Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of our web-based applications
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performing application features in a cloud environment
• Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to an open and inclusive engineering culture
• Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and analysts, to deliver impactful features
• Grow your technical skills and contribute to agile development practices

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a software engineering role
• Experience with back-end development, including understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and working with object-relational mappers (ORMs) like Entity Framework or similar tools
• Ability to develop dynamic and user-friendly front-end features using modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as React, TypeScript, Tailwind, and JQuery
• Experience working with cloud environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (preferred), but Azure or AWS are also valuable
• Commitment to writing maintainable and well-documented code
• Ability to collaborate effectively and incorporate feedback from team members
• Passion for democracy, civics, and politics, and a desire to build software for the public good

Nice to Have

• Experience mentoring other engineers and contributing to team culture and agile methodologies
• Proficiency in the ASP.NET Core ecosystem, including Entity Framework Core
• Familiarity with domain-driven design and frameworks like Volo ABP Framework
• Experience with CI/CD tools, especially GitLab CI
• Skilled in database administration, with a preference for PostgreSQL
• Experience working with cloud data warehouses, particularly BigQuery
• Knowledge of scaling and high-availability techniques
• Expertise in application server security practices, including cryptography, authentication, and data privacy
• Experience contributing to automated test suites and load testing tools
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation
• Adherence to Clean Code principles
• Experience with developer tools like Insomnia, Postman, and Swagger
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Knowledge of U.S. elections administration and/or campaign operations

Qualifications

• Educational background is not explicitly specified, but at least 3 years of professional experience is required

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Options
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Optional Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development Stipend
• Monthly Office Upkeep Stipend