Sr. Software Engineer (Disclosure)

ClearGov•Calgary, AB

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

ClearGov is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for learning, a kind heart, a positive attitude, and a great sense of humor to join their growing team. This role involves partnering closely with Product, Design, Customer Success, Implementation, and fellow Engineering teammates to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team. The Senior Software Engineer will be a key player in executing the mission to help local governments and school districts improve their services.

Requirements

5–8+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in SaaS applications
Proven ability to design and implement complex features with minimal oversight
Strong understanding of software development best practices, testing, and maintainability
Experience contributing to reliable, scalable production systems
Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum teams with predictable delivery expectations
Strong SQL and relational database experience (MySQL or PostgreSQL preferred)
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices
Frontend: Angular, Highcharts, D3, Gulp, LESS, Typescript, JSpreadsheet
Infrastructure & Tools: AWS (including S3), Azure, GCP, Git, JIRA, Confluence
Backend: Node.js, Express, Java, Spring Boot, MySQL/PostgreSQL, InDesign Server
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Passion for mentoring and developing engineers across both IC
In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
Superb organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively
Excellent oral and written communication

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated, self-starter with a zeal to win
Great communicator; strong oral and written skills
Ability to think creatively and innovatively
Hands-on problem solver who enjoys cracking difficult nuts
Quick study – able to pick up and apply new concepts in a hurry
Track record of achievement
Enjoys working on and helping to build outstanding teams
Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and gets stuff done
A sense of humor and don’t take themselves too seriously

Responsibilities

Serve as a Senior Technical Contributor: Deliver high-impact work on the Disclosure Studio while setting a strong example of ownership and technical quality.
Own Design & Delivery of Complex Features: Implement scalable, maintainable solutions from concept through production support.
Support Engineering Excellence: Adhere to development standards, participate in peer reviews, and contribute to testing and automation improvements.
Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Adopt modern tools, AI-enabled development practices, and evolving engineering standards to improve efficiency, code quality, and overall team productivity.
Address Technical Debt & Production Issues: Resolve performance bottlenecks, fix defects, and contribute to incremental platform improvements.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver features aligned with customer needs.
Contribute to Sprint Planning & Execution: Provide estimates, participate in planning, and ensure timely completion of assigned initiatives.