Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Civitech, a public benefit corporation dedicated to promoting a fairer and more equitable democracy, as a Senior Software Engineer. You will be responsible for building and maintaining front-end and back-end solutions for desktop and mobile web applications that empower progressive candidates and organizations. Civitech is a remote-first company with an office in Austin, TX, and is currently hiring within 24 states. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering team, focused on building scalable, secure, and user-friendly applications that drive civic engagement and promote democratic participation. You will report to the Director of Web Applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and analysts, to deliver impactful features.

Requirements

• You thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, enjoy building software for the public good, and are passionate about democracy, civics, and politics
• You have at least 6 years experience in a software engineering role
• You have experience with back-end development, including a solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and working with object-relational mappers (ORMs) like Entity Framework or similar tools
• You can develop dynamic and user-friendly front-end features using modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as React, TypeScript, Tailwind, and JQuery
• You have hands-on experience working with cloud environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (preferred), but Azure, or AWS are also valuable
• You prioritize writing maintainable and well-documented code, and you value collaboration by actively seeking and incorporating feedback from your team
• You are committed to leveraging data to elect Democrats and empower progressive organizations

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of our web-based applications
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performing application features in a cloud environment
• Mentor other engineers, build an open and inclusive team, cultivate agile methodologies, and foster a culture of sustainable tech health
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and analysts, to deliver impactful features

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in the ASP.NET Core ecosystem, including Entity Framework Core
• Familiarity with domain-driven design and experience working with frameworks like Volo ABP Framework
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) tools, especially GitLab CI
• Skilled in database administration, with a preference for PostgreSQL
• Experience working with cloud data warehouses, particularly BigQuery, to manage and analyze large datasets efficiently
• Knowledge of scaling and high-availability techniques to support performant and reliable systems
• Expertise in application server security practices, including cryptography, authentication, authorization, and data privacy
• Experience contributing to automated test suites and ensuring robust test coverage
• Familiarity with load testing tools to measure and optimize application performance
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or data-related tasks
• Adherence to Clean Code principles and a commitment to writing maintainable, well-structured code
• Experience with a developer tools like Insomnia, Postman, and Swagger for API testing and documentation
• Strong writing skills to produce clear and concise technical documentation
• Knowledge of U.S. elections administration and/or campaign operations is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Options
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Optional Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development Stipend
• Monthly Office Upkeep Stipend