Senior Backend Software Engineer

️ About GovWell We the people (and the taxpayers) deserve effective government. But the software powering government services is 20 years behind the private sector. GovWell's mission is to build modern software products to help government serve communities better. After launching in 2023, we now partner with government agencies in 14 states serving 500,000+ residents. GovWell has raised $5.5 million in venture funding from Work-Bench and Bienville Capital. What you'll do Build a product that will be used at scale by cities, counties, and citizens across the United States. GovWell is the primary workspace and system of record for our users - government staff typically use it 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Additionally, thousands of citizens use GovWell to access government services. You'll see the direct impact of your work and receive immediate feedback with each new feature. Make an impact in an underserved, but societally important industry. We deserve effective, transparent government, but the overwhelming majority of cities and counties lack the modern software necessary to deliver it. GovWell is changing that. Learn how to build a company from zero to one. As a founding member of the team, you'll see the entire startup journey. If you want to start your own company someday, there's no better way to learn. Who you are 4+ years of backend development, with a focus on technical roles. You have extensive experience implementing backend features, including: Implementing Business Logic: You have extensive experience in implementing intricate business logic in backend systems. Reducing Technical Debt: You've successfully tackled technical debt by refactoring code or optimizing database queries. Scalability and Performance Optimization: You've enhanced the scalability and performance of backend systems. Security Enhancements: You've contributed to strengthening the security posture of backend systems. Integration with Third-Party Services: You've integrated backend systems with various third-party services and APIs. You have a strong product mindset: you love to ask questions and are obsessed with deeply understanding customer journeys. You're motivated by having a positive impact in the world. Salary and benefits Compensation within the posted salary band will be commensurate with experience. All offers will include: Competitive base salary Equity / stock options Up to 100% of premiums paid by GovWell for medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself + partner Unlimited / flexible PTO GovWell is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning that we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-01