Software Engineer (Early Career)

Software Engineer

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

The Health Analytics Division specializes in developing advanced Information Technology and Data Management solutions for our government and commercial clients. We are currently seeking a Software Engineer to join the Health Research & Analytics team. This position may be located in Atlanta, GA; Columbus, OH or Remote Eastern US. Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $75,000-$90,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Solving technical problems using computer science and systems development approaches in areas that require mathematical and/or statistical methods and knowledge
• Communicating on a regular basis with project leaders, team members and client stakeholders including mathematicians, computer scientists, statisticians, epidemiologist, and engineers
• Proactively managing expectations and meeting deadlines in a fast-moving, agile software development environment
• Conducting and participating in assigned projects with minimum supervision and within time and budget constraints
• Continued job performance improvement through on-the-job training and outside study
• Thrive in a multi-disciplinary environment solving problems in a variety of application areas
• Minimal domestic travel

Key Qualifications

• Must be US Person by definition of US Export Laws. Candidates must be able to obtain Security/CDC clearances as required by clients
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Science, or Computer Engineering
• Demonstrated competency in object-oriented programming with Java/JavaEE or C#
• Demonstrated experience with web development technologies such as HTML, XML, JSON, CSS, and JavaScript and accompanying frameworks and libraries (e.g., jQuery, Bootstrap, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with SQL and relational database engines such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
• Demonstrated competency with development tools (e.g., NetBeans, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet competing deadlines successfully

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining computer code for deadline driven projects
• Experience with user interface and user experience design and implementation
• Experience with Python, SAS, R, C, C++
• Experience working in an Agile Development environment
• Experience designing, implementing, and consuming RESTful APIs
• Experience with additional JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue)
• Experience participating in requirements gathering process, providing user documentation, and writing clear, concise comments within programs
• Experience with Linux-based Operating Systems (e.g., Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS, etc.)
• Experience using version control software (e.g., Git, Subversion, Mercurial, etc.)
• Previous experience with Battelle or a Contract Research Organization

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.