Senior/Staff Software Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior/Staff Software Engineer in United States.

This role offers the chance to design, build, and maintain user-centered web applications that improve public services across multiple government agencies. You will work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, partnering with designers, researchers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver modern, accessible, and reliable digital solutions. The position demands a balance of technical excellence, pragmatism, and creativity, with opportunities to explore AI-enabled features and contribute to long-term technical capacity. You will play a key role in shaping the frontend architecture, delivering performant interfaces, and ensuring that new capabilities are sustainable, usable, and impactful. The environment is fast-moving, mission-driven, and fully remote-friendly, providing autonomy and the chance to influence meaningful public outcomes from day one.

• Build and maintain modern, accessible, and performant web applications that support digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with designers, researchers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive and user-friendly experiences.
• Implement responsive interfaces, integrate APIs, and manage asynchronous data flows for seamless interactions.
• Contribute to frontend architecture, component libraries, and scalable design patterns.
• Apply lean-agile practices, including API-first design, version control, automated testing, and CI/CD processes.
• Identify and address technical debt, performance issues, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies, including AI/ML-driven features, where they enhance the user experience.
• Document solutions clearly and share knowledge to promote maintainability and long-term scalability.

Requirements:

• Proven experience building modern web applications using React or equivalent single-page frameworks.
• Strong understanding of frontend architecture, state management, asynchronous data fetching, and API integration patterns.
• Experience collaborating with backend teams (especially Python-based) to deliver cohesive, high-quality user experiences.
• Hands-on experience designing interactive, data-rich UIs, dashboards, and visualizations.
• Familiarity with secure, compliant software development practices and common vulnerability mitigation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, AWS hosting and build services, or similar deployment tools.
• Knowledge of accessibility-first and user-centered design principles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in remote, cross-functional teams.
• Passion for improving public outcomes through digital services and civic-focused technology.
• U.S. work authorization required; some roles may require security clearance or federal eligibility.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range for Senior/Staff Software Engineers, aligned with experience and seniority.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; life and AD&D insurance.
• Dependent care and healthcare FSAs, health savings account, and 401(k) match up to 10%.
• Flexible paid time-off policy, plus federal holidays; parental leave up to 12 weeks for eligible parents.
• Performance rewards including salary increases, annual bonuses, and spot bonuses.
• Professional development budget ($2,000/year) and tech allowance ($750/year).
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Employee swag budget, charitable donation matching, and inclusive, mission-driven culture.