Position Description:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Technology Solutions Group (TSG) within the Human Services business unit. This position is open in our Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Ann Arbor, MI; Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL offices; or full-time remote. We are open to candidates with at least three years of experience.

In this role, you will:

• Build internal/external web applications with sleek designs and simple user experiences
• Build new applications and infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Write testable software, with a focus on incremental innovation
• Create data presentation-layers in the form of interactive dashboards and reports
• Work with project teams and end users to understand requirements for web-based products
• Conduct and participate in code reviews
• Document, maintain, and support application functionality
• Work both independently and on a team
• Be self-driven to learn, push new ideas, and teach others
• Gain on-the-job training in full stack software development skills through internal courses and external coding resources like Pluralsight
• Help migrate existing applications to AWS

Position Requirements:

You have experience with and an interest in the following skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other relevant field or equivalent experience
• 3-7 years of professional experience as a Software Developer or similar role
• A deep understanding of how web applications are built and work
• Experience developing and coding with Angular 2+
• Proficiency with other full stack JavaScript frameworks and modern web technologies such as d3.js, Vue/Vuex, React, Redux, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, or other open source tools
• Proficiency in a server-side language (Node.js, Python, PHP, C#)
• Experience with, or at least an interest in, developing in the cloud with Amazon Web Services (AWS) tools including Docker, Fargate, Cloudformation, CodePipeline, CodeBuild, Lambda, DynamoDB, etc.
• Working knowledge of the basics of AWS cloud architecture, including Lambda, S3, EC2 at minimum, with VPC, ELB, WAF, Route 53 helpful
• Familiarity with Relational Databases, SQL/NoSQL data modelling, and RESTful API standards
• Experience with modern source, build, and deploy tools, any of the following: Git, Gulp, Grunt, Maven, Webpack, Jenkins, etc.
• Exposure to Drupal 8.0 or other CMS frameworks
• Professional experience and understanding of .NET / ASP.NET web frameworks
• Experience in creating wireframes for prototyping needs

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $75,000-$100,000. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo a background investigation or security clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance.

In accordance with Executive Order 14042 and its implementing guidelines, all Mathematica employees must provide documentation that they have been fully vaccinated or obtain an accommodation through Human Resources by providing documentation from a licensed health care provider that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 because of a disability (which would include medical conditions) or provide an attestation that they are entitled to an accommodation because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, location preference, and salary expectations.

We are not working with staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not accept unsolicited resumes. Please do not reach out directly to technical staff or leaders within Mathematica, as all questions from agencies go through the Talent Acquisition team.

Available Locations: Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Ann Arbor, MI; Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL; remote

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