About Protagonist With our subsidiary, Parenthetic, we're revolutionizing how organizations understand and shape public discourse through our cutting-edge Narrative Analytics® platform. By fusing rigorous analysis with advanced technology, we help clients quantitatively analyze open-source media, deliver strategic recommendations, and craft executive-level communication strategies that matter. Why Join Us? Impact Real Change: Work directly with federal agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and leading nonprofits Tech at Scale: Build solutions that process and analyze massive datasets to uncover narrative patterns Growing Team: Join a vibrant DC tech company that's expanding rapidly Collaborative Culture: Work alongside communication specialists, data scientists, and domain experts Important Requirements Must be based in the Washington DC metro area Must be authorized to work in the US Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance if needed No visa sponsorship available at this time Compensation: $95,000 - $185,000 based on experience and expertise Our Technology Stack Frontend: React, TypeScript, D3.js for data visualization Backend: Python, Django, FastAPI, REST APIs Data: PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, Apache Spark Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes Core Responsibilities Design and develop full-stack applications that power our Narrative Analytics platform Create scalable data processing pipelines and visualization systems Collaborate with our Client Solutions teams to build features that solve real customer needs Participate in architectural decisions and technical design Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth Review code and champion best practices What You'll Bring Required Experience: 3+ years software development experience with Python 1-2+ years modern web development using React and TypeScript Strong experience with cloud services (primarily AWS) Expertise in SQL databases (PostgreSQL) Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) Track record of building production-grade APIs Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Ideal Candidates Also Have: Experience with data visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js) Background in data processing and ETL pipelines Knowledge of search technologies (Elasticsearch) Experience with government or policy-focused projects Why DC? Work at the intersection of technology and policy in the nation's capital Collaborate with leading research institutions and universities Join DC's thriving tech community Convenient downtown office location with hybrid work options Benefits and Perks Flexible hybrid work arrangements Quarterly bonuses Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan with company grant Flexible DTO policy Professional development budget Regular team events Available transit benefits Career Growth Regular 1:1 mentorship with senior engineers Conference and training opportunities Promotion paths and growth opportunities Internal tech talks and knowledge sharing About Our Interview Process Initial conversation with our recruiter Technical screening discussion Online coding exercise On-site interviews with team members Final team fit conversation Protagonist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join our mission to transform how organizations understand and shape public discourse. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.