Blackcanyonconsulting

Blackcanyonconsulting

Full Stack Developer – Wagtail CMS

Bethesda, Maryland

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 hours ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonReactNext.jsHTMLDjangoBackend DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentCode ReviewGitPostgreSQLDockerCI/CDDevOpsGraphQLRESTUI DesignDesign SystemsAccessibilitySEOResearch

About the role

  • Integrate front-end applications with headless CMS APIs, including GraphQL and REST.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Wagtail CMS features using Django and Python.
  • Build responsive, accessible front-end interfaces using React, Next.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Support the adoption of Wagtail CMS at NCBI by following established architecture, standards, documentation, and best practices.
  • Support the adoption of the NCBI Web Design System by implementing reusable components, patterns, and design standards.
  • Create and manage Wagtail page models, StreamField blocks, snippets, workflows, and admin customizations.
  • Support multisite Wagtail implementations and structured content delivery.
  • Collaborate with UX, content, backend, DevOps, product, and stakeholder teams.
  • Optimize websites for accessibility, performance, SEO, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Participate in troubleshooting, code reviews, testing, documentation, release planning, and production support.
  • This role will support the development, adoption, and delivery of CMS-driven, accessible, and scalable public-facing web platforms using Wagtail, Django/Python, React, Next.js, GraphQL APIs, Headless CMS, and the NCBI Web Design System.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of Full stack Web applications development, using Django, React, and Next.js.
  • Experience with Wagtail CMS, Django, and Python.
  • Experience with React, Next.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Experience with GraphQL APIs, REST APIs, and headless CMS integration.
  • Strong understanding of accessibility, including Section 508 and WCAG.
  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Git, CI/CD, testing, and modern development workflows.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Full Stack Developer with experience in Wagtail CMS backend development and modern front-end development.

Nice to have

  • Experience with public-facing government, scientific, biomedical, or research websites.
  • Familiarity with Docker, cloud hosting, CDN configuration, search integration, SEO, analytics, and automated testing.

Compensation

  • Benefits and Salary

Benefits

  • You will join NCBI's team of web developers and software engineers to build robust, flexible web applications, APIs, and services.

Company info

  • If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!
  • We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location.
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