Sr. Software Engineer (Eastern / Central US Time Zones)

About ClearGov

Our mission is to create easy-to-use software to help local governments plan, budget and report better. ClearGov is a rapidly growing, venture-funded SaaS company that offers a complete planning, budgeting and financial reporting suite that enables local governments to plan, build, and present their financials more efficiently and effectively. We're a mission-driven company that envisions a world where modern software enables every local government to best serve and improve its community.

Our software is utilized nationwide by more than a thousand towns, cities, school districts, and other local agencies who are part of the ClearGov community, and we're adding more every day. We've been named to the "GovTech 100" for eight years running, and we're on BostInno's "50 On Fire" list, as well. ClearGov also earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest Growing Companies for five consecutive years : 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The ClearGov team is a tight-knit group of talented folks who are passionate about our mission and committed to building a positive, productive company culture. We believe in a work-hard / play-hard environment, and every day, we strive to get better at our work, all while being considerate, trustworthy, and transparent in everything we do.

Core Values

• Be Clear : We strive to be open in all that we do because we believe that transparency is the foundation upon which all meaningful relationships are built.
• Be Trustworthy : We always act with integrity and keep our word because we believe that honest people are authentic, consistent, and dependable and that those traits form the cornerstone for success and well-being.
• Be Considerate : We are mindful about the impact that our comments and actions will have on others because we want to build a compassionate, inclusive environment that nurtures all individuals and communities.
• Be Positive : We believe that the first step in getting something done is believing that it can be done because we know that positive energy brings enthusiasm, excitement, and empowerment to the team.
• Be Better : We constantly ask ourselves, "How can we do this better?" because we know that our families, colleagues, investors, and customers depend on the results we deliver every day.
• Be Fierce : We seek to have bold conversations that interrogate reality and provoke learning to help us tackle our toughest challenges and enrich relationships.
• Be Fun : We value the lighter side of life because we believe that balance, laughter, and enjoying every moment fuel the soul.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will be a member of our growing development organization. As a Senior Software Engineer you will be a key contributor to building and enhancing ClearGov's platform. We are looking for high performers that consistently demonstrate an unusual level of commitment, competence and creativity. Responsibilities will cover all aspects of software development, including design and architecture, coding and unit testing, performance analysis and tuning.

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Critical Skills / Experience :

Microservices & Serverless (AWS Lambda) : Experience designing, developing, and deploying applications using a microservices architecture. Familiarity with serverless patterns is crucial.

Advanced SQL : Strong proficiency in SQL, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and functions.

Containerization (Amazon ECS / EKS and ECR) : Proficiency with Docker and docker-compose for creating consistent development and production environments.

Testing : A strong commitment to quality with experience in writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.

Mentorship and Leadership : A senior engineer should be able to mentor junior and mid-level engineers, conduct effective code reviews, and guide the team in adopting best practices.

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ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. ClearGov makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

At ClearGov, we believe in the value of diversity, and we know that diverse perspectives will help us build a stronger team to accomplish our shared mission to help local governments work better.