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  • The Role:This role is for an experienced full-stack developer working on RxNorm for the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  • The Person:The person will develop and maintain RxNorm web applications, use CI/CD tools and version control, and work with the USCD team to support the NLM collection and biomedical data resources.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-stack web applications development using Python, Django, Angular, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Git or SVN, GitLab, Bamboo, JIRA, Agile, TDD, and cloud computing environments like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

About the role

Overview

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC)is searching for a Full-Stack Developer to support the User Services and Collection Division (USCD), part of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. The USCD is responsible for managing the NLM's extensive collection of biomedical literature, health information, and data resources. Its core mandate is to collect, curate, and connect the world to this information. 

The Full-Stack Developer will work on RxNorm. RxNorm is a standardized naming system for U.S. prescription and over-the-counter drugs, providing "normalized" names (ingredient + strength + form) and unique codes to resolve naming confusion between different systems, enabling clear drug identification and data sharing in EHRs and research. It links brand names to generics, helping computers and people understand the same medication unambiguously. 

This opportunity is full-time and involves working with the USCD team in Bethesda, MD.

 Duties & Responsibilities:

  • BS in Computer Science or a scientific field (engineering, physics), or equivalent experience    
  • 5+ years of full-stack web applications development, using Python, Django, and Angular. 
  • Understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
  • Experience with version control systems like Git or SVN
  • Hands-on experience in using GitLab, Bamboo, and other CI/CD pipeline tools
  • Have up-to-date experience with Java, Python/Django, JavaScript, CSS, Ruby, HTML5, and Oracle or PostgreSQL
  • Solid understanding of computer science principles like data structures, algorithms, etc., to continually improve one’s ability and current implementation
  • Solid experience in the use of software engineering tools like JIRA, agile methodology, test-driven development, etc.
  • Experience in cloud computing environments like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Proficient in Agile Method and apply it in software development

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. The targeted range for this position is $140,000 - $220,000.

If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

Published October 14, 2026
Location Bethesda, MD