Director of Software Engineering (US Eastern/Central Time Zone)
ClearGov
- United States
- United States
About
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, are on Boston Inc’s “50 On Fire” list, and have earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for five consecutive years: 2021‑2025.
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 while remaining considerate, trustworthy, and transparent in everything we do.
Core Values
Be Clear: We strive to be open in all that we do because transparency is the foundation upon which all meaningful relationships are built.
Be Trustworthy: We always act with integrity and keep our word because honest people are authentic, consistent, and dependable.
Be Considerate: We are mindful about the impact that our comments and actions will have on others to build a compassionate, inclusive environment.
Be Positive: Believing that something can be done brings enthusiasm, excitement, and empowerment to the team.
Be Better: We constantly ask ourselves, “How can we do this better?” because our families, colleagues, investors, and customers depend on our results.
Be Fierce: We seek bold conversations that interrogate reality and provoke learning to tackle our toughest challenges.
Be Fun: We value the lighter side of life because balance, laughter, and enjoyment fuel the soul.
About the Opportunity We’re seeking a seasoned and results‑oriented Director of Software Engineering to lead key initiatives and teams within our Engineering organization. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the execution of high‑impact projects, guide and mentor engineering staff, and drive architectural and implementation decisions for new products and features.
You will also shape long‑term technical strategy, including proactive efforts to address technical debt and improve system scalability and maintainability. The role involves staying current with modern engineering trends, exploring and applying AI‑driven tools to support developer productivity, code quality, and overall delivery efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Platform Engineering Group and provide strategic and operational leadership to modernize and maintain the foundational architecture supporting all ClearGov products.
Define and evolve system architecture and engineering patterns that prioritize resilience, scalability, and performance, championing platform‑wide initiatives that benefit all products.
Maintain and refine software development processes and best practices, ensuring systems remain maintainable, scalable, and testable. Expand and adapt standards as the organization grows.
Encourage the adoption of modern frameworks, practices, and AI‑powered tools to enhance team efficiency and system reliability, using data‑driven insights to guide improvements.
Stay hands‑on with key technologies including AWS, Node.js, Angular, and MySQL, guiding the team with practical expertise and sound architectural judgment.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product Management, QA, Customer Success, and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with company objectives.
Lead initiatives to reduce technical debt, ensuring long‑term maintainability and agility of the platform.
Partner with the Vice President of Engineering on team resourcing, operating budgets, and project‑level expenditures to deliver projects efficiently and within scope.
Critical Skills/Experience
10+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on SaaS‑based systems.
Proven experience leading and managing senior development resources.
Demonstrated success in defining and implementing software development processes and standards.
In‑depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodology.
Success managing complex, multi‑faceted SaaS product development in high‑growth environments.
Superb organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
Adept at listening to customer input/feedback and identifying solutions.
5+ years working experience with SQL and relational databases; MySQL experience a plus.
Deep experience in core platforms:
Front‑End: Angular, Socket.IO, Highcharts, D3, Gulp, LESS.
Back‑End: Node.js, Express, RabbitMQ, MySQL, Elasticsearch.
Environment: AWS, Amazon S3, Git, JIRA, Confluence.
Great communicator with strong oral and written skills.
Passionate about growing careers and mentoring engineers across both individual contributor and manager tracks.
Roll‑up‑your‑sleeves, GSD approach to day‑to‑day work.
The Ideal ClearGov Candidate
Self‑motivated, self‑starter with a zeal to win.
Strong communicator with excellent written and oral skills.
Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
Hands‑on problem solver who enjoys tackling difficult challenges.
Quick study – able to pick up and apply new concepts rapidly.
Track record of achievement.
Enjoys building outstanding teams.
Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and gets stuff done.
A sense of humor and does not take themselves too seriously.
Why Join Us
Flexible, remote work.
Chance to make a meaningful impact on government and school district transparency and accountability.
Opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, fun, and collaborative environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Professional growth opportunities.
Compensation
Base salary for this position: $180,000 – $195,000 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.
Hiring beyond the base range would not be typical; compensation is determined by skills, interview performance, education, and experience, ensuring pay equity.
Generous compensation and benefits package details available below.
Benefits
Competitive Salary.
Equity Package.
Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans.
Flexible Spending Account.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance.
Life Insurance.
401K Plan with Match.
Flexible Personal Time Off Policy.
3 Floating Holidays (in addition to 10 observed holidays).
2 Volunteer Days Off.
Parental Leave.
Employee Referral Bonus.
Annual All‑Hands In‑Person Event.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply here: https://cleargov.applytojob.com/apply/CqsOPsCi17/Director-Of-Software-Engineering-US-EasternCentral-Time-Zone
ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
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.
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Languages
- English
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