Applied Software Engineer II

Please note that candidates must currently live in the following states; DC, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin. 

Civis Analytics is hiring an Applied Software Engineer II to develop innovative software products that solve complex data problems for mission-driven organizations. We serve mission-driven organizations including non-profits like Doctors without Borders, Sierra Club, and Human Rights Campaign, as well as government agencies and mission-focused commercial organizations.

As an Applied Software Engineer II on our Applied Software Engineering team, you'll partner with Data Scientists and Data Engineers to build tools that help decision makers allocate resources and communicate effectively with their stakeholders.

Salary: 105,000

What You'll Do

• Develop high-quality software solutions for complex data problems

• Support and collaborate with engineers, designers, data scientists, and product managers across departments

• Review and debug code while applying Civis best practices and design standards

• Research, prototype, and recommend software solutions for client challenges

• Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and properly archived

• Engage the project on an emotional level as well as technical

What We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• 2-4 years of professional software development/engineering experience

• Experience developing user interfaces with modern JavaScript frameworks (specifically React)

• Experience developing Python apps, particularly Flask and Dash

• Comfort working with SQL databases

• Familiarity with Git and GitHub for version control

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Experience with unit and end-to-end testing design and strategy

• US work authorization required

Bonus Points (Preferred Qualifications)

• Significant experience with one or more of the following:

  • Designing and building APIs

  • Query optimization, database administration, analytics databases, and/or NoSQL

  • Automated software testing and continuous integration

  • Proficiency working with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Data visualization for the web (using D3 or similar)

You Should Apply If:

• You can independently own and drive projects from start to finish with minimal supervision

• You have the maturity and self-direction to work autonomously when needed, including as the sole engineer on a project

• You love problem-solving and tackling large, complex challenges

• You're eager to constantly learn and teach others

• You thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments while also being comfortable working independently

You Should Not Apply If:

• You have only worked in large team environments with heavy oversight

• You're uncomfortable with ambiguity or evolving project requirements

• You're not interested in learning from or teaching teammates

• You need highly structured environments with minimal change

Civis embraces the individuality of our employees and we celebrate each other's differences. Our products, services, and culture benefit from and thrive on the unique perspectives brought by each person in our Civis community. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, age, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact internalrecruiting@civisanalytics.com

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.