Software Engineer Iii

OpenGov is the leader in AI-enabled software for cities counties state agencies and special districts With a mission to power more effective and accountable government OpenGov serves 2 000 communities across the United States OpenGov is built exclusively for the unique asset management permitting and licensing procurement and contract management tax and revenue budgeting and planning and financial management needs of the public sector The OpenGov platform empowers organizations to operate more efficiently adapt to change and strengthen public trust Learn more or request a demo at Job Summary As a Software Engineer III 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 leading complex projects in a fast-paced agile environment using modern technologies including ReactJS Javascript GraphQL and NodeJS A typical day in this role would provide multiple opportunities to lead and design well scoped services implement and optimize complex applications for speed and scalability and resolve various unique technical challenges The role provides you the ability to become subject matter expert in one or more technical areas Strong collaboration skills with the product UX and platform engineers ability to navigate ambiguity and execute quickly will enable your success Responsibilities Independently design and develop high-quality features that are scalable secure and maintainable Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications Write clean efficient and well-documented code following industry best practices Troubleshoot debug and resolve complex technical issues Drive continuous improvement of development processes tools and operational excellence Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members Mentor and guide junior software engineers fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends advocating for their adoption where appropriate Contribute to OpenGov s Engineering culture of innovation leading-edge technology adoption and quality Requirements and Preferred Experience BA BS in a computer-science-related discipline or equivalent experience required 6 years of professional experience in software development 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 and algorithms is required Proficiency in observability concepts is required Proficiency in GraphQL APIs is required Experience in building software using event-driven architecture is highly desirable Strong understanding of software development life cycle SDLC methodologies Expertise in ERP domain preferred Why OpenGov A Mission That Matters At OpenGov public service is personal We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government Government that operates efficiently adapts to change and strengthens public trust Some people say this is boring We think it s the core of our democracy Opportunity to Innovate The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI and it will impact everything-from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents Join a trusted team with the passion technology and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government We ve touched 2 000 communities so far and we re just getting started A Team of Passionate Driven People This isn t your typical 9-to-5 job we operate in a fast-paced results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out Our global team of 800 employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta Boston Buenos Aires Chicago Dubuque Plano and Pune A Place to Make Your Mark We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve If you have a great idea we want to hear it Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded and we love to promote from within Benefits That Work for You Enjoy an award-winning workplace with the benefits to match including Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays 401 k with company match USA only Paid parental leave wellness stipends and HSA contributions Professional development and growth opportunities A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches