Account Backend Engineer

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and Stabilize Legacy Systems:
• Provide operational support for NCBI Login System, including troubleshooting, patching, and ensuring production stability during migration phases.
• Support MyNCBI Account backend services, resolving session and account linking issues, and maintaining the Backend storage databases.
• Backend Development & Integration:
• Build, deploy, and maintain backend binaries and CGI scripts across multiple environments on Almalinux and other Unix/Linux platforms.
• Integrate third-party identity providers (IDPs) and manage federated account data feeds such as the Incommon organizations.
• Develop and optimize backend services using C++, Python, Django, and SQL, with a focus on security, compliance, and performance.
• Compliance & Security:
• Ensure backend systems meet FISMA Moderate and other compliance requirements.
• Apply best practices in authentication, authorization, and IT security standards (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT).
• Monitor and support ongoing user issues, collaborating with partner agencies for resolution.
• Modernization & Migration:
• Lead and participate in migration efforts from legacy authentication systems to NIH ICAM (Identity, Credential, and Access Management) standards.
• Implement integration patterns for federated login, account consolidation, and application-owned authorization.
• Support user account migration, including linking, merging, and retiring local credentials for NCBI applications.
• DevOps & CI/CD:
• Manage code and configuration repositories, build pipelines, and deployment processes for backend services.
• Troubleshoot build and deployment issues, including OS upgrades and library dependencies.
• Required Skills & 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.
• 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. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

Benefits and Salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience with authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML, JWT).
• Experience with version control (Git, SVN), CI/CD tools, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with agile development processes.