Full Stack Developer – Wagtail CMS
On-siteBethesda, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain Wagtail CMS features using Django and Python, building responsive front-end interfaces with React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Create and manage Wagtail page models, StreamField blocks, and workflows while integrating applications with GraphQL and REST APIs. Support the adoption of NCBI's Web Design System by implementing reusable components and adhering to established architecture standards. Collaborate with UX, content, and DevOps teams to optimize sites for accessibility, performance, and SEO. Participate in code reviews, testing, and production support to ensure scalable, maintainable web platforms. Join NCBI's team of engineers to build robust applications for public-facing scientific resources.
Required Qualifications
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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