Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field., 2-5 years of experience in Java or Python development., Good understanding of Linux and command-line tools., Experience with SQL and database backends..

Key responsibilities:

Learn and understand Catalist's development stack and deployment processes.

Identify and document code dependencies and optimize software performance.

Participate in code reviews and stay updated with industry trends.

Contribute to maintaining and improving in-house software solutions.

Job description

For over 19 years, Catalist has been a leader in civic data and data science innovation. Our mission is to provide progressive organizations with the data, software, and services needed to better identify, understand, and communicate with the people they need to engage and mobilize. Our clients include the largest, most influential organizations in the U.S. active in civic engagement, advocacy, and political campaigns.

Catalist is home to a dedicated, creative team of technologists, data scientists, and campaign experts committed to using our talents and technology to nurture a vibrant and growing progressive community.

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with experience in Java and Python to join our dynamic team. As a Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining, improving, and deploying Catalist’s in house software solutions leveraging Java, Python, and Hadoop technologies.

This position is included in our CWA bargaining unit.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities
Learn Catalists entire development stack including code repositories, artifact storage, manual compilation, automated builds, and deployment processes
Identify and document code dependencies both internally between libraries and systems or externally to third parties
Implement bug fixes and optimizations on Catalists tools for maximum performance and efficiency
Learn the Hadoop ecosystem and principles of distributed computing and large scale data processing using tools such as HDFS, MapReduce, Hive, Spark, and ZooKeeper
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and actively participate in knowledge sharing sessions

Requirements
Bachelors degree in Computer Science (or related field) or equivalent work experience
25 years of experience as a software developer, primarily in Java or Python
Good understanding of Linux operating systems and commandline tools
Understanding of SQL and experience with database backends
Excellent problemsolving skills and ability to work in a fastpaced environment
Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams

Preferred Skills & Abilities
NoSQL or ElasticSearch experience
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug
Catalist offers Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage for eligible staff and their eligible dependents. Catalist’s Medical plan is a comprehensive PPO program including Prescription Drug coverage with 85% of the premium paid by Catalist. Dental and Vision coverage is provided at no cost to employees.

Group Term Life Insurance and LongTerm & ShortTerm Disability Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance and LongTerm and ShortTerm Disability coverage is available for eligible staff. These benefits are provided at no cost to Catalist employees.

401(k) Safe Harbor Plan
A 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan is available to eligible staff with a 3% contribution from Catalist from the date of hire. Employees may contribute pretax or posttax from their salary up to the legal limits set forth by the IRS.

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Catalist offers an FSA Program that gives eligible staff the ability to pay outofpocket medicaldentalvisionchild care expenses from pretax earnings.

Transit Benefits
Catalist also makes available a Transit benefit FSA program to eligible employees using pretax contributions with a company match.

Professional Development and Remote Work Expenses
Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $750 each year for professional development education and remote work expenses.

Student Loan PayDown or SaveUp
Catalist offers a Student Loan PayDown and College SaveUp benefit for eligible staff.

Vacation, Personal Leave, Sick Leave Benefits
Catalist offers generous vacation benefits to all eligible staff. Eligible employees also receive:
14 Paid Holidays
Personal Days
Sick Leave
Parental Leave

Hybrid OfficeRemote Work
Certain positions at Catalist are eligible for OfficeRemote Hybrid or full Remote status.