--- title: 'Software Engineer (Contract) at Civis Analytics' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-contract-civis-analytics-chicago-z1gtzqsz60h7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-19' --- # Software Engineer (Contract) at Civis Analytics - **Company:** Civis Analytics - **Location:** Chicago, IL / Washington, DC - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-06-22 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/civisanalytics/jobs/8021887 ## Job description Please note that candidates must currently live in the following states: DC, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont. Virginia Civis is hiring a Software Engineer (Contract) to build and ship high-quality software across the full stack in service of our clients' most important missions. This is a 6-month contract role for an early-career engineer who is ready to work across the stack. React on the front end, Python/Ruby/Node on the back end, and SQL alongside a team of engineers, designers, and product managers who care deeply about what they build and who they build it for. ## Responsibilities - Develop high-quality software - Support and collaborate with other engineers, data scientists, and product managers - Review and debug code - Effectively apply Civis best practices methodology and enforces design standards - Ensure project documents are complete, current, and archived appropriately - Ability to research, prototype and recommend software solutions - Collaborate with other teams within the organization - Engage the project on an emotional level as well as technical ## Minimum Qualifications - 1 - 2 years of professional experience as a software developer/engineer - Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and experience building and integrating with AI tools such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot - Experience developing user interfaces with modern JavaScript frameworks (specifically React) - Experience developing web applications with frameworks such as Rails, Django or NodeJS - Experience developing web applications with ReactJS, AngularJS and/or VueJS - Comfort working with SQL databases - Love of problem-solving - An ability and eagerness to constantly learn and teach others - Passion for solving large, complex problems for customers ## Preferred Qualifications - Graduate degree in Computer Science or a related subject - Significant experience with one or more of the following: - Python, Ruby, and/or Go (golang) - Flask - Developing AI applications - Designing and building APIs - Query optimization, database administration, analytics databases, and/or NoSQL - Automated software testing and continuous integration - Cloud application deployment and monitoring - Proficiency working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Data visualization for the web (using D3 or similar) - Statistics and predictive modeling (using tools like pandas, scikit-learn, NumPy, SciPy, R, STATA) - Prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or fine-tuning workflows ## Who we are At Civis, we have opportunities for applicants who are newcomers, seasoned professionals, and anywhere in between. Our teams are energized by complex challenges and value diversity of thought. Opportunities to stand out and inspire happen daily and we trust and encourage you to act on your ideas – no matter how big they are. We offer you the tools and community you need to do your best work. Each of us is committed to holding ourselves accountable for results, challenging the status quo and finding new ways to grow our company and each other. Why join our team? - 6 Month contract term through December 31, 2026 - Salary: $90,000 annually - The opportunity to be part of a growing tech startup focused on solving interesting and meaningful problems, invested in internal promotion, and committed to fostering a diverse, equal and inclusive workplace. - Competitive benefits, including unlimited PTO, 401K match with immediate vesting, health, dental, and vision benefits, paid parental leave, breastfeeding support including breastmilk shipping services for traveling moms, flexible work from home policy, commuter benefits, wellness initiatives including weekly group meditations, monthly on-site massage therapy, and pet insurance. - Modern office, conveniently located in the Loop. Close to public transportation, great restaurants and beautiful city views. Civis Analytics embraces the individuality of our employees and we celebrate each other's differences. Our products, services, and culture benefit from and thrive on the unique perspectives brought by each person in our community. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, age, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact internalrecruiting@civisanalytics.com In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. [EEO IS THE LAW](https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) [EEO Supplement](https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) [Pay Transparency](https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) Civis embraces the individuality of our employees and we celebrate each other's differences. Our products, services, and culture benefit from and thrive on the unique perspectives brought by each person in our Civis community. