Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Who you are

• 8+ years of experience in developing highly scalable cloud-native applications using ReactJS, Typescript, GraphQL, and NodeJS
• Deep experience building applications on either Azure or AWS using the latest CI/CD and DevOps best practices
• Prior experience in building applications that leverage modern tools like Grafana for observability and performance monitoring
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, ReactJS, and NodeJS is a MUST
• Proficiency with event-driven architecture, API integration, and GraphQL is a MUST
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth, ambiguous environment
• Demonstrated experience in working with customers to improve product experiences
• Experience working across the stack (frontend + backend) and comfort shipping features end-to-end
• Experience building with AI-driven UX, agents, and workflow automation (direct ML experience not required)
• BA/BS in a computer science-related field or equivalent experience required

What the job involves

• As a Sr. Software Engineer at OpenGov, you will develop top-tier SaaS solutions that enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in government agencies
• As a crucial member of our engineering team, you’ll lead and deliver new features and improvements in a fast-paced, agile environment, utilizing modern technologies such as ReactJS, Typescript, GraphQL, and NodeJS. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for maintaining the highest standards
• Collaborate across the organization to understand and translate business priorities into shipped features delivering customer success
• Generate clean, efficient, and well-documented software following industry best practices
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to ensure the development of resilient, scalable SaaS applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Troubleshoot, debug and resolve complex technical issues
• Mentor and guide junior software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Contribute to OpenGov’s Engineering culture of innovation, leading-edge technology adoption and quality
• Cultivate customer empathy to ensure that the solutions exceed customer expectations
• Drive continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and operational excellence
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption where appropriate

Benefits

• Work from anywhere
• Unlimited vacation
• Mission-driven colleagues
• World-class healthcare
• Professional development