Principal Software Engineer
Alchemy- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must possess 10 years of experience designing and building distributed, cloud-native systems at scale, fluency in modern programming languages such as Node, Java, Go, or Python, and deep hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and DevOps practices. They should have a proven track record of shipping products quickly and building MVPs, along with strong architecture chops and a bias for action.
As a Principal Engineer, the candidate will architect and deliver cloud-native, scalable, and secure SaaS applications, code hands-on and push MVPs to production, drive technical excellence by setting high standards, solve hard problems at speed, collaborate with product and business teams, mentor senior engineers, champion modernization, and empower others to experiment and iterate quickly.
Cloud-based software for government organizations
OpenGov provides cloud-based software solutions tailored for the public sector, focusing on strategic budgeting, planning, permitting, licensing, and code enforcement. Their products help government organizations transition from paper-based processes to digital workflows, significantly reducing the time and resources needed for tasks like budget creation, which can be completed in half the usual time. OpenGov stands out from competitors by leveraging extensive experience in the public sector to address specific challenges faced by local governments, such as outdated systems and the need for transparency. The company's goal is to empower government leaders with better data analysis tools to enhance decision-making and improve engagement with constituents.