Senior Software Engineer

Friends From The City

Senior Software Engineer building modern technology solutions to enhance civic services for users. Focused on replacing outdated systems with accessible and efficient digital portals for public services.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • California, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $143,000 - $151,709 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureMicroservices.NETSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build a consolidated, modern portal to replace legacy systems
Design REST APIs for back-end teams
Ensure data consistency between legacy systems and new implementations
Conduct code reviews and set engineering standards
Participate in maintaining government security standards for applications
Monitor and test changes before production deployment
Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and improve efficiencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years building server-side systems in C#/.NET
Comfortable in TypeScript on the front-of-backend seam
Integrated relational databases like SQL Server or DB2 behind clean APIs
Designed microservices and REST APIs that other teams depend on
Moved data between systems with event streaming
Implemented real authentication and authorization (OAuth2 / OIDC / SAML)
Experience in incremental legacy modernization (nice to have)
Experience in government, civic-tech, or regulated/high-stakes environments (nice to have)
Familiarity with Azure, containers, CI/CD, infrastructure as code (nice to have)
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

C#.NETTypeScriptSQL ServerDB2REST APIsmicroservicesOAuth2OIDCSAML

Soft Skills

collaborationcode reviewengineering standardsprocess improvementdata consistency