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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Full Stack Developer - Wagtail CMS - **Company:** Black Canyon Consulting LLC - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Web Development, Django Web Framework, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Release Management, Next.js, TypeScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Web Platforms, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Material UI, Information Technology, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=15cd9830cf2bbeea ## About the Role * BS in Computer Science * 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. * Understanding of Wagtail content modeling, StreamField, snippets, workflows, and multisite setup. * Experience implementing components from a Web Design System or component library. * 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., * Experience with public-facing government, scientific, biomedical, or research websites. * Familiarity with U.S. Web Design System or similar design systems. * Experience with Wagtail in a headless or hybrid architecture. * Familiarity with Docker, cloud hosting, CDN configuration, search integration, SEO, analytics, and automated testing. * Experience supporting CMS or design system adoption across teams or products * Experience developing Django web applications and services ## Description Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Full Stack Developer with experience in Wagtail CMS backend development and modern front-end development. 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. You will join NCBI's team of web developers and software engineers to build robust, flexible web applications, APIs, and services. This role calls for an expert web developer - with knowledge and experience in modern web development, testing, UI design and usability principles, and ability to work effectively with user researchers, designers, product managers, scientists, security and DevOps engineers, * 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. * Integrate front-end applications with headless CMS APIs, including GraphQL and REST. * 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. ## Related Videos - [Web development best practices in 2021](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/280-web-development-best-practices-in-2021) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Coffee with Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/354-coffee-with-developers) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front) - [Dev Digest 139 - Soft and hard queries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/487-dev-digest-139-soft-and-hard-queries) - [Web Development Best Practices: What The Data Tells us](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/84-web-development-best-practices-what-the-data-tells-us) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development)