[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Backend

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 with a backend focus to design and build reliable infrastructure, APIs, and services that power accessible government applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and build APIs and microservices that connect legacy databases to modern user-facing applications
• Write scalable, maintainable code in modern languages like .NET and TypeScript
• Build event-driven integrations using streaming platforms like Apache Kafka
• Work with front-end developers and product teams to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions
• Implement monitoring, testing, and performance tuning for stability and reliability
• Support data security, compliance, and privacy in line with government requirements

Skills

• 5 or more years of experience developing server-side applications or services
• Experience with .NET and TypeScript
• Experience with microservices architecture and designing APIs that integrate with legacy databases and front-end services
• Working knowledge of relational databases such as DB2 or SQL Server
• Understanding of application security and authentication standards like OAuth2
• Experience with event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka
• Comfort with agentic, AI-assisted development workflows
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience with the Strangler Fig pattern or other incremental legacy-modernization approaches
• Experience working with government systems or civic tech projects
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other cloud infrastructure tools
• Experience with DevOps, containerization, or infrastructure as code
• Comfort supporting production systems and debugging complex bugs
• 5-7 years of relevant experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and market benchmarks
• 401(k) with company match to help you invest in your future
• 18 days of PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and 5 additional sick days to rest, recharge, and take care of yourself
• Flexible remote work with support for coworking memberships if needed
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Wellness-first culture that respects boundaries and encourages balance
• Annual Professional Development Stipend to invest in courses, conferences, books, or coaching
• Opportunities to lead, mentor, and learn across projects and disciplines
• Regular feedback, growth planning, and clear career pathways
• A collaborative, mission-driven team that values your perspective
• The chance to work on meaningful civic tech projects that directly improve people’s lives
• An environment where creativity, curiosity, and care are part of the job

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