Software Engineering Director jobs in District of Columbia

For over 17 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.

The Catalist Technology Department development team is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting tools to facilitate our client’s access to Catalist data. These tools range from Web based interactive GUIs to APIs as well as all the backend components and services required to support them. As the Deputy Director of Software Engineering at Catalist, you will manage a team of developers across all aspects of the product life cycle; the design and implementation of new products, the support of existing tools, and the deprecation of legacy offerings.

The Deputy Director reports to the Director of Software Engineering.

• Assist the Director of Software Engineering with with the administration and management of day to day operations of the development team
• Generate development plans from available acceptance criteria, project guidelines, and other supporting materials
• Liaise with stakeholders on key issues as needed
• Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation
• Guide the development team to create accurate ticket estimates
• Organize tickets into development goals and provide regular updates of team progress
• Mentor junior developers, provide technical guidance, and assist in their professional development
• Work with the Director of Software Engineering to guide the direction of Catalist’s technology plans

• Bachelor's of science degree or equivalent experience
• Broad understanding of the technology landscape
• Understanding of best practices in software development
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Core Technical Knowledge: SQL, Java, Bash, Python 
• Background check required

• Familiarity with Hadoop/Spark, Scala, Cloud Databases (Redshift or BigQuery)
• Experience in political environments with hard deadlines

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 Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage

Group Term Life Insurance and Long-Term and Short-Term 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 pre-tax or post-tax 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 out-of-pocket medical/dental/vision/child care expenses from pre-tax earnings.

Transit Benefits

Catalist also makes available a Transit benefit FSA program to eligible employees using pre-tax 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 Office/Remote Work

Certain positions at Catalist are eligible for Office/Remote Hybrid or full Remote status.