Staff Engineer

GovWorx, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GovWorx, Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead architecture and delivery across the SDLC. You will code across the stack, review peers, and ensure alignment with security and quality standards.

US citizenship is required; the role is remote for US-based candidates. You will mentor engineers and drive initiatives in SaaS and on-prem environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years as an individual contributor in software development.
• Minimum of 2 years leading software development teams.
• Experience with .NET and/or Java (Spring Boot a major plus).
• Experience with React, Angular or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with APIs, AWS, and relational databases.
• Knowledge of VOIP/telephony protocols and audio handling is a plus.
• Must pass FBI fingerprint and background check in multiple states

Responsibilities

• Team management: standups, retrospectives, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Software design & architecture: create diagrams, docs, and implementation plans.
• Software development: contribute across the stack and write automated tests.
• Collaboration: work with cross-functional teams including customer success.

Skills

.NET

Java (Spring Boot)

React

Angular

APIs

AWS

PostgreSQL

MySQL

OpenSearch

Redshift

VOIP/SIP/RTP

CI/CD

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

AWS

OpenSearch

Redshift

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Staff Software Engineer

Location: Remote (U.S.-based, U.S. Citizens Only)
Type: Full-Time

Clearence: Must pass FBI fingerprint and background check in multiple states

About GovWorx

GovWorx is a mission-driven technology company dedicated to supporting public safety agencies—including 911 Emergency Communications Centers, law enforcement, and fire/EMS departments - through responsible AI solutions. Our platforms, such as CommsCoach, BluAssist, and MedAssist, leverage operational data to enhance training, quality assurance, and performance evaluation, aiming to improve staffing, morale, and efficiency across public safety sectors.

Position Overview

As a Staff Software Engineer at GovWorx, you will be responsible for leading a team through the design, planning, and implementation phases of our Software Development Lifecycle. This includes driving software design and architecture for the team’s projects, being hands-on with the development work, and providing peer review and guidance for the other engineers on the team. You will be expected to be self-driven and adhere to our quality, security, and architecture standards.

Note: This role is open exclusively to U.S. citizens due to the sensitive nature of the data and regulatory compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Management:

  • Ensure efficient team operations including standups, retrospectives, and other ceremonies.

  • Peer review and adherence to company development processes and standards.

  • Participate in hiring and team member performance evaluations/coaching.

• Software Design & Architecture:

  • Produce clear architectural diagrams, documentation, and implementation plans.

  • Follow company architectural guidelines and industry best practices whether developing software for distribution as Software as a Service or on-premises.

• Software Development:

  • Ability to write code across the entire stack; front-end, backend, and database.

  • Ability to write meaningful automated tests including Unit Tests, integration tests, and functional automation (e.g. Selenium, Playwright, etc).

• Collaboration and Support:

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and customer success.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an individual contributor working in software development, preferably within SaaS or technology-driven organizations.

• Minimum of 2 years leading software development teams.

• Expertise in .NET and/or Java (Spring Boot experience a major plus).

• Experience with React, Angular, or other modern javascript frameworks.

• Experience writing and documenting public & private APIs.

• Experience with Amazon Web Services and Infrastructure as Code.

• Experience with Relational Databases such as MySQL, Postgres, etc.

• Alternative datastores such as OpenSearch, Redshift, etc. are a major plus.

• Strong understanding of web development frameworks and architectures.

• Strong understanding of VOIP/Telephony including protocols like SIP, SDP, SIPREC, RTP, etc.

• Understanding of handling and manipulating audio streams/codecs.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

• Must pass FBI fingerprint and background check in multiple states

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CJIS compliance is highly preferred.

• Background in public safety, emergency communications, or related fields.

• Familiarity with AI-driven platforms and their security considerations.

Why Join GovWorx?

At GovWorx, you'll be part of a team committed to making a meaningful impact on public safety through innovative technology solutions. We offer a collaborative, remote-friendly work environment where your contributions will directly influence the safety and efficiency of first responders nationwide.