Sr. Software Engineer - Platform

ClearGov; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

RRSP Plan

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Company-Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Dimming of the Lights

Job summary

ClearGov is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and scale cloud-based applications in a Calgary office. You will contribute across frontend, backend, and data services, delivering complex features with modern tools and AI-assisted practices.

The role requires a strong background in full-stack development, 10+ years of experience, and hands-on work with Angular, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Java, Spring Boot, and SQL databases. Collaboration in Agile teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably SaaS.
• Proficiency in Angular, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Experience with Node.js, Java, Spring Boot, Express.
• Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of API design and integration.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, CodeRabbit, Greptile).
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector search, embeddings, and prompt orchestration.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior full-stack contributor across frontend, backend, database, and cloud services.
• Design and deliver complex software features from concept to deployment.
• Build responsive frontend applications using Angular and React.
• Develop backend services and APIs using Node.js, Java, and Spring Boot.
• Support data-intensive budgeting and reporting workflows.
• Apply AI-assisted software development practices.
• Contribute to AI-enabled product capabilities including RAG and vector search.
• Address technical debt and production issues.
• Participate in sprint planning and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable software solutions.

Skills

Angular

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

API design

Agile/Scrum

Node.js

Java

Spring Boot

Express

MySQL

PostgreSQL

AI-assisted development tools

RAG, vector search, embeddings

GitHub Copilot

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Cursor

Windsurf

Claude Code

CodeRabbit

Greptile

Job description

ClearGov is looking for a Software Engineer to join our team. You'll be a key contributor in designing, developing, and scaling the next generation of our cloud-based applications. You’ll work across multiple product lines, integrating acquired technologies, improving performance, and driving technical excellence across our growing ecosystem.

This role is ideal for someone who’s both a builder and a problem-solver — someone who thrives on solving complex system challenges in a rapidly evolving environment.

Duties:

• Serve as a senior full-stack technical contributor across frontend, backend, database, and cloud services.
• Design and deliver complex software features from concept to deployment.
• Build responsive frontend applications using Angular and React.
• Develop backend services and APIs using Node.js, Java, and Spring Boot.
• Support data-intensive budgeting and reporting workflows.
• Apply AI-assisted software development practices.
• Contribute to AI-enabled product capabilities, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic/vector search, embeddings, and prompt orchestration.
• Address technical debt and resolve production issues.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and peer code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 10 years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in a SaaS environment.
• Proficiency in Angular, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience with Node.js, Java, Spring Boot, and Express.
• Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of API design and integration.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, CodeRabbit, Greptile, or similar.
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector search, embeddings, and prompt orchestration.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum software development environments.

Benefits:

Company-sponsored benefits effective from Day 1 of employment, including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, RRSP Plan, Personal Time Off (PTO), Company-Paid Holidays, Annual Holiday "Dimming of the Lights" (reduced working hours), Parental Leave, and Employee Referral Bonus.

Terms of Employment:

Full-Time (FTE)

Location:

Calgary Office – 1550 5 Street SW, Suite 300, Calgary, AB T2R 1K3

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week

Language:

English

Contact:

Contact: Contact: Celine Brillantes, P&C Manager , [e-mail]

ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion or creed, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital or family status, veteran or military status, Indigenous status, record of offenses (where legally protected), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws in the United States and Canada.

ClearGov is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian laws. If you require an accommodation during any part of the hiring process, please let us know.

At ClearGov, we value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our ability to achieve our mission of helping local governments work better.