Sr. Software Engineer

OpenGov
parental leave, long term disability
United States, Washington, Seattle
April 17, 2024
OpenGov is home to an exceptional team - passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. By bringing the OpenGov Cloud to our nation's state and local government, we're transforming communities so they can thrive! Imagine yourself being able to owners open their doors faster, ensuring our are accounted for, creating , modernizing the , and assisting with . The work you do here every day has a meaningful impact on people's lives! OpenGov is a and a Join our smart, fun, and humble team to experience the most rewarding career of your life! Job Summary: The Senior Software Engineer II will contribute to the development of a leading SaaS solution designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability within government agencies. This role is integral to our engineering team, responsible for delivering new features and enhancements within a dynamic, agile environment. Utilizing modern computing frameworks, the Senior Software Engineer II plays a crucial part in advancing our mission to improve society by empowering key community functions. Responsibilities: Demonstrated leadership in a tactical capacity, including strategic input and team leadership Proficiency in solving complex problems that often involve intangible factors Expertise in architecting, designing, and developing robust APIs and microservices using NodeJS, Typescript, and ReactJS, serving a user base exceeding 100,000 daily across numerous customer communities Ownership of the entire product lifecycle, including collaboration with Product, Design, and other customer success stakeholders to shape the system. Consistent delivery of iterative improvements with high-performance code in alignment with the product vision and roadmap Development of REST and GraphQL microservices, following an API-first approach, to interact with the OpenGov event-driven platform for Data & Reporting services and integration with customer systems for inbound and outbound data integrations Active participation in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CICD) and DevOps automation initiatives, utilizing industry-leading platforms and tools such as AWS Cloud, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub, Jenkins, Sonar, Spinnaker, NewRelic, and more Key contribution to enhancing team collaboration, delivery processes, and product quality while upholding technical innovation and excellence standards within the team Requirements and Preferred Experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience with a proven track record of developing scalable, high-quality code using contemporary programming languages in a self-organized Agile environment A minimum of 5 years of professional experience with modern Javascript frameworks, particularly ReactJS A minimum of 5 years of experience in developing backend microservices using NodeJS, Typescript, and creating REST/GraphQL APIs Demonstrated experience in building heavily-utilized, enterprise-level, consumer-facing SaaS software Proficiency in cloud-native software development with a comprehensive understanding of standard architecture patterns and design practices related to Cloud services and deployments Proven track record of successfully building APIs, architecting database models (including SQL and NoSQL), and implementing event-driven patterns What makes OpenGov unique Leadership: CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale) is truly a mission-driven CEO. He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and ! Growth: Record breaking growth with 1,800+ governments (and counting) using our products. Click to read more. Culture: , , , . Check out our ! Perks: 90% paid Medical/Dental/Vision premium for employees, fully paid Life and Short/Long term disability insurance, Unlimited PTO, Parental Leave policy, annual wellness stipend, anniversary awards, and more! Product: Named to the GovTech 100 (seven consecutive years), we are the leader in cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies. Mission Driven: We are a technology company with a passion for the mission. We're powering more effective and accountable government. Come join us and make a positive social impact! OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.