Battelle

Software Engineer (Early Career)

Battelle$75K — $90K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Person as defined by US Export Laws with eligibility for Security/CDC clearances
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Science, or Computer Engineering
  • Competent in object-oriented programming (Java/JavaEE or C#)
  • Experienced in web development technologies (HTML, XML, JSON, CSS, JavaScript)
  • Familiar with SQL and relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
  • Proficient with development tools (NetBeans, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines effectively

Responsibilities

  • Solve technical problems using computer science and systems development methods
  • Communicate regularly with team members and client stakeholders
  • Manage expectations and meet deadlines in an agile software environment
  • Conduct projects with minimal supervision within budget constraints
  • Engage in continuous improvement through training and developmental opportunities
  • Thrive in a multidisciplinary environment addressing diverse application challenges
  • Limited domestic travel for project requirements

Benefits

  • Flexible, compressed work schedule allowing for extra personal time
  • Hybrid work model with options for in-office and remote work
  • Paid time off to enhance work-life balance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
  • Support for partners including gender-affirming care and family formation
  • Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with contributions from the company
  • Tuition assistance for continuous education advancement
Full Job Description
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.

About Battelle

Battelle is a private nonprofit applied science and technology development company. It was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Battelle operates in the fields of national security, health, energy, and the environment. The company provides research and development services, manages laboratories, and commercializes technology. Battelle has a number of subsidiaries, including Bluefin Robotics, a manufacturer of unmanned underwater vehicles, and Battelle Memorial Institute, a research institute that conducts research in the areas of science and technology, education, and national security. The company has a number of partnerships with government agencies, universities, and private companies.
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