Software Engineer

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

• 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)
• 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)
• Expert-level experience with the following tools, frameworks, and languages: