined and prioritized.

Role overview ZoomInfo seeks a Software Engineer III to join the team in either Bethesda, MD or Waltham, MA. This role focuses on building and refining software that underpins ZoomInfo’s products. The position emphasizes creating dependable solutions that adapt to evolving client requirements. What you will do Design, develop, and maintain software as part of a collaborative engineering team Work alongside colleagues from various departments to deliver new features and product enhancements Contribute to projects that broaden and strengthen ZoomInfo’s product suite

Join our innovative team as a Research Java Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Collaborate closely with research personnel to develop and enhance the next-generation literature search system. Your expertise will contribute to the implementation of content generation and the delivery of vital components for biomedical researchers, clinicians, and the public.Your responsibilities will include:Designing and developing a new architecture utilizing RESTful services.Employing your skills in Java development, Scala, REST services, and XML to create robust solutions.

OverviewBlack Canyon Consulting (BCC) is on the lookout for a Senior Software Developer to join our team in supporting the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health. This full-time opportunity is based at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD, with potential for remote work.We seek a Software Developer who specializes in Java and Python to integrate into our software development team, contributing to the Human Variation product line. This line encompasses systems such as the Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Database (dbSNP), the database of large-scale genomic variants (dbVAR), the Allele Frequency Aggregator (ALFA), and the dbGaP on FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) project.As a Software Developer, you will leverage your expertise to drive development efforts that align with the objectives of the product team and the organization. You will be tasked with defining development assignments, meeting delivery timelines, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures, all under the mentorship of the Technical Program Manager and the Technical Lead of the team.Key Responsibilities:Create robust, high-performing web applications in Python/Django catering to millions of users daily.Design, develop, and implement new features for user interactions and scientific data management using contemporary APIs and frameworks.Collaborate as a core member of an agile product team to deliver an exceptional user experience.Produce responsive, accessible, and mobile-friendly code of the highest quality, utilizing automated testing, build, and deployment processes.

Position: Child Development SpecialistWork Location: Bethesda, MDJob Type: Part-timeSalary: $22-$28 per hourOur Mission:Make a meaningful impact. Acquire invaluable skills. Grow alongside us.At Positive Development, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive, and that every aspiring professional should have the chance to engage in meaningful work that fosters valuable skills for their future.We provide one-on-one support to autistic children, assisting them in developing communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based and relationship-oriented interactions.What Sets This Role Apart:This role is not just about observing and assisting; it is about actively coaching, connecting, and facilitating growth in children, while also gaining experience that is highly relevant for careers in:PsychologySocial WorkOccupational TherapySpeech Language PathologyEducation and Special EducationCounselingMedicine and HealthThis role is incredibly rewarding but requires patience, emotional maturity, and dedication. You will receive guidance from experienced clinicians and supervisors committed to your professional growth.We are particularly enthusiastic about candidates who are:Passionate about working with children and teenagersInquisitive about human development and learning processesPatient, empathetic, and enthusiasticDependable and committed to maintaining a consistent schedule (children thrive on consistency)Comfortable working directly with families in home-based settingsIdeal candidates include education majors, psychology students, pre-med students, nursing students, and those pursuing related fields.

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is actively seeking a Platform Development Experience Engineer to enhance our initiatives at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This role is hybrid, requiring onsite work at the NCBI in Bethesda, MD, approximately two days per week. NCBI is dedicated to advancing science and public health by providing free access to vast biomedical literature and genomic data online, ranking among the world’s top 400 most-visited websites. Our talented and diverse team collaborates to create critical services for researchers, physicians, educators, students, and the public, including the development of PubMed, which catalogs over 29 million biomedical research abstracts with links to full-text literature and supporting data. The Platform Services team is responsible for building and maintaining the systems that software developers across NCBI rely on to consistently deliver high-quality code that adheres to Federal Standards for application security and mature coding practices. Our involvement spans the entire development lifecycle, encompassing: Tools for creating and initializing new projects uniformly across the organization. CI pipelines and build tools for standardized expectations across programming languages and application frameworks. Testing frameworks and metrics to ensure only secure and quality code reaches production. Deployment and publishing pipelines to provide applications to end-users in both on-premises and cloud environments while enabling public access to Open Source projects. Integrations for secure management of deployment parameters, credentials, and more. Tooling for asynchronous application communication, performance monitoring, live application debugging, and more. Key Responsibilities As a Platform Development Experience Engineer, you will join a cross-functional team of around 20 members dedicated to creating and maintaining tools and systems that empower developers at NCBI to build, deploy, and manage software and web services utilized globally. You will work on: GitLab CI pipeline configuration, templates, and components to establish a standardized development ecosystem across the organization.

