Software Engineer I

Software Engineer I OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com http://OpenGov.com. JOB SUMMARY: As a Software Engineer I 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, TypeScript, GraphQL, and NodeJS. A typical day in this role would provide opportunities to optimize applications for speed and scalability and resolve various unique technical challenges. Strong collaboration skills with the product, UX, and platform engineers and the ability to execute quickly will enable your success. You are naturally passionate about good component design and solid application architecture. We value natural self-starters who can effectively communicate ideas and contribute to OpenGov's culture of respect, dedication, and fun. You value clean code, principles over dogma, and making the world a little better every day. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Write robust, highly performant, well-crafted code. - Develop well-structured and easy-to-consume APIs - Implement unit and integration tests to improve and maintain high code coverage - Deliver quality, scalable, and maintainable software to customers at an impressive pace - Contribute to OpenGov’s Engineering culture of innovation, leading-edge technology adoption and quality REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: - BE/BS in a computer-science-related discipline or equivalent experience required - Hands-on in C++, C# or equivalent program languages are required. - Demonstrate a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms - Working knowledge of Python, TypeScript, ReactJS, or NodeJS preferred - Working knowledge of GraphQL APIs is preferred - Working knowledge of event-driven architecture and Kafka is preferred - Experience building with AI-driven UX, agents, and workflow automation (direct ML experience not required) - Proficiency in C#, .NET framework, and .NET Core. WHY OPENGOV? A Mission That Matters. At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust.  Some people say this is boring.  We think it’s the core of our democracy. Opportunity to Innovate The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything—from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We’ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we’re just getting started. A Team of Passionate, Driven People This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chic ... (truncated, view full listing at source)