Senior Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for reviewing and evaluating all assigned project output and ensuring that all work adheres to standards and best practices while maintaining a high degree of quality. This position assists in defining and understanding standards and best practices as well as designing and planning applications to meet project objectives. Additional duties include analysis, design, develop and test software solutions for company products and services.  

We’re excited to hire a new Senior Software Engineer who can: 

• Abstract requirements to analyze and design innovative new software solutions for enhancement of the company’s products 
• Efficiently develop code using the company’s best practices and current software patterns 
• Read, understand, debug code to find and solve current software problems and resolve defects 
• Deeply understand the high-level architecture employed by the team 
• Deeply understand the team’s deployment pipelines and processes 
• Test and own software solutions appropriately throughout their lifecycle 
• Actively participate as a full member of an Agile development team  
• Mentor and train other developers 
• Ensure the team produces high quality and performant solutions in line with industry best practices  
• Evident interest in keeping up to date with technology landscape and best practices 
• Participate in developing and updating coding standards

There is no perfect candidate, but we are looking for: 

• Proficient with WordPress
• Proficient with JavaScript
• Demonstrated understanding of SOLID design principles
• Experience with unit testing and writing testable code
• Effective communication skills
• Proficient with source code control tools and techniques
• 6 yrs experience and a Degree in Computer Science or related field; or 8 yrs of relevant experience
• Professional experience developing highly scalable API's and integrations
• Deep understanding of Web application architecture and operations
• Experience with design patterns and their application
• Familiarity with Azure, AWS or other cloud platforms

 Preferred Skills:

• Experience with PHP
• Experience with React JS (preferred) or other front-end development ecosystem 
• Experience with MySQL, document databases, or other data persistence tools
• Experience with Agile development processes
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes

*Note: We know that excellent candidates can have all sorts of backgrounds and experiences, so please don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements!  

 We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, flexible time off, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. If you are passionate about technology and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We desire to have our employees reflect the diverse communities we serve, and we recognize that diverse and inclusive teams lead to more innovation and better financial returns. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Estimated Salary Range: $104,400 - $156,600 – Full grade range annually. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and is based on a 40-hour work week.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Flexible Time Off, 401(k) plan, and more.

What is our hiring process?

• Introductory Call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
• First Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Second Interview- Panel Interview with up to 4 CivicPlus Team Members
• Interview Project Activity- This activity is designed to give us insight into your problem-solving approach a