Software Engineer II

at  OpenGov

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Software Engineer II at OpenGov, you’ll build best-in-class SaaS solutions that enable efficiency, transparency, and accountability within government agencies. You’ll be a key member of our engineering team, delivering new features and improvements in a fast-paced, agile environment using modern technologies, including ReactJS, Javascript, GraphQL, and NodeJS.
A typical day in this role would provide opportunities to design, implement and optimize complex applications for speed and scalability, and resolve various unique technical challenges. Strong collaboration skills with the product, UX, and platform engineers coupled with the ability to execute quickly will enable your success.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS in a computer-science-related discipline or equivalent experience required
• 3+ years of professional experience in developing cloud native applications
• Proficiency in Java or C++ or C# or equivalent program language is required
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, ReactJS, and NodeJS is required
• Proficiency in data structures, database concepts, algorithms and observability is required
• Working knowledge of event-driven architecture and Kafka preferred
• Working knowledge of ElasticSearch/OpenSearch preferred
  Other Compensation: Bonus eligible
  The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

OPENGOV IS HOME TO AN EXCEPTIONAL TEAM - PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR MISSION TO POWER MORE EFFECTIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT. BY BRINGING THE OPENGOV CLOUD TO OUR NATION’S STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WE’RE TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES SO THEY CAN THRIVE!

Imagine yourself being able to help small business owners open their doors faster, ensuring our tax dollars are accounted for, creating safer infrastructure, modernizing the permitting process, and assisting with disaster recovery. The work you do here every day has a meaningful impact on people’s lives!
\uD83C\uDF1F OpenGov is a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award winner and a Forbes America’s Best Startup Employer \uD83C\uDF1F

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software with minimum supervision
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team
• Contribute to OpenGov’s Engineering culture of innovation, leading-edge technology adoption and quality