Account Backend Engineer

The role

This engineer will support and modernize the authentication and account management infrastructure for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). The role involves maintaining legacy systems and facilitating migration to modern identity platforms.

What you will do

• Provide operational support for NCBI Login System including troubleshooting and patching
• Support MyNCBI Account backend services and maintain Backend storage databases
• Build, deploy, and maintain backend binaries and CGI scripts on Almalinux and Unix/Linux platforms
• Integrate third-party identity providers and manage federated account data feeds
• Develop and optimize backend services using C++, Python, Django, and SQL
• Ensure backend systems meet FISMA Moderate and other compliance requirements
• Apply best practices in authentication, authorization, and IT security standards
• Lead and participate in migration efforts to NIH ICAM standards
• Implement integration patterns for federated login and account consolidation
• Manage code and configuration repositories, build pipelines, and deployment processes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency in backend programming (C++, Python, SQL) and Linux environments
• Experience with authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML, JWT)
• Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL server and relational database design and optimization
• Experience with version control (Git, SVN), CI/CD tools, and DevOps practices
• Experience integrating with third-party applications and secured data sharing
• Experience working with of XML and XSLT
• Experience with agile development processes
• Ability to work with legacy systems and facilitate migration to modern platforms
• Strong troubleshooting, teamwork, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• paid holidays
• vacation
• tuition reimbursement

About the company

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is a professional service and technology focused organization.