Software Engineer 5

The Company 

Serving the People Who Serve the People 

Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and their constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers by meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.  

Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers powering an unmatched Subscriber Network that uses our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve—driving meaningful change for communities around the globe. 

Want to know more? See more of what we do here.  

The Software Engineer five role at Granicus is for developers early in their careers who are looking for a fun, supportive, and fast-paced environment to grow their skills and contribute code to production systems. 

The Software Engineer five role will be expected to take on leadership roles in the maintenance of automation test suites, and they will be tasked to work on production code as well.  All Granicus Software Engineers are expected to contribute to the broader Granicus technology organization in the deployment and support of these applications in higher environments.

• Learn about and uphold the Development team’s core values: Test-Driven Development, Collective Ownership, Agile Development, and Egoless Programming
• Write high-quality software using test-focused practices
• Be a core contributor to Granicus's automated testing suites
• Develop bug fixes and feature changes for at least one application within the Granicus product suite
• Collaborate with your Scrum team, the Development team, and the broader Product Organization
• Be a participating member of the broader Granicus technology organization 

• Lead the design and development of complex, enterprise-level software solutions using .NET technologies.
• Architect scalable and high-performance software systems, considering security, reliability, and maintainability.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document technical requirements and specifications.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, maintainable code.
• Solve complex technical challenges and troubleshoot issues, providing innovative and effective solutions.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Drive initiatives to enhance the overall efficiency, scalability, and reliability of our software development processes.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience as a .NET Developer.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale, enterprise-level software projects.
• Expertise in C# and the .NET framework.
• Advanced knowledge of ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and other relevant technologies.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing database solutions using SQL Server or other relational databases.
• Mastery of design patterns, architectural principles, and software development best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to lead and inspire a development team.
• Proven ability to make strategic technical decisions and provide architectural guidance.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering innovative and high-quality solutions.
• Extensive experience working in Agile development environments.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in using version control systems, such as Git.
• Familiarity with advanced DevOps practices and tools.
• Strong passion for learning and staying at the forefront of emerging technologies.
• Experience in creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation.
• Ability to conduct and lead rigorous code reviews.
• Proven experience in designing and optimizing applications for scalability and performance.

• Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.
• Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies. 

Don’t have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don’t meet every requirement above but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit! 

Security and Privacy Requirements

-     Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.

-     Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.

The Team

- We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Culture

- At Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to be

a part of our journey.

- A few culture highlights include – Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices

- Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and

sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs. 

- Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more.-=- - We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee

population 

The Impact

- We are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place — quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact here.

Granicus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status, status regarding public assistance, familial status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.