Software Engineer (temporary)

Join us as Software Engineer, and you’ll play a central role in ushering in the firm’s next chapter of growth and success. We are looking for a Software Engineer for a two month project who is a self-starter and strategic thinker to support public health communications programs and participant experience and marketing communications campaigns focused on communicating health research to the public.   Our ongoing commitment to provide exceptional strategic communications, editorial support, distinctive design, and superior service to our clients is as unwavering as our desire to enrich people's lives with quality health information. Palladian Partners is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. This position can be remote, and the candidate can be based anywhere in the continental US.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on development and maintenance of Java/J2EE applications. 
• Work with a software engineers and analysts in developing systems that meet all technical and business requirements. 
• Design highly scalable software solutions to improve functionality and system longevity. 
• Set development process practices and expectations. 
• Use extensive industry experience to guide and lead organization goals. 
• Able to effectively communicate with business leaders and stakeholders. 
• Experience in developing prototypes of new concepts and technologies. 
• Experience in software development methodologies and standards, test-driven development, data analysis, and reporting. 
• While maintaining current production code, you must demonstrate a willingness to step into new roles and learn new technologies quickly. 
• Be innovative and share ideas as we evaluate new or alternative data processing techniques to determine their usefulness in meeting project needs and deadlines. 
• Stay current with new technologies, including tools, components, and frameworks. 

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in computer science 
• 5+ years of experience working on Java/J2EE applications and experience with multiple databases. 
• Experience with Drupal, WordPress and other CMS platforms
• Experience architecting/developing web applications using micro service architecture. 
• Basic knowledge of how modern JavaScript frameworks like VUE, React and Angular2 communicate with the back-end server. 
• Experience with modern SDLC tools - Git, JIRA, Artifactory, Jenkins/TeamCity, OpenShift, Gradle 
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a quick learner. You should have a broad base of software development experience and be interested in continuing to grow technically via hands on experience and learning. 
• Comfortable working with multiple teams, dispersed nationally, and remote. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication at both the business and technical level. 

Logistical Requirements:

• At this time we will only accept candidates who are presently eligible to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship.
• Our organization requires that all work, for the duration of your employment, must be completed in the continental U.S. unless required by contract.
• If you are local to our offices in Arlington, Silver Spring, Ann Arbor, or Portland this role will be hybrid.
• Must be able to work during eastern time unless approved by your manager.