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The Company: Serving the People Who Serve the People Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and its constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers with meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn. Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers power an unmatched Subscriber Network that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve—driving meaningful change for communities around the globe. Want to know more? See more of what we do here. Job Summary: The Software Engineer 2 role at Granicus is for developers who have built a strong foundation in backend engineering and are eager to grow their expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, cloud-based systems. You may work in Python or Ruby on Rails depending on the product area. What matters most is a solid understanding of backend architecture, data modeling, APIs, and performance optimization. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and DevOps to deliver reliable and maintainable backend services that power our SaaS applications. AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor are integral to our engineering culture, and exposure to AI technologies such as MCP and LangChain is highly valued. What Your Impact Will Look Like: - Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and integrations across different product areas. - Implement secure, scalable, and performant backend systems following Cloud-Native Architectural Standards. - Work with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and build multi-tenant and microservice-based solutions. - Implement authentication and authorization using JWT and RBAC. - Collaborate with frontend, product, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end product features. - Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using modern frameworks and design patterns. - Debug production issues and contribute to long-term stability improvements. - Use and enhance CI/CD pipelines for efficient build and deployment workflows. - Work with AWS tools such as EC2, S3, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS, and optionally Serverless frameworks. - Leverage AI-assisted developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate development and improve quality. - Learn from senior engineers while progressively taking ownership of smaller services or modules. You Will Love This Job If You Have: - 2–4 years of experience building and maintaining backend systems in production environments. - Proficiency in one or more backend languages — Python, Ruby on Rails, or Go. - Solid understanding of API design, database modeling, and system architecture. - Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native development. - Working knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS; Serverless is a plus). - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and source control (Git/GitHub). - Understanding of multi-tenant architecture, JWT-based authentication, and RBAC. - A product-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. - Eagerness to learn new languages, frameworks, and AI-enhanced development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.). - Exposure to AI technologies such as LangChain, MCP, or LLM-integrated backend systems. - Strong communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams. - Good to Have - Exposure to frontend stacks (React, TypeScript, or Next.js) for cross-stack understanding. - Experience with AI-integrated systems and analytics pipelines. - Familiarity with observability tools (OpenSearch, Datadog, ELK). - Interest in microservices, event-driven, or serverless architectures. About Us: Don’t have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don’t meet every requirement above but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit Security and Privacy Requirements - Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program. - Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies. The Team - We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand. The Culture - At Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to be a part of our journey. - A few culture highlights include – Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices - Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs. - Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more. - We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee population The Impact - We are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place — quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact here. The Benefits: At Granicus, we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Here’s what you can expect as a India-based team member: Flexibility & Balance - Paid Time Off– Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life. - Company-Wide Wellbeing Days – Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health. - Work From Home Reimbursement – Support a productive home office environment. Health & Wellness - Private healthcare benefits - Comprehensive coverage for you and your family. - On-Demand Mental Health Support – Access to Headspace and other wellness tools. - Fitness Reimbursement & Cycle Program – Stay active, your way. - Critical Illness and Life Insurance Benefits Family & Future - Paid Parental Leave - For both birthing and non-birthing parents. - Pension plan with employer contributions Growth & Recognition - Online Learning Platforms – Fuel your professional development. - Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your contributions are valued and rewarded.