Senior Engineering Manager, OpenGov
$220-247k
Cloud ERP software for the public sector
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Cloud ERP software for the public sector
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$220-247k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power more effective and accountable government.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of combined experience, including 5+ years of technical leadership and people management roles, and at least 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with one or more modern languages such as Java, .NET, JavaScript, or NodeJS
- Demonstrated success in leading multiple teams and scaling engineering organizations to meet substantial business growth demands
- Proven expertise in AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture, with a strong ability to guide and mentor teams in leveraging these technologies
- Comprehensive understanding of API design, multi-tenant architectures, distributed systems, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines
- Proven track record of successfully driving large-scale, consumer-facing enterprise SaaS software projects
- Advanced knowledge of industry best practices in software development, architecture, and operational excellence
- Experience in leading organizational change and driving cross-functional initiatives that align with business strategy and goals
- Exceptional communication skills with an ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels across the organization
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a history of driving clarity and successful outcomes in complex, ambiguous situations
- Exemplary collaboration skills, fostering a culture of teamwork, transparency, and trust within and across engineering teams
What the job involves
- OpenGov seeks an experienced Sr Manager, Engineering to lead our innovative team
- This role is perfect for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tenant SaaS environment and is passionate about leveraging React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS to build world-class solutions that will directly impact the effectiveness of local and state governments
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive technical strategy that aligns with the company's long-term objectives, ensuring a robust and future-proof engineering roadmap
- Drive a long-term vision to scale engineering processes, infrastructure, and technology stacks to support organizational growth and evolving business needs
- Influence senior leadership and stakeholders by providing insights and recommendations on technology trends, competitive landscape, and strategic opportunities
- Lead multiple engineering teams, including senior and mid-level engineers, providing strategic direction and ensuring cohesive execution across all projects
- Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent, shaping an organizational structure that supports career growth, learning, and performance excellence
- Foster a collaborative environment between teams, promoting information sharing, best practices, and a unified approach to product development
- Spearhead major cross-functional initiatives, ensuring their successful execution and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives
- Oversee the architectural design, development, and deployment of scalable, reliable, and secure multi-tenant SaaS solutions on AWS, setting high standards for technical excellence
- Champion innovative technologies and development methodologies, ensuring the continuous evolution of our technical stack and processes to stay ahead of market demands
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and architects to ensure alignment between technical capabilities and business goals
- Maintain clear and transparent communication channels within and across teams, providing updates on project status, system architecture, and timeline expectations
- Coordinate with distributed teams to ensure seamless feature delivery in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Define and enforce stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and reliability metrics, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction
- Transform existing processes by implementing proactive, efficient, and resilient systems that enhance operational performance and reduce technical debt
- Lead initiatives that promote a culture of continuous improvement, embedding best practices and operational efficiencies across the engineering organization
Our take
As the world digitises, governments must innovate their operations to deliver the highest standard of service. OpenGov offers cloud software products to help governments manage performance, improve budgeting, and visualise operational intelligence, as well as providing comprehensive open data.
OpenGov is the leader in local government software. Its cloud-based products, which aided a number of public agencies through the pandemic, include citizen services, procurement, budgeting and planning capabilities - made comprehensive by a series of strategic acquisitions. The company's coherent and integrated software solution significantly reduces the stress on government systems, allowing them to work smarter and better for their citizens.
OpenGov serves over 1,600 governments across the US, and continues to secure new clients. It also has made several partnerships towards improving its range of services which will enable it to remain a powerful tool for governments wishing to digitally transform.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2022
$50m
LATE VC
Oct 2021
$50m
LATE VC
Total funding: $228m
Company benefits
- Work from anywhere
- Unlimited vacation
- Mission-driven colleagues
- World-class healthcare
- Professional development
Company HQ
China Basin, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Zachary Bookman
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to co-founding OpenGov, was a Principal for Formation 8 and a Special Advisor with ISAF in Afghanistan, focusing on rule of law and governance.
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