Job description
Opening from Default - All locations
The Company
Serving the People Who Serve the People
Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and their constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers by meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.
Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers powering an unmatched Subscriber Network that uses our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve—driving meaningful change for communities around the globe.
Want to know more? See more of what we do here.
Position Overview:
- We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Java or Ruby and a strong understanding of AWS. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading feature development, mentoring junior developers, and designing robust features or infrastructure. A solid grasp of OOPs concepts and functional strength is essential, with additional knowledge of GoLang, Python, or NodeJS being a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable software solutions.
- Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering their technical growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.
- Design and implement infrastructure or features with a focus on scalability and reliability.
- Ensure adherence to best practices in software development and cloud architecture.
- Promote a strong understanding of OOPs concepts and functional programming principles.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Java or Ruby programming languages.
- Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud architecture.
- Experience as a lead developer, managing teams and feature development.
- Clear understanding of OOPs concepts and their practical application.
- Functional strength in problem-solving and software design.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of GoLang, Python, or NodeJS.
- Experience with designing infrastructure or complex features.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 9+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
Security and Privacy Requirements
- Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company’s information security program.
- Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.
Closing from Default - All locations
Don’t have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don’t meet every requirement above but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit!
Security and Privacy Requirements
- Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company’s information security program.
- Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.
The Team
- We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Culture
- At Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to be
a part of our journey.
- A few culture highlights include – Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices
- Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and
sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs.
- Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more.-=- - We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee
population
The Impact
- We are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place — quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact here.
Granicus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status, status regarding public assistance, familial status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
