[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 They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build a modern portal that replaces outdated systems for processing financial-aid applications, ensuring timely access to crucial information for families.ResponsibilitiesCarving a new .NET service off the old monolith and wiring it to data that still lives on the mainframe; designing REST APIs that a front-end team consumes to give staff a single screen instead of five; keeping data consistent between the old world and the new one while both are live; moving events between systems so nothing falls out of sync; making authentication and citizens' financial data airtight against government security standards (the app federates to an agency identity provider over SAML2/OIDC); and proving every change is safe with tests and monitoring before it touches productionYou'll do code reviews and help 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 Overviewππ―πΌππ ππΏπΆπ²π»π±π ππΏπΌπΊ π§π΅π² ππΆππ ("ππΏπΆπ²π»π±π") | 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.