[Remote] Senior Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Friends From The City is a design and technology company focused on public impact and equity. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build a modern portal that consolidates various data sources, improving the efficiency of processing financial-aid applications for students.ResponsibilitiesCarving a new .NET service off the old monolith and wiring it to data that still lives on the mainframeDesigning REST APIs that a front-end team consumes to give staff a single screen instead of fiveKeeping data consistent between the old world and the new one while both are liveMoving events between systems so nothing falls out of syncMaking authentication and citizens' financial data airtight against government security standards (the app federates to an agency identity provider over SAML2/OIDC)Proving every change is safe with tests and monitoring before it touches productionDoing code reviews and helping set the bar for the engineers around youSkills5 or so years building server-side systems in C#/.NETComfortable in TypeScript on the front-of-backend seamIntegrated relational databases like SQL Server or DB2 behind clean APIsDesigned microservices and REST APIs that other teams depend onMoved data between systems with event streamingImplemented real authentication and authorization (OAuth2 / OIDC / SAML)Ability to tell the story of a migration personally carried, including the part that went wrongBachelor's degree in any discipline or equivalent experienceIncremental legacy modernization experienceExperience in government, civic-tech, or other regulated/high-stakes environmentsExperience with Azure (especially government cloud), containers, CI/CD, infrastructure as codeA public artifact like a repo, a merged PR, a talk, or a write-up that can be walked through in depth5-7 years of relevant experience preferredBenefitsCompetitive salary based on experience and market benchmarks401(k) with company match to help you invest in your future18 days of PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and 5 additional sick days to rest, recharge, and take care of yourselfFlexible remote work with support for coworking memberships if neededComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insurance and short-term disability coverageWellness-first culture that respects boundaries and encourages balanceAnnual Professional Development Stipend to invest in courses, conferences, books, or coachingOpportunities to lead, mentor, and learn across projects and disciplinesRegular feedback, growth planning, and clear career pathwaysCompany Overview𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ("𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀") | We are a modern digital services company focused on impact. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.friendsfromthecity.com.