Senior Software Engineer (Community Development)

Description

Your Impact

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.

About CivicPlus

At CivicPlus, we strive to bring our company vision to life through innovation and collaboration. Supported by approachable leadership and transparent communication, we're empowered to make an impact on local government and the residents they serve. Grow your career alongside great people, where authenticity is welcome, successes are celebrated, and potential is nurtured.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:

• 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

What We’re Looking For

We know that excellent candidates come from diverse backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply!

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with .NET Core, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, C#
• 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 AWS cloud platform

Nice To Have Skills

• Experience with Wordpress
• 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

Why CivicPlus?

This Role Offers

• Drive meaningful impact by building software that empowers local governments and strengthens communities.
• Lead with innovation through hands-on architecture, scalable APIs, and modern tech like React and cloud platforms.
• Grow with purpose in a collaborative, agile environment where mentorship, transparency, and authenticity are core values.
• Own your craft by shaping standards, mentoring peers, and delivering high-quality solutions that make a difference.

Compensation And Benefits

• Estimated Salary Grade Range: $104,400 - $156,600

• 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.

Our Hiring Process

• Introductory call with Talent Acquisition
• Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with CivicPlus team members, including an interview project activity
• Offer

_Note: The process may vary slightly depending on the role.

_Additional Information

• CivicPlus is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
• This position will remain open until August 27, 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the posting may close earlier at the discretion of the Talent Acquisition team

Equal Opportunity Commitment

CivicPlus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity for the benefit of our employees, products, clients, and communities. Reasonable accommodations are available during the interview process.