Senior Software Engineer - Contracts - PRO at OpenGov

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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$155,000 – $182,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Public Sector, GovernmentIndustries

Requirements

BA/BS in a computer science-related field or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in developing highly scalable cloud-native applications
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 Python, JavaScript, ReactJS, and NodeJS (MUST)
Proficiency with event-driven architecture, API integration, and GraphQL (MUST)

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and technical guidance to ensure the development of resilient, scalable SaaS applications
Lead the single tenant to multi-tenant initiative for one of our key Suites
Prioritize and plan projects in alignment with the Product roadmap
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues
Mentor and guide junior software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ReactJSJavaScriptGraphQLNodeJSSaaS

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Senior Software Engineer position?

The salary range is $155K - $182K.

Is this role remote or onsite?

The position is onsite.

What technical skills are required for this role?

The role requires experience with ReactJS, Javascript, GraphQL, and NodeJS, along with the ability to write clean, efficient code and troubleshoot complex issues.

What is the work environment like at OpenGov?

It's a fast-paced, agile environment with a distributed team setup that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and working closely with cross-functional teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Software Engineer role?

A strong candidate has leadership experience, can lead major initiatives like single tenant to multi-tenant migrations, excels in collaboration with cross-functional teams, and demonstrates mentoring skills with a focus on innovation and customer empathy.

OpenGov

Cloud-based software for government organizations

About OpenGov

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.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$221.8MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Government & Public SectorIndustries

501-1,000Employees