# Software Developer - Python/Java

**Company:** [Black Canyon Consulting](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/blackcanyonconsulting)
**Location:** Bethesda, MD
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Python, Java, SQL, Django, Linux, Git, CI/CD, Xml, JSON, Csv
**Posted:** 2026-02-20

> Develops robust web applications in Python/Django and Java for high-traffic genomic databases like dbSNP and dbVAR at NIH. Requires 3+ years in Java, Python, SQL, Linux, and agile team collaboration.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build robust, performant, user-facing web applications in Python/Django supporting millions of daily users
- Develop, create, and ship new functionality for user interaction and scientific data backend, using modern APIs and frameworks
- Work as an integral part of an agile product team to deliver an unbelievably great user experience
- Deliver responsive, accessible, mobile-friendly code of high quality (automated test/build/deploy)

## Qualifications
- Strong Java and Python experience integrating applications with large SQL databases
- Experience working with highly available, high traffic web applications
- Ability to work with a detail-oriented team on software development tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to troubleshoot technical roadblocks and mitigate risks

## Required Skills
- Software development experience in a Linux environment (3+ Years)
- Proficiency in Java, Python, and SQL (3+ years)
- Experience working with SQL databases (3+ years)
- Ability to work with common structured documents (XML, JSON, CSV)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, unit tests, integration, and regression testing
- Experience with version control systems like Git or SVN

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