Job Url: https://www.remoterocketship.com/company/codeforamerica-org/jobs/staff-software-engineer-united-states-remote Job Description: Code for America Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Code for America is a non-partisan, non-political 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to improving government services and fostering resilient communities. The organization leverages technology to simplify access to food benefits, tax filing, criminal record clearance, and more, aiming to break down barriers and find real solutions for individuals across the country. Through partnerships with governments and communities, Code for America designs human-centered applications and provides consulting and advisory services to enhance social safety nets and government processes. By building tools and resources that facilitate easier benefit enrollment and tax services, Code for America strives to create a more inclusive government that works for everyone. software • policy • civics • tech 201 - 500 employees Founded 2009 🤲 Charity 🏛️ Government 🌍 Social Impact Staff Software Engineer Yesterday 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $128.9k - $157.8k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer Cloud JavaScript React TypeScript Vue.js Apply Now Receive Emails with Similar Jobs Report problem 📋 Description •Code for America believes the government can work for the people, by the people, in the new digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. •For more than a decade, we’ve worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions. •Our employees build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. •We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most. •With a focus on transparency and fairness, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we’re building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact. •At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. •Our compensation and benefits are holistic and thoughtfully curated to represent our employees and our mission. •Help us drive real generational change that lasts. •Code for America is looking for a talented Staff Software Engineer who will contribute to high-impact government services by supporting critical workflows, improving system reliability, and advancing automation efforts that make public services more accessible and effective for the people who need them most. •Code for America software engineers are involved in every stage of our products’ lifecycle, from prototyping and design, to developing features in response to user feedback, to operating technical systems at scale. •Staff Software Engineers further support organization-wide technical efforts and strengthen our software engineering teams as internal champions and subject matter experts for specific technology domains, tools, and processes. •This role will report to a Director of Engineering and is expected to travel no more than 10% of the time. 🎯 Requirements •10+ years of full-stack web development experience, with strong expertise in system architecture, data modeling, and API design •6+ years of experience developing and supporting multilingual web applications •6+ years working with Agile Software Development models like Scrum, XP, TDD, or BDD •Demonstrable expert-level skills in applied computer science and web fundamentals, including data structures, design patterns, and application architecture •Eager for collaboration with peers, and providing technical and professional mentorship. •Truly excellent written and verbal communication skills in English •Expert understanding and experience communicating with cross-functional peers, and in translating those conversations into actionable tasks •This specific Staff Software Engineer should have specialized expertise in: •Javascript / Typescript/ Web-based software engineering with an emphasis on browser experiences. •Experience with JavaScript and its derivatives, including both modern frameworks (React, Vue, etc) and ‘vanilla’ patterns and tools. •Solid Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) •Proven experience conducting experience evaluations or audits for accessibility •Understanding of UX patterns and principles, and in translating product and UX requirements into actionable tasks. •Evaluating, investigating, and optimizing client experience and code performance in front-end code. 🏖️ Benefits •Leadership and teammates who share a strong work ethic and values, and who respect and care for one another •A collaborative, cross-functional, hardworking, and joyful environment •Laptop provided •$700 remote environment setup; $200 stipend and up to $500 reimbursement, in accordance with our equipment policy •Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month •$1000 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development; prorated at time of hire •Up to $1000 of professional development funds can be rolled over each year, up to a maximum of $2000 •Employees under 3 years are eligible for a 100% employer match of up to 3% of employee contribution •Employees with 3+ years are eligible for an additional 50% employer contribution over 3%, to a maximum of 5% •Full benefits package with options up to 100% coverage toward select medical, dental, and vision plans •Employer contributes up to 80% of the cost towards dependent and family coverage •Code for America employees may work remotely across the US •Code for America employees main residence must be within the US •Full-time employees work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday •Collaborative working hours: we aim to hold all internal meetings between 10 AM - 3 PM PT. We expect all Code for America staff to be available during these set working hours •Open personal time off, a minimum of 16 paid holidays, and an org-wide closure from Christmas Day through New Year's Day •Paid sick time; up to 96 hours annually •Competitive paid parental and family leave •4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 4 years of service, with an option of up to 4 additional weeks of unpaid time away