Full Stack Engineer III

We’re looking for an ambitious candidate to contribute value in a dynamic, client-centered environment and join DSPolitical’s Engineering team. As a Full Stack Engineer III, you will build new features for and maintain existing features of the DSPolitical Platform while working to develop new product offerings and enhance existing offerings.

Who Are We?

DSPolitical pioneers the best integration of data and technology to persuade audiences and deliver wins for Democratic and progressive candidates, causes, and issues with the most efficient and effective digital advertising campaigns in politics and issue advocacy. 

As a digital media agency, DSPolitical doesn’t just offer solutions -- we create them. Our award-winning team works hand-in-hand to develop and deploy leading-edge solutions, uniquely crafted to reach the audiences our clients need to be successful in both the public affairs and political arenas.

DSPolitical works hard to provide our clients with innovative solutions based on the diverse perspectives of our team. To that end, we’re committed to recruiting team members from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. 

DSPolitical is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all races, colors, gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, national and ethnic origins, disabilities, marital status, veteran status, and all backgrounds. DSPolitical job offers are contingent on the results of a background check.

We’re always looking for exceptional people to join our team. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Participates in product development processes, including translating complex business requirements into actionable software requirements for large projects. 
• Takes ownership of large projects and drives software design and implementation strategies.
• Provides input on technology choices and design strategy.
• Provides high level support for internal product owners.
• Regularly performs code review and other mentorship for team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience in web application development.
• Strong commitment to mentorship and collaboration.
• Experience in at least one backend language such as PHP, Python, or Node.   Strong candidates will be considered regardless of language background.
• Strong experience in at least one SQL dialect, preferably MySQL.  
• Experience in JavaScript with modern reactive frameworks such as Vue, React, or Angular.
• Strong understanding of the nuances of running production web applications including: logging and security.
• Strong experience with automated testing and other quality assurance modalities.
• The Engineering team is small, highly collaborative, and flexible.  The willingness and ability to learn new technologies and techniques and to share that knowledge with other team members is critical for success.
• Due to legal requirements of campaign ads, US work authorization is required.

DSPolitical is proud to offer the following:

• Annual base salary range of $110,000 - $120,000 depending upon factors including, but not limited to, experience, skill level, education, and location.
• Open leave (paid time off)
• Paid Leave for new parents
• Health insurance (including dental and vision)
• Flex Spending Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with company matching
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Mobile phone & internet reimbursement and much more!

Office Hours

This position is based in Washington, DC however, we are open to remote work in other states. We will be working on a hybrid basis with many team members working entirely from home. Work hours are consistently 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, with the expectation that evening and weekend work will be required as necessary.