Staff Software Engineer - PLC at OpenGov

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Public Sector, Government TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 12+ years of professional experience and track record of developing high-quality scalable code using modern computing languages in a self-organized Agile environment
  • 6+ years delivering software using an agile methodology (Scrum preferred)
  • 6+ years of professional experience with modern Javascript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, and Ember). Angular frameworks will be a plus
  • 6+ years of professional experience with NodeJS or Java or C# or .Net based frameworks
  • Experience working with Kafka, Redis will be an advantage
  • Experience building a heavily utilized at scale consumer-facing enterprise SaaS software (AWS/GCP)
  • Experience with cloud-native software development and delivery with clear understanding of the standard architecture patterns and design practices surrounding Cloud services and deployments
  • Successfully built APIs, architected database models including SQL and NoSQL, and event-driven patterns

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership at tactical level with input into strategy and team leadership, and solve significant and unique problems where analysis requires an evaluation of intangibles
  • Architect, design and develop robust APIs and microservices using Ruby on Rails & a modern EmberJS/React UI to serve over 100k daily users across hundreds of customer communities
  • Own the end to end product lifecycle including collaboration with Product, Design and other customer success stakeholders to shape the system
  • Deliver iterative improvements with performant code to realize the product vision and roadmap plans
  • Using an API first approach, develop REST microservices that communicate with the event driven platform for Data & Reporting services, as well as integrate with customer systems
  • Participate in the CICD and DevOps automation initiatives to build, test, deploy & operate on industry leading platforms & tools including AWS Cloud, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub, Jenkins, Sonar, etc
  • Act as a key contributor to continuously improve the way the team collaborates and delivers, while elevating the quality and business value of the product, as well as the technical innovation and excellence standards of the team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Ruby on RailsEmberJSReactmicroservicesAPIsagile

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What is the salary range for this Staff Software Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need 12+ years of professional experience developing high-quality scalable code using modern computing languages in a self-organized Agile environment, 6+ years delivering software using agile methodology (Scrum preferred), and 6+ years of professional experience with key technologies like Ruby on Rails, EmberJS/React, APIs, microservices, AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.

What is the company culture like at OpenGov?

OpenGov has a team united by shared values, expertise, and a relentless drive to create lasting change, with a focus on making an impact every day in a fast-paced, agile environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Software Engineer position?

A strong candidate has 12+ years of experience in scalable code development in Agile environments, 6+ years with agile methodologies like Scrum, expertise in Ruby on Rails, EmberJS/React, microservices, and DevOps tools, plus the ability to provide tactical leadership and own end-to-end product lifecycles.

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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