Catalist is hiring: Software Engineer in Washington

Overview 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. This position is included in our CWA bargaining unit. Principle Duties & Responsibilities Learn Catalist's 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 Catalist's 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 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field) or equivalent work experience 2-5 years of experience as a software developer, primarily in Java or Python Good understanding of Linux operating systems and command-line tools Understanding of SQL and experience with database backends Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams Preferred Skills & Abilities NoSQL or ElasticSearch experience Compensation $80,000 - $90,000 a year Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug coverage for eligible staff and dependents; comprehensive PPO plan with Prescription Drug coverage; 85% of the premium paid by Catalist Group Term Life Insurance and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability coverage at no cost to employees 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with 3% Catalist contribution from date of hire; pre-tax or post-tax employee contributions Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible staff Transit benefits program with pre-tax contributions and company match Professional development and remote work expenses reimbursement up to $750 per year Student Loan PayDown or College SaveUp benefit for eligible staff Vacation, Personal Leave, Sick Leave, Parental Leave Hybrid Office/Remote Work options for eligible positions #J-18808-Ljbffr