Job Description
Job Description
Join Our Talented Team at Protagonist
We fuse rigorous, methodologically sound analysis with our cutting-edge technology platform, Narrative Analytics®. This powerful combination enables us to quantitatively analyze open-source media, deliver strategic recommendations, and craft executive-level communication strategies for clients with missions that matter.
Why Us?
Our team is a vibrant mix of communication specialists, data scientists, and subject matter experts with extensive experience across U.S. Government agencies, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. By joining Protagonist, you'll immerse yourself in a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions truly matter.
What We Do
- Innovative Solutions : We co-develop cutting-edge solutions with our clients to address tough communication problems and capitalize on opportunities to make a tangible impact.
- Data-Driven Insights : Our tools and methodologies provide actionable insights that help clients meet their communication objectives and stay ahead of global challenges.
- Applied Expertise : We integrate our solutions within client organizations, leveraging our profound expertise to address critical issues and ensure sustainable success.
Be Part of Something Bigger
At Protagonist, you'll work on compelling projects that make a real difference. We seek talented individuals eager to contribute to our mission and grow alongside us. If you're passionate about communication, data analysis, and making an impact, we invite you to explore a career with Protagonist.
Explore Your Future with Us!
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at Protagonist and be part of a team that's making a difference.
Job Description
We're seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Washington, DC-based team. In this role, you'll collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to build, optimize, and scale our Narrative Analytics platform, which helps clients make informed, strategic decisions.
Responsibilities Build and Scale
Contribute to the development of core features of our Narrative Analytics® platform using Python, React, and related toolsBuild robust backend services and APIs, and implement frontend functionality as neededHelp design, build, and scale infrastructure components on AWSWork with Kubernetes and containerized workloads to support microservice deploymentsIntegrate data processing pipelines and support analytics features such as NLP and searchCollaborate and Grow
Collaborate with senior engineers and data scientists to bring research prototypes into productionParticipate in code reviews and uphold high standards of software qualityWork closely with senior team members to learn architectural design and system tradeoffsContribute to technical discussions and engineering planning processesParticipate in Agile development cycles, sprint planning, and standupsSeek and incorporate feedback from peers and mentors to grow your technical skill setRequirements
This position is based in our Washington, DC office with a hybrid work arrangement. We value in-person collaboration and team building, so we expect regular office presence, while offering flexibility for remote work. Our collaborative environment thrives when we can work together in person, particularly for technical discussions, and architectural planningMust be able to work on U.S. Government contracts that may be restricted to U.S. citizens; active or prior SECRET (or higher) clearance preferredBachelor's degree with 2+ years of work experience or advanced degree with 1+ years of work experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Relevant military or prior government experience in lieu of a four-year degree will be consideredStrong experience with Python in production environmentsExperience building modern web applications (React, TypeScript preferred)Familiarity with cloud environments, particularly AWSExperience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databasesPassion for writing clean, maintainable code and learning from peersIdeal Candidates
Experience with Elasticsearch or similar analytics / search enginesExposure to machine learning and NLP concepts or pipelinesFamiliarity with Agile / Scrum development processesInterest in working with large-scale data and distributed systemsAdditional Information
If you're passionate about technology and making an impact, apply today! Protagonist is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and innovative environment where everyone's voice can make a difference.
Protagonist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary Range : $77,000-$106,000 based on education and level of relevant experience.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.