Staff Software Engineer - Backend
Description For Staff Software Engineer - Backend
OpenGov is revolutionizing government software with AI-enabled solutions serving 2,000 US communities. As a Staff Engineer, you'll shape the backend architecture of their cloud-native platform using AWS, Kubernetes, C#, Node.js, TypeScript, and MySQL. The role demands expertise in microservices, cloud scalability, and event-driven systems, with opportunities to work on AI-powered features. You'll be instrumental in designing highly scalable solutions that improve government efficiency and transparency. The position offers competitive compensation ($210K-$223K), comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with a passionate team of 800+ employees across multiple offices. OpenGov's mission-driven culture focuses on innovation, particularly in bringing AI to local government. The role requires 12+ years of experience and deep technical expertise, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on public sector technology while working with cutting-edge tools and architectures.
Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer - Backend
- Architect and develop highly scalable, cloud-native backend services in C# and Node.js
- Design and implement event-driven architectures, leveraging Kafka or similar technologies
- Lead the adoption of NoSQL databases where they provide value over relational models
- Optimize and scale MySQL-based applications, ensuring high availability and performance
- Own the full lifecycle of backend services, from design to deployment, observability, and monitoring
- Improve cloud-native infrastructure on AWS and Kubernetes, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability
- Drive best practices for API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on backend development patterns, scalability, and system design
- Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend engineers, product managers, and DevOps to align backend solutions with business needs
- Continuously evaluate new technologies to improve system reliability, maintainability, and developer productivity
Requirements For Staff Software Engineer - Backend
- BA/BS in a computer-science-related discipline or equivalent professional experience
- 12+ years of professional software development experience, with 5+ years in backend engineering
- Deep expertise in cloud-native architectures on AWS, including Kubernetes, serverless, and event-driven design
- Strong experience with microservices and distributed systems, including service-to-service communication patterns
- Expertise in backend development using C# and Node.js (TypeScript is a plus)
- Experience with relational databases (MySQL) and familiarity with NoSQL solutions like DynamoDB or MongoDB
- Hands-on experience with event-driven architectures, ideally with Kafka, AWS SNS/SQS, or similar messaging systems
- Proficiency in API design, RESTful services, and GraphQL
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, observability, and DevOps practices
- Ability to troubleshoot complex, distributed systems and optimize backend performance
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Benefits For Staff Software Engineer - Backend
- Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
- Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches
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