Software Engineer

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Content Technology team in Philadelphia, PA. This is an exciting opportunity for an early career engineer or recent graduate to work on impactful projects in the research and analytics space while growing their backend and cloud native development skills.

You'll be part of a collaborative team working with Java microservices, PostgreSQL, and AWS, and will receive mentorship from senior engineers as you build a strong technical foundation and progress your career.

About You - Experience, Education, Skills, and Accomplishments

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Academic, internship, or project based experience developing applications using Java (or similarobject-oriented languages)

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred) through coursework, internships, or hands-on projects

• Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar

It Would Be Great If You Also Had...

• Coursework or project experience with microservices, REST APIs, or distributed systems

• Exposure to frontend frameworks such as Angular

• Familiarity with Elasticsearch, search technologies, or analytics use cases

• Academic or hands-on exposure to Big Data technologies or platforms like Databricks

• Understanding of core software engineering concepts such as APIs, version control, and basic system design

• Curiosity and motivation to grow into more advanced technical responsibilities over time

What Will You Be Doing in This Role?

• Developing and enhancing backend services using Java, with guidance from senior engineers

• Learning and contributing to AWS based, cloud native applications

• Assisting with database development and data persistence using PostgreSQL

• Participating in peer code reviews and learning clean code and engineering best practices

• Working closely with engineers, data scientists, and product partners across the U.S. and India

• Gaining exposure to the full software development lifecycle, from design through deployment

• Collaborating with senior engineers to build functional knowledge and technical confidence

About the Team

You'll be joining a growing engineering team focused on Content Technology, with specific work on the Content Tracking project, a key part of the company's data strategy. The team includes engineers and a project manager based in Philadelphia and partners closely with distributed teams in India and on the U.S. West Coast, including data science and product stakeholders.

The team culture emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning, making it a supportive environment for earlycareer engineers who value quality, ownership, and teamwork.

Hours of Work

• Fulltime, permanent position

• Primarily standard business hours in your time zone, with flexibility to collaborate across global teams

• Hybrid work schedule (2-3 days per week onsite)

• Must live within a commutable distance to the Philadelphia, PA office