Develop top-tier SaaS solutions as a Sr. Software Engineer at OpenGov, enhancing efficiency and accountability in government agencies.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 20 hours ago
Role intensity
70% hands-on coding
AI in the day-to-day
Using cutting-edge AI tools and techniques to build systems that scale.
Requirements
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Sr. Software Engineer at OpenGov, the individual will focus on developing advanced SaaS solutions that enhance government efficiency and transparency. Key skills include expertise in ReactJS, Typescript, GraphQL, and NodeJS, along with a strong background in cloud-native applications and CI/CD practices. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with over eight years of experience who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about improving public service through technology. OpenGov fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it a compelling place for those eager to make a significant impact.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on OpenGov's careers page October 29, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at OpenGov: US | Georgia | Atlanta.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Fullstack roles (median ~$165,000).
- Starts above 51% of 79 comparable senior fullstack roles in United States that list TypeScript we track (median $176,000 across 53 companies). See TypeScript salary trends
- TypeScript appears in 58% of 226 comparable senior fullstack roles in United States; ReactJS appears in 0.4% of 226 comparable senior fullstack roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- OpenGov lists $178,000–$197,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Sr Software Engineer - Full Stack role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, Azure, GraphQL, NodeJS, 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 Sr Software Engineer - Full Stack 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 Sr. Software Engineer at OpenGov, you will develop top-tier SaaS solutions that enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in 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. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for maintaining the highest standards.
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.
Provide leadership and technical guidance to ensure the development of resilient, scalable SaaS applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Troubleshoot, debug and resolve complex technical issues.
Mentor and guide junior software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Contribute to OpenGov’s Engineering culture of innovation, leading-edge technology adoption and quality
Cultivate customer empathy to ensure that the solutions exceed customer expectations.
Drive continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and operational excellence.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption where appropriate.
Requirements and Preferred Experience
8+ years of experience in developing highly scalable cloud-native applications using ReactJS, Typescript, GraphQL, and NodeJS.
Deep experience building applications on either Azure or AWS using the latest CI/CD and DevOps best practices
Prior experience in building applications that leverage modern tools like Grafana for observability and performance monitoring
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, ReactJS, and NodeJS is a MUST.
Proficiency with event-driven architecture, API integration, and GraphQL is a MUST
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)
BA/BS in a computer science-related field or equivalent experience required.
Compensation:
Boston, MA: $178,000 - $197,000
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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