À propos de ce poste Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Innovate NJ) chez NJ State Officeof Innovation
We are seeking a senior full-stack software engineer with at least 5 years of experience using modern languages and practices who can focus on user needs and build effective solutions from those insights. You should be comfortable working in a startup-like environment where you think independently and operate with a high degree of autonomy. We’re looking for self-starters who are skilled at driving projects forward while communicating and collaborating closely with the team.
This position will report to the Engineering Director and collaborate closely with their Initiative Director to align their team’s work with the broader Resident Experience portfolio strategy. Your responsibilities may include:
Engineering delivery
Deliver public-facing digital products in collaboration with product managers, product designers, content designers, and diverse stakeholders.
Solve challenges using a wide toolkit that includes writing code, translating user needs into technical decisions, mapping out technical options, and operating as a solution architect to take problems that may be poorly specified and find the best software solutions.
Own features end-to-end, from planning to structuring architecture to designing and building front-end interfaces.
Iterative human-centered product development
Apply leading industry development practices to solve complex problems through the use of human-centered design, open-source development and innovation, data-driven decision making, and agile development practices.
Participate actively in agile product development, including user research, analysis, and synthesis. Be able to manage a project team and coordinate activities between teammates.
Technical project leadership
Build the technical capacity of the team and State, coordinate and establish development processes, and work with in-house department and agency technical teams to execute successfully.
Provide counsel on technical matters in plain language to our team and stakeholders. Interact and facilitate conversations with a diverse range of individuals; including NJ residents, state partners, and government officials.
Do what’s needed for the team
Experience, Skills, and Abilities
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development and a commitment to engineering excellence in yourself and your work.
Prior experience in civic technology is strongly preferred.
Experience working at all levels of the development stack, including but not limited to: frontend web applications, backend APIs and databases, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and pipelines.
Experience with technologies such as: modern JavaScript, React, CSS, HTML, JavaScript libraries and frameworks, linting, and best practices, Amazon Web Services (AWS), SQL and NoSQL document store persistence, and Git/GitHub version control.
Experience executing full lifecycle software development from ground-zero development to managing an application in production, including well-designed code, high quality automated tests, designing infrastructure, debugging issