Software Engineer

About the Company

Focus Digital is a digital services firm dedicated to delivering impactful projects in the civic tech space. We transform outdated government systems into modern, efficient solutions for federal and state agencies, including the Department of State, IRS, and Grants.gov.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain API endpoints and business logic
• Update and optimize database models through code
• Build and improve data processing jobs to support API operations
• Develop new UI features that interact with APIs
• Write and maintain automated tests to keep the codebase reliable
• Review code and provide constructive feedback through pull requests
• Write and review technical specifications for upcoming development tasks
• Make minor cloud infrastructure updates using Terraform
• Maintain documentation and contribute to the team's knowledge base
• Participate in agile team meetings, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives

Requirements

• Professional experience developing cloud-based applications using Python and TypeScript
• Strong proficiency with React for building user interfaces
• Hands-on experience working with PostgreSQL databases
• Familiarity with end-to-end testing frameworks and strategies
• Experience working on cross-functional teams in an agile environment
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Ability to meet government contract requirements, including potential background checks or security clearances