We fuse rigorous, methodologically sound analysis with our cutting-edge technology platform, Narrative Analytics®. This powerful combination enables us to quantitatively analyze open-source media, deliver strategic recommendations, and craft executive-level communication strategies for clients with missions that matter.
Why Us?
Our team is a vibrant mix of communication specialists, data scientists, and subject matter experts with extensive experience across U.S. Government agencies, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. By joining Protagonist, you’ll immerse yourself in a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions truly matter.
What We Do
- Innovative Solutions: We co-develop cutting-edge solutions with our clients to address tough communication problems and capitalize on opportunities to make a tangible impact.
- Data-Driven Insights: Our tools and methodologies provide actionable insights that help clients meet their communication objectives and stay ahead of global challenges.
- Applied Expertise: We integrate our solutions within client organizations, leveraging our profound expertise to address critical issues and ensure sustainable success.
Be Part of Something Bigger
At Protagonist, you’ll work on compelling projects that make a real difference. We seek talented individuals eager to contribute to our mission and grow alongside us. If you’re passionate about communication, data analysis, and making an impact, we invite you to explore a career with Protagonist.
Explore Your Future with Us!
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at Protagonist and be part of a team that's making a difference.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Collaborate with a high-performing team of experts in a dynamic and fast-paced start-up environment.
- Contribute to groundbreaking technology that transforms the way organizations understand narratives.
- Tackle challenging and innovative data problems while enjoying the support of a dedicated team.
- Thrive in a culture of continuous learning, where your growth and development are a priority.
Primary Responsibilities: As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you'll be a pivotal force in designing and developing the applications that drive our Narrative Analytics offering. You'll work closely with our customer-facing Client Solutions team to create solutions that meet their unique needs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating within Scrum sprints to create, design, and develop modules, aligning with the engineering team's objectives.
- Ensuring code quality through peer reviews and innovative problem-solving.
- Taking ownership of core deliverables, from technical and logical design to coding, testing, and debugging.
- Recommending original solutions and design approaches to meet requirements and make informed decisions between competing solutions.
What We're Looking For:
- Authorized to work in the US; ability to obtain a US Government security clearance, if needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in modern web applications using React and Typescript.
- 3+ years with Rest API frameworks and Data Visualizations.
- 5+ years of software development experience, utilizing Python.
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Expertise in Code Version Control (GIT) and experience with Postgres (or similar) SQL database programming.
- Background in Agile scrum or kanban methodology to deliver high-quality software.
- Experience working on production products within collaborative teams.
Why Protagonist? Join our team and be part of an innovative journey that transforms the way narratives are understood and leveraged. If you're excited about pushing the boundaries of technology, collaborating with a driven team, and making a meaningful impact, apply now and embark on a career-defining experience with Protagonist.
$80,000 - $185,000 based on education and level of relevant experience.
Protagonist is a values-driven company that is committed to doing meaningful work for organizations we respect. We are headquartered in Washington, DC, and offer a competitive salary, flexible paid time-off policy, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a retirement plan.
Protagonist is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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What We Do
Protagonist is the Narrative Analytics company. We uncover deeply held beliefs (narratives) in order to energize brands, win competitive battles, and better engage and understand target audiences. Protagonist uses natural language processing, machine learning, and deep human expertise to gather and analyze billions of pieces relevant data to give customers the insights they need for marketing, product development, and communications strategies. The Protagonist platform was built on 10 years of narrative science that was initially developed to improve the American brand around the world for the US Government. Today, it's used by dozens of the world's leading CMOs, business leaders, and foundations