Join Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) as a Platform Development Experience Engineer, contributing to the vital work of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) within the National Library of Medicine (NLM), a part of the National Institutes of Health. This full-time position offers flexibility with onsite and remote options available at our NCBI location in Bethesda, MD. The NCBI plays a crucial role in advancing scientific research and public health by providing open access to a wealth of biomedical literature and genomic data. As one of the top 400 most-visited websites worldwide, NCBI’s dynamic team is dedicated to delivering valuable tools and services for researchers, healthcare professionals, educators, students, and the general public. Notably, NCBI is the home of PubMed, which indexes over 29 million biomedical research abstracts, often linking to full-text articles and supporting datasets. The Platform Services team at NCBI is responsible for developing and maintaining systems that ensure software developers consistently deploy high-quality code in compliance with federal application security standards and robust coding practices. Our involvement spans the entire software development lifecycle, including: Establishing tools for consistent project creation across the organization. Implementing CI pipelines and build tools to standardize expectations across various programming languages and application frameworks. Developing testing frameworks and metrics to ensure only secure and high-quality code reaches production. Creating deployment and publishing pipelines to facilitate application access for users in both on-premises and cloud environments and to support public access to Open Source projects. Integrating secure management of deployment parameters, credentials, and more. Providing tooling for asynchronous communication between applications, performance monitoring, live application debugging, and additional functionalities. Your Role As a Platform Development Experience Engineer, you will be part of a collaborative team of approximately 20 professionals, dedicated to building and maintaining tools and systems that empower NCBI developers in creating, deploying, and sustaining software and web services utilized globally. Be ready to engage in tasks such as: Configuring GitLab CI pipelines, templates, and components to create a standardized ecosystem for developers working on various applications, from C++ to Scala.

Role overview Black Canyon Consulting, together with Knowledge3, is hiring a Junior or Mid-level Full Stack Software Engineer to join a team focused on building knowledge-first systems for scientific and enterprise data. The position involves hands-on development and DevOps work, contributing to applications that transform scattered data into structured, reusable knowledge assets. Projects in this role support explainable reasoning, governed analytics, and trustworthy AI. The engineer will work across both frontend and backend environments, helping to build and operate production-ready applications. Close attention to system behavior and well-defined query patterns is important for success in this position. Location and work style This is a primarily remote position. Black Canyon Consulting prefers candidates located in the United States who are able to work East Coast hours. Most collaboration is asynchronous, with regular team coordination.

Required Skill SetNetezza (DB) Development and Support ExperienceCognos/Actuate (Reporting tools) Development and Support ExperienceProficient in Unix Shell Scripting and PL/SQLHands-on experience with InformaticaResponsibilities and Expectations1. 7-9 years of comprehensive systems life cycle experience with a deep technical expertise.2. Subject matter expert in Reservations (Transactions), Web Analytics (Ecommerce transactions), and Sales (Account Tracking, Travel Agent Commissions transactions).3. Directly collaborate with business leads, particularly in handling minor enhancements or resolving data issues.4. Provide support across various technologies within the MRDW framework.5. Lead or participate in requirements gathering sessions.6. Develop and manage project plans independently, including schedules and deliverables.7. Plan and coordinate complex implementations, ensuring quality control over system design, usability, and functionality.8. Collaborate with quality assurance, shared services, and vendor relations teams.9. Potentially manage consulting resources.10. Offer consultation for both routine and complex systems development.11. Create short-term plans to effectively utilize team resources.12. Oversee customer satisfaction processes and address any concerns.13. Provide accurate work effort estimates.14. Act as a technical resource for team members.15. Train and mentor team members and peers as appropriate.16. Exhibit strong problem solving and analytical skills.17. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.18. Possess exceptional presentation skills.19. Maintain strong interpersonal skills.