Tech Lead

About HighLevel:  

HighLevel is a cloud-based, all-in-one white-label marketing and sales platform that empowers marketing agencies, entrepreneurs, and businesses to elevate their digital presence and drive growth. With a focus on streamlining marketing efforts and providing comprehensive solutions, HighLevel helps businesses of all sizes achieve their marketing goals. We currently have 1000+ employees across 15 countries, working remotely as well as in our headquarters, which is located in Dallas, Texas. Our goal as an employer is to maintain a strong company culture, foster creativity and collaboration, and encourage a healthy work-life balance for our employees wherever they call home.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced software engineer with strong technical and communication skills who has developed full stack web apps, created solid APIs and beautiful interfaces for consuming them in user friendly apps. Focusing on details and well written self documented code are essential for this position. You can expect to collaborate with a solid team of designers, product managers, developers and testers on a daily basis. You must be experienced in building highly scalable and resilient systems that can meet our customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Improve and create new lead capture domain models.
• Build backend & Frontend API features and architecture.
• Work cross-functionally across our platform, experience, integrations, payments and marketplace teams.
• Drive performance through benchmarking and optimization
• Work with a wide range of systems, processes, and technologies to own and solve problems from end to end
• Collaborate closely with our leadership team including engineers, designers, and product managers to build new features and products
• Uphold high engineering standards and bring consistency to the many codebases and systems you will encounter.
• Work on 1 to 2 products.
• Create and improve lead capture tools like funnels, websites, forms, surveys, social media
• Architect and build backend & Frontend APIs and features

Your Core Skills

• 4+ years of experience in a full-stack environment.
• Proficient with various programming languages and tools such as but not limited to Javascript, TypeScript, Vue.js, NodeJS, and GraphQL
• Must be able to work with a team and collaborate remotely.
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset, are eager to take on different roles when necessary and know how to navigate a start-up environment.
• You are fulfilled by being a generalist working on both the frontend, backend, and anything it takes to solve problems and delight users and take pride in working on projects involving a variety of technologies and systems.
• Ability to stitch together many different services and processes together, even if you have not worked with them before.
• Hold a great deal of empathy for your team and users, you are a steward of crafting great experiences.
• Have great communication skills and can thrive in a highly collaborative environment when working cross-functionally with many stakeholders.
• Driven by product quality, and innately know how to balance trade-offs with time to launch new features.
• A keen eye for design and love to think about user flows and user experiences.
• Must have experience with HTML5 and CSS3

Additional Skills

• Experience with the Nuxt.js framework is a plus.
• Experience with MongoDB profiling and query optimization.
• Using CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap and TailwindCSS
• Experience working in the GCP (Google Cloud Platform) ecosystem.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Frontend Development: Build responsive, modern, and engaging user interfaces using React.js, ensuring a seamless user experience across all devices.
• Backend Development: Design and implement RESTful APIs, manage databases, and handle business logic using Node.js and Express.js.
• Database Management: Build and manage MongoDB databases, including schema design, data modeling, and query optimization.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality, performant web portals.
• Performance Optimization: Implement best practices for performance tuning, scalability, and reliability across both frontend and backend.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices, and conduct code reviews for your peers.
• Testing and Debugging: Write unit and integration tests, and debug issues to ensure stability, security, and quality in production.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (3+ years) in full-stack web development using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+), along with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
• Experience with state management in React (e.g., Redux, Context API).
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, asynchronous programming, and Node.js server-side development.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB and integrating databases with Node.js.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and workflows such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and an eye for detail.
• Ability to work in an agile development environment, with a focus on continuous delivery and iterative improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with additional frontend technologies such as TypeScript, GraphQL, or Next.js.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and serverless architectures.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques and scalability best practices.
• Understanding of DevOps processes, containerization, and microservices architecture.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge, high-impact projects that challenge your technical skills and creativity.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about technology, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Career Growth: We offer opportunities for mentorship, skill development, and career advancement.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options for remote work, flexible hours, and more.

Job Title: MERN Stack Developer with Blockchain ExpertiseJob Description:

We are looking for a dynamic and skilled MERN Stack Developer with a specialization in Blockchain to join our team. As a Blockchain MERN Stack Developer, you will be instrumental in crafting and implementing blockchain solutions, utilizing the MERN stack for both front-end and back-end development. Your role will contribute to the creation of secure, scalable, and decentralized applications.Responsibilities:

1. Develop and design applications based on blockchain technology using the MERN stack.
2. Implement and integrate smart contracts and decentralized solutions into the development process.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications.
4. Create and maintain high-quality, reusable, and reliable code.
5. Ensure the application of secure coding practices to uphold the integrity of blockchain solutions.
6. Utilize front-end technologies, particularly React, to build engaging and user-friendly interfaces.
7. Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement visually appealing and intuitive interfaces.
8. Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to team members.
9. Identify and troubleshoot issues related to blockchain and MERN stack development.
10. Stay informed about the latest trends, tools, and emerging technologies in blockchain.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with a specific focus on blockchain technology.
2. Proficiency in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js).
3. Experience with major blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Hyperledger, or similar.
4. Solid understanding of smart contract development and implementation.
5. Familiarity with decentralized application (dApp) development.
6. Knowledge of cryptography and principles of blockchain security.
7. Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
8. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
9. Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
10. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

If you are passionate about both blockchain technology and MERN stack development and thrive in an innovative environment, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our cutting-edge projects.

We are a highly innovative Fashion tech startup, looking for a senior developer to develop the platform and drive the technology initiatives of the company

Key focus areas: Product Architecture, Full-Stack development, Product Deployment and innovation in technology

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Work as a Sr. Software Developer with strong coding capabilities and cloud capabilities
2. Design, architect and implement the product platform from the scratch
3. Ownership of end to end design, implementation, and development
4. Foster the development of highly scalable and performance-driven product
5. Work closely with the business team to understand the business requirement and vision of the product
6. Collaborate with the Founder to create an effective product road map and release plans
7. To build, lead and mentor the development team  
8. Excellent team management and interpersonal skills

Must-have skills

1. Extensive and deep knowledge of building highly scalable and performance-centric web platform
2. Proficient in designing the monolithic or microservices architecture
3. Understanding the nitty-gritty of data and its useful presentation
4. Deep insight into search and analytics systems
5. Basic understanding of building a graphical representation of data
6. Strong understanding of the data and its usage

Tools and Platform

1. Strong experience in designing and implementing web-based solutions based on any full-stack
2. Excellent understanding and strong working exposure to the AWS platform and it’s a tool like cloud front S3 etc.
3. Proficient and good knowledge of working with databases 
4. Hands-on experiences on at least one DBMS
5. Exposure to web scrapping tools and framework
6. Search and indexing tools like elastic search
7. Exposure to HTML is a must
8. Prior experience of designing, developing and deploying platforms 
9. Knowledge of making SEO friendly and responsive web platforms
10. Experience in designing, scaling and securing APIs