Senior Fullstack Developer

Required Skills/Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in designing and developing enterprise and/or consumer-facing applications using technologies and frameworks like JavaScript, Node.js (Javascript), ReactJS, Angular, SCSS, CSS, React Native
• 3+ years experience in leading teams (guide, design, track), taking responsibilities to deliver as per the agreed-upon schedules
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Hands-on experience working in Linux OS
• Very good debugging and problem resolution experience
• Experience developing responsive web applications
• Very good communication (verbal and written) to interact with our customers
• Ability and interest to learn alternative technologies based on need
• Experienced in product development lifecycle (prototyping, hardening, testing etc.)

Additional Skills/Experience:

• Working experience with Python and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra
• Eagerness to participate in product functional and user experience designs
• Experience in AI, ML, NLP, and Predictive Analytics domains
• Familiarity with i18n, latest trends in UI and UX designs
• Experience with implementation of payment gateways applicable in different countries
• Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, Nginx

OpenGov is home to an exceptional team - passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. By bringing the OpenGov Cloud to our nation's state and local government, we’re transforming communities so they can thrive! 

Imagine yourself being able to help small business owners open their doors faster, ensuring our tax dollars are accounted for, creating safer infrastructure, modernizing the permitting process, and assisting with disaster recovery. The work you do here every day has a meaningful impact on people's lives!

🌟 OpenGov is a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award winner and a Forbes America's Best Startup Employer 🌟

Join our smart, fun, and humble team to experience the most rewarding career of your life!

Job Summary:

As a  Software Engineer II  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 design, implement and optimize complex applications for speed and scalability, and resolve various unique technical challenges. Strong collaboration skills with the product, UX, and platform engineers coupled with the ability to execute quickly will enable your success.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software with minimum supervision
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence 
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team
• Contribute to OpenGov’s Engineering culture of innovation, leading-edge technology adoption and quality

Requirements and Preferred Experience:

• BA/BS in a computer-science-related discipline or equivalent experience required
• 3+ years of professional experience in developing cloud native applications.
• Proficiency in Java or C++ or C# or equivalent program language is required.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, ReactJS, and NodeJS is required 
• Proficiency in data structures, database concepts, algorithms and observability is required
• Working knowledge of event-driven architecture and Kafka preferred
• Working knowledge of ElasticSearch/OpenSearch preferred

What makes OpenGov unique

» Leadership: CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale) is truly a mission-driven CEO. He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and SF and Silicon Valley Business Times' 40 under 40 class of 2018!

» Growth: Record breaking growth with 1,800+ governments (and counting) using our products. Click here for read more.

» Culture: Winner of 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, Awarded Top 25 Cloud Companies to Work For, Winner of Forbes 2022 Best Startup Employers, 50 Best Workplaces award. Check out our Careers Video!

» Product: Named to the GovTech 100 (seven consecutive years), we are the leader in cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies.

» Mission Driven: We are a technology company with a passion for the mission. We're powering more effective and accountable government.

Come join us and make a positive social impact!

OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

A full-stack developer is a versatile professional who has expertise in both front-end and back-end web development. They are responsible for building and maintaining all aspects of a web application or software product. Here are some key roles and responsibilities typically associated with full-stack developers:

1. Front-end Development:

• User Interface (UI) Design: Designing the user interface of web applications to ensure they are visually appealing and user-friendly.
• HTML/CSS: Creating the structure and styling of web pages using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets).
• JavaScript: Writing client-side code to add interactivity and functionality to web applications. Knowledge of popular JavaScript frameworks and libraries like React, Angular, or Vue.js is often required.

1. Back-end Development:

• Server-side Programming: Developing server-side logic and APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) using programming languages like Python, Java, Ruby, Node.Js(Node), or React Js(React).
• Database Management: Designing and managing databases, including creating schemas, writing SQL queries, and using database management systems like MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or SQL Server.
• Server Configuration: Setting up and configuring web servers, such as Apache, Nginx, or IIS, and deploying applications.

1. Integration and APIs:

• Building and integrating third-party APIs and services into web applications.
• Developing RESTful or GraphQL APIs to allow communication between the front-end and back-end components.

1. Version Control:

• Using version control systems like Git to track changes in code and collaborate with other developers.

1. Security:

• Ensuring the security of web applications by implementing authentication, authorization, and other security measures.
• Protecting against common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).

1. Testing and Debugging:

• Writing unit tests, integration tests, and performing debugging to ensure the reliability and quality of the code.

1. Deployment and DevOps:

• Deploying web applications to production servers and managing the deployment process.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), is often beneficial.

1. Performance Optimization:

• Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks in web applications to ensure optimal speed and responsiveness.

1. Collaboration:

• Collaborating with designers, product managers, and other team members to understand project requirements and deliver functional solutions.

1. Maintenance and Updates:

• Regularly updating and maintaining web applications to ensure they remain compatible with evolving technologies and security standards.

1. Documentation:

• Creating documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture to facilitate future development and troubleshooting.

1. Problem Solving:

• Full-stack developers need strong problem-solving skills to diagnose issues, implement solutions, and adapt to evolving project requirements.

1. Continuous Learning:

• Staying updated with the latest web development trends, tools, and technologies to enhance skills and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Full-stack developers play a crucial role in the development lifecycle of web applications, from conceptualization and design to deployment and ongoing maintenance. Their ability to work on both front-end and back-end components makes them valuable assets in web development teams.

Position Purpose:

The Software Engineer II is responsible for independently developing and assisting in the design of a product that our customers and associates love. As a Software Engineer II, you will be part of a dynamic team with engineers of all experience levels who help each other build and grow technical and leadership skills while creating, deploying, and supporting production applications. In addition, Software Engineer IIs may be involved in configuration, security, resilience, performance tuning and production monitoring.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

Delivery and Execution - Collaborates and pairs with other product team members (UX, engineering, and product management) to create secure, reliable, scalable software solutions; Documents, reviews and ensures that all quality and change control standards are met; Works with Product Team to ensure user stories that are developer-ready, easy to understand, and testable; Writes custom code or scripts to automate infrastructure, monitoring services, and test cases; Writes custom code or scripts to do destructive testing to ensure adequate resiliency in production; Program configuration/modification and setup activities on large projects using HD approved methodology; Configures commercial off the shelf solutions to align with evolving business needs Creates meaningful dashboards, logging, alerting, and responses to ensure that issues are captured and addressed proactively

Learning - Actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels; Learns through successful and failed experiment when tackling new problems

Plans and Aligns - Collaborates with other team members in agile processes; Assists in creating new and better ways for the team to be successful; Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people; Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Education Required:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Years of Relevant Work Experience:

3+ years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Should have worked in a SaaS Company
• Experience in creating developer friendly integrations with other Apps/Software
• Experience in writing SQL queries against a relational database
• Experience in version control systems
• Experience in front end technology such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript/Typescript frameworks
• Experience in an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java)
• Experience in source code version control
• Experience in Relational or noSQL database technology
• Experience in cloud computing techniques
• Experience in CI/CD tools
• Experience in microservice-based architecture
• Experience with modern debugging and root cause analysis techniques
• Exposure to security frameworks for user and services authorization and authentication
• Exposure to creating and executing unit, functional, destructive and performance tests

We are looking for MERN stack experts with strong development, analytical and architecture designing experience for our Product development company - SyndicationPro.

Exp Required: 3 - 6 years
Job Location: Remote
Notice Period: Immediate to Max 30 days only

About the Organization

SyndicationPro is a fast-growing Start-up in Fintech market. It’s an Investor Management Platform for SaaS Companies. It is the most efficient real estate fundraising software that delivers all the tools needed to raise capital faster and manage investors all in one place. 

Why this Role?

This role provides you the opportunity to truly accelerate your engineering career by giving you a front line seat on a Rocketship product. Our fintech product has grown by 10x over the last year and we are expecting that growth to continue for the foreseeable future. The leadership team is committed to making massive investments in its technology and people. Given the growth of the product, individuals will have opportunities to move into leadership roles.

Job Description:

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. You have to perform full stack development activities using MERN Stack
2. Ability to translate UX Designs into functional web apps using React JS
3. Technical architecture design along with system architect and product manager
4. Writing effective business logic (using Rest API or GraphQL API)
5. Algorithm design for system modules
6. Database design for scalable and secure system using NoSQL (MongoDB) or RDBMS (MySQL or PostgreSQL)
7. POC development with other engineers
8. Efforts estimations with Product Manager and Engineering Head
9. Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
10. Writing Unit testing for robust system
11. Technical documentation

Requirement & Skills:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or equivalent stream. PG is good to have
2. Strong Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
3. Hands on experience in MERN stack (MySQL or PostgreSQL would be plus)
4. Hands on experience to develop Rest/GraphQL API using Node.js with Typescript.
5. Hands on experience on AWS services (EC2, SQS, SES, Lambda).
6. Fundamentals of Docker/Containerized application development would be plus
7. Experience working with US Stakeholders is a Must
8. Experience and Exposure working with different projects and business models will be an advantage
9. 3+ years of experience as Full Stack Development (MERN stack)
10. Experience in SaaS product development would be a plus
11. Experience in other JS frameworks like Next.JS, React Native/Expo would be plus

• The technologies you will be working with are C#, .NET Core 3.1, Entity Framework, Kubernetes, Angular 2+, Typescript/Javascript, SQL Server, XUnit Testing Framework, Azure DevOps (Git).
• Collaborate with the team to design, build, test, and ship high-quality API and solutions.
• Help evolve the technical roadmap as well as our core software development principles.
• Identify multiple innovative solutions to solve day-to-day development problems.
• Assist in mentoring and supporting the next-level team.
• Work in an Agile development environment to implement user stories as well as assist teammates with their tasks.

What You'll Need

• A degree in Computer Science or Engineering, experience in designing, developing, and maintaining software or an equivalent level of work experience, and a track record of substantial contributions to software projects with high business impact.
• Must have an understanding of SaaS software development practices.
• Must have experience working in a microservices environment utilizing Kubernetes and Docker.
• Must have experience working with GIT source control management.
• Cope with change and evolve with technology platforms as needed.
• You are a wizard with HTML/CSS.
• Experienced in developing C# applications utilizing .NET Core (or Framework 5)
• Experienced with creating Angular 2+ applications and/or React SPA applications.
• Experienced in working with SQL Server and writing complex T-SQL

Summary of Skills

• 5+ years development with C# .NET Framework + .NET Core
• 5+ years working with microservices architecture
• 5+ years developing Web UI with HTML / CSS
• 5+ experience working with SQL Server
• 3+ years of experience working with Angular 2+ or React
• 3+ years of experience working with Typescript and Javascript
• 1+ years of experience working with Docker
• 1+ years of experience working with Kubernetes
• 1+ years of experience working with GIT source control management
• Experience with Azure DevOps and deploying pipelines is a strong plus.
• Experience with versioning control and working with GitHub
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies
• Can demonstrate working with Azure (you can provision resources and can demonstrate utilizing them. Experience with Cloud terminal is a plus) (Optional)