Senior Software Engineer - Contracts - PRO at OpenGov

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

OpenGov Logo
$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

ReactJS
JavaScript
GraphQL
NodeJS
SaaS

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

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Work from Anywhere
Unlimited Vacation
Mission-Driven Colleagues
World-Class Healthcare
Professional Development
Family Matters
Amazing Customers

Risks

Increased competition from other SaaS providers targeting the public sector.
Integration challenges from iGovServices acquisition may disrupt existing services.
Reliance on cloud solutions makes OpenGov vulnerable to service outages.

Differentiation

OpenGov specializes in cloud-based solutions tailored for the public sector.
The company offers strategic budgeting, permitting, and licensing software for governments.
OpenGov's software reportedly halves the time needed for budget creation.

Upsides

Growing demand for cloud solutions as governments modernize outdated systems.
Acquisition of iGovServices expands OpenGov's offerings into tax and revenue management.
Rising adoption of electronic bidding systems enhances OpenGov's procurement solutions.

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