Software Engineer

Akima; Ashburn (VA); Remoto; USD 110.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Descrizione del lavoro

Akima Data Management is seeking a Software Engineer to join the team, focusing on web and mobile publication delivery across platforms (web, iOS, Android) and to develop publication-ready digital assets.

You will work with WordPress, JavaScript/jQuery, CSS3, HTML5, and AJAX to create responsive, accessible interfaces, troubleshoot layouts, and implement improvements guided by analytics and industry best practices.

Competenze

• Expert-level experience with WordPress, JavaScript/jQuery, CSS3, HTML5, and AJAX.
• Experience applying accessibility and responsive design to public-facing sites.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) for content/workflow support.

Mansioni

• Provide programming and site development support for PCD's online publication delivery across platforms.
• Develop publication-ready digital assets using current online publication technologies and best practices.
• Troubleshoot responsive layouts, JS/jQuery, CSS, video, and social feeds; fix integration with current web design.

Conoscenze

JavaScript

CSS3

HTML5

AJAX

Responsive Web Design

Mobile HTML5 sites

Publications/Scholarly publishing

AI tools awareness

Strumenti

WordPress

Descrizione del lavoro

Akima Data Management is currently seeking Software Engineer to join the team and his responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Provide timely programming and site development support for PCD's online publication delivery across multiple platforms (e.g., web, iOS, Android, RSS feeds).
• Support the development of publication-ready digital assets using current online publication technologies, standards, and best practices, informed by professional development through the Council of Science Editors Annual Meeting, the Society for Scholarly Publishing Annual Meeting, other relevant publishing conferences, and ongoing collaboration and networking with publication technology professionals.
• Troubleshoot responsive design layouts, JavaScript/jQuery, CSS, video, podcasts, and social media feeds associated with PCD content, identifying and implementing solutions when website updates fail to integrate properly with the existing web design.
• Design page layouts, develop scripts, and incorporate graphics and other multimedia elements to support PCD's online publication.
• Prepare web-ready materials from written, electronic, PDF, or XML source files using a web content management system (WCMS) or other web-based development tools.
• Ensure all web content meets Section 508 compliance and accessibility standards.
• Provide monthly web analytics reports using appropriate tools, including recommendations for improvements based on findings.
• Stay current with the rapidly evolving landscape of online scholarly publishing, monitoring and recommending emerging technologies to:
• Reduce time to publication (e.g., peer review submission systems, XML-based tools)
• Expand distribution channels for PCD content (e.g., Android and iOS apps, EPUB)
• Meet evolving data-sharing and indexing standards (e.g., AAMC, CrossRef/DOIs, ORCID, CASRAI, NIH, and Ringgold)
• Increase audience outreach (e.g., metrics/analytics tools, social media integration)

Qualifications

• Expert-level experience with the following tools, frameworks, and languages:
• • WordPress.
  • JavaScript/jQuery.
  • CSS3.
  • HTML5.
  • AJAX.
  • Responsive Web Design.
  • Mobile HTML5 sites.
  • Technical production experience within scholarly journal publishing.
  • Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude for content or workflow support Video editing.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Job ID

2026-25292

Work Type

Remote

Pay Range

$110,000 - $120,000

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Data Management (ADM), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ADM, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ADM provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ADM delivers agile and innovative cloud and IT services and solutions that enable mission dominance.

As an ADM employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.