Software Engineer I - Boston, MA
About The Position
OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com. Job Summary: As a Software Engineer I 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 optimize applications for speed and scalability and resolve various unique technical challenges. Strong collaboration skills with the product, UX, and platform engineers and the ability to execute quickly will enable your success. You are naturally passionate about good component design and solid application architecture. We value natural self-starters who can effectively communicate ideas and contribute to OpenGov's culture of respect, dedication, and fun. You value clean code, principles over dogma, and making the world a little better every day.
Requirements
- BA/BS in a computer-science-related discipline or equivalent experience required
- Proficiency in Java, C++, and C# or equivalent program languages is required.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript, ReactJS, and NodeJS preferred
- Working knowledge of GraphQL APIs preferred
- Working knowledge of event-driven architecture and Kafka preferred
- Working knowledge of ElasticSearch/OpenSearch preferred
Responsibilities
- Write robust, highly performant, well-crafted code.
- Design and develop well-structured and easy-to-consume APIs
- Implement unit and integration tests to improve and maintain high code coverage
- Deliver quality, scalable, and maintainable software to customers at an impressive pace
- Contribute to OpenGov’s Engineering culture of innovation, leading-edge technology adoption and quality
Benefits
- A Mission That Matters.
- Opportunity to Innovate
- A Team of Passionate, Driven People
- A Place to Make Your Mark
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
