CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 115 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.
CAS is currently seeking a Software Engineer. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will design, build, and deploy software applications, services, and systems that advance the scientific capabilities of CAS Custom Services, offering expert scientific knowledge management consulting and custom informatics solutions. As a member of an Agile team, you will work closely with product owners and teammates to refine backlogs, groom epics and user stories, and prepare for upcoming sprints. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of project processes, the ability to collaborate effectively, and a proactive approach to solving technical challenges.
Job Duties:
Software Development
- Design, develop, and enhance complex software applications, services, and systems across multiple Agile delivery teams, applying advanced engineering principles to deliver high‑quality CAS products and solutions.
- Exercise independent technical judgment to evaluate requirements, propose architectures, and implement scalable, maintainable code aligned with organizational standards and emerging best practices.
Backlog & Sprint Collaboration
- Partner strategically with product owners and cross‑functional teammates to refine and prioritize, ensuring clarity of scope, feasibility, and alignment with broader product roadmaps.
- Leverage domain expertise to influence backlog quality, identify dependencies, mitigate risks, and shape sprint deliverables that advance product and organizational objectives.
DevOps, Automation, and Engineering Excellence
- Champion modern engineering practices by advancing automated testing frameworks, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and robust change‑control methodologies.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization, proactively improving reliability, efficiency, and speed of delivery across the development lifecycle.
Cross-Functional Engagement & Influence
- Build influential relationships with stakeholders across CAS to align technical execution with business needs, resolve cross‑team challenges, and accelerate shared outcomes.
- Serve as a trusted technical partner, contributing expertise, anticipating impacts, and ensuring solutions integrate effectively across functions.
Continuous Learning & Technology Foresight
- Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends, proactively assessing their application to CAS solutions and influencing team adoption of modern tools, patterns, and practices.
- Engage in ongoing professional development through formal training and peer collaboration, contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree: Computer science or engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of software development and application delivery experience
- Coursework or familiarity with chemistry preferred
- Strategic thinking and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong team player with team spirit. Able to communicate effectively across all levels of management in a highly matrixed and/or agile environment.
- Experience in leadership roles on application delivery teams
- Demonstrated passion for coding, learning, and improving craftsmanship
- Willingness to develop cross-functional skills to support the Agile team’s needs
- Demonstrated self-motivation and initiative. Able to motivate team members to be creative and efficient .
- Ability to work independently and within a matrix organization.
- Ability to build relationships and influence others.
Technical Experience
- Java and Python development
- Spark and Scala
- Docker and Kubernetes
- Linux command line proficiency
- Experience with public cloud environments (AWS preferred)
- JavaScript/TypeScript web development and popular frameworks, i.e. React
- NoSQL databases (MarkLogic strongly preferred)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or AWS CDK)
- CI/CD tools (Jenkins or GitLab)
- MCP or Agentic AI frameworks
- AI coding assistants (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot)
- Common development tools, i.e. VS Code, Intellij IDEA, etc.
CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Disabled/Veteran
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What We Do
At CAS, we curate, connect, and analyze scientific knowledge to reveal the unseen connections that inspire breakthroughs. We weave a fabric of discovery that scientific innovators can tap into to stimulate their creativity and accelerate their work. Because when the world turns to science, science turns to CAS. So if you're advancing research, repurposing technology, making strategic decisions, or leading digital R&D initiatives, take a look at our story below to see how partnering with us gets you there faster. A global company based in Columbus, Ohio, CAS employs over 1,400 experts who curate, connect, and analyze scientific knowledge to reveal unseen connections. CAS is a division of the American Chemical Society. Connect with us at cas.org.