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, age, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact internalrecruiting@civisanalytics.com In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. [EEO IS THE LAW](https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) [EEO Supplement](https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) [Pay Transparency](https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) [Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice](https://www.civisanalytics.com/privacy-policy/employee-and-applicant-privacy-notice/) ## About Civis Analytics ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Civis Analytics provides an all-in-one analytics and AI platform that empowers organizations to make better decisions using data. - **Entity Type**: Private - **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, USA - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Dan Wagner ## Core Business - **Industry**: Data Analytics, AI/ML, Cloud Data Infrastructure - **Target Customers**: B2B, serving mission-driven enterprises, brands, nonprofits, federal/state/local governments, and advocacy groups - **Mission**: To bring objective, data-driven truth to organizational decision-making – from the boardroom to the world’s largest social causes. ## Products & Services - **Civis Platform**: The core all-in-one analytics and AI platform featuring modules for: - **Data Ingestion & ELT**: Ingest data from all source systems with zero marginal costs. - **Data Warehouse**: Fully-managed, scalable, and parallelized data storage. - **Data Activation & Reverse ELT**: Turn insights into clean, actionable reports for stakeholders. - **GenAI & LLMs**: Unlock unstructured data and use AI to power coding and analysis. - **Identity Resolution & Matching**: Link records across platforms to get a complete view of individuals. - **Reporting & Self-Service Analytics**: Bring data from disparate sources to stakeholders’ fingertips. - **Professional Services**: Advisory services and support from data, analytics, and AI experts to ensure customers achieve their goals. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: ~200 total employees (per Built In Chicago) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Born from the 2012 Obama campaign; SOC2 and FedRAMP Moderate Authorized (military-grade security) - **Growth Signals**: Claims to have lowered customer infrastructure bills by 70%. The platform is “out-of-the-box” ready with deployment in hours. Actively growing headcount (currently ~50 employees per careers page, but noted as ~200 on Built In Chicago — likely the latter is more current). ## Competitive Advantages - **Born from Proven Data Science**: Originated from the data-driven success of the 2012 Obama presidential campaign, giving deep expertise in high-stakes analytics. - **FedRAMP & SOC2 Authorized**: Military-grade security compliance is a rare and significant moat, particularly for government and enterprise clients. - **Purpose-Driven & Verticalized**: Deep focus on mission-driven sectors (nonprofits, government, advocacy) creates specialized products and trust. - **Scientific Rigor**: Core methodology based on the scientific method — a process trusted for over 700 years — provides a defensible, truth-oriented brand. - **Fully Managed, Unified Stack**: The entire data stack (ingestion, warehouse, analytics, AI) is provided as a single managed platform, eliminating the need for customers to integrate disjointed tools. ## Strategic Focus - **AI and LLM Integration**: Prioritizing GenAI to unlock unstructured data and automate coding, making AI accessible to non-expert users. - **Expansion Across Sectors**: Deepening presence in federal/state/local government while expanding in enterprise brands, nonprofits, and chaptered organizations. - **Self-Service and Ease of Use**: Building “ready on day one” tools that require no assembly, targeting non-technical decision makers and data engineers alike. - **Lower Total Cost of Ownership**: Emphasizing infrastructure cost reduction (70% savings) as a key differentiator against the fragmented modern data stack. ## Why Work Here - **Remote-First, Hybrid Optional**: Civis is fully remote-first, with a Chicago office (200 W. Monroe St., 22nd Floor) available for those who prefer in-person work [civisanalytics.com](https://www.civisanalytics.com/careers). - **Culture of Scientific Rigor and Purpose**: The company explicitly focuses on “objective, data-driven truth” and serving social causes, providing a mission-driven work environment. - **Strong Benefits Package**: Includes unlimited vacation and sick leave, 9 paid holidays, 4 Civis for Good volunteer days per year, paid parental leave (12 weeks for birth parent, 6 weeks for non-birth parent), adoption leave, 401(K) match with immediate vesting, FSA/HSA options, pet insurance, and pet bereavement leave [civisanalytics.com](https://www.civisanalytics.com/careers). - **Commitment to DEI**: Diversity and inclusion are central to both their science and employee experience. They provide active DEI programming and resources. - **Growth & Promotion from Within**: A stated commitment to promoting from within and providing opportunities to move into new skill areas or leadership [civisanalytics.com](https://www.civisanalytics.com/careers). - **Employee Size**: ~50 employees (per careers page) to ~200 (per Built In Chicago), indicating a small to medium-sized, close-knit team where individual impact is high. - **Communication & Tools**: Uses Google Suite and Slack; hosts monthly All Staff meetings and uses “Donut Pals” for random social connections to maintain culture remotely [civisanalytics.com](https://www.civisanalytics.com/careers). ## Sources 1. [civisanalytics.com](https://www.civisanalytics.com/) 2. [civisanalytics.com](https://www.civisanalytics.com/careers) 3. [civisanalytics.com](https://www.civisanalytics.com/about) 4. [builtinchicago.org](https://www.builtinchicago.org/company/civis-analytics) 5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/civis-analytics) ## Other roles at Civis Analytics - [Account Executive](https://feeny.ai/job/account-executive-civis-analytics-dc-ny-pa-md-wk3s02hn12m1) — Dc NY PA MD, VA