Build best-in-class SaaS solutions for government agencies as a Software Engineer III at OpenGov.
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Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Collaborate to understand business priorities
- Generate clean and efficient software
- Design and develop high-quality features
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
- Mentor junior software engineers
Must have
- 7+ years of professional experience in software development
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, ReactJS, and NodeJS
- Experience working across the stack (frontend + backend)
- Expertise in authentication and authorisation technologies
- Proficiency in data structures, database concepts and algorithms
- Proficiency in GraphQL APIs
Nice to have
- Experience building with AI-driven UX
- Experience in implementing secure Authn/Authz flows
- Experience in building software using event-driven architecture
AI in the day-to-day
Using cutting-edge AI tools and techniques to build systems that scale.
Requirements
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Software Engineer III at OpenGov, the individual will focus on developing and enhancing SaaS solutions that promote efficiency and transparency in government operations. Key skills include proficiency in ReactJS, Typescript, GraphQL, and NodeJS, along with a strong understanding of authentication technologies and event-driven architecture. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with over seven years of experience who thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable working across the software stack. OpenGov emphasizes a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, making it a fitting environment for those eager to contribute to impactful public service solutio
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on OpenGov's careers page October 7, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 2 other locations at OpenGov: Pune, India, India | Pune.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer III role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: GraphQL, JavaScript, NodeJS, Python, ReactJS, TypeScript.
- What seniority level is this role?
- OpenGov targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer III role at OpenGov.
From the original posting
Job Summary
At OpenGov bold ideas ship daily and rapid iteration turns directly into measurable customer impact. We stay relentlessly aligned with customer outcomes while pushing the frontier of AI-driven software development, using cutting-edge AI tools and techniques to build systems that scale.
As a Software Engineer III at OpenGov, you’ll build best-in-class SaaS solutions that enable efficiency, transparency, and accountability within government agencies. As a crucial member of our engineering team, you’ll lead and deliver new features and improvements in a fast-paced, agile environment, utilizing modern technologies such as ReactJS, Typescript, GraphQL, and NodeJS.
Responsibilities
Collaborate across the organization to understand and translate business priorities into shipped features delivering customer success.
Generate clean, efficient, and well-documented software following industry best practices.
Independently design and develop high-quality features that are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.
Drive continuous improvement of development processes, tools and operational excellence
Mentor and guide junior software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption where appropriate.
Contribute to OpenGov’s Engineering culture of innovation, leading-edge technology adoption and quality
Requirements and Preferred Experience
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth, ambiguous environment
Demonstrated experience in working with customers to improve product experiences
Experience working across the stack (frontend + backend) and comfort shipping features end-to-end
Experience building with AI-driven UX, agents, and workflow automation (direct ML experience not required)
Expertise in authentication and authorisation technologies including Auth0, OAuth 2.0, JWT, RBAC, Re-BAC, FGA, etc.
Experience in implementing secure Authn/Authz flows with roles, claims, and fine-grained access management.
BA/BS in a computer-science-related discipline or equivalent experience required
7+ years of professional experience in software development.
Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, ReactJS, and NodeJS is required
Proficiency in data structures, database concepts and algorithms is required
Proficiency in observability concepts is required
Proficiency in GraphQL APIs is required
Experience in building software using event-driven architecture is highly desirable
Why OpenGov?
Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
401(k) with company match
Professional development and growth opportunities
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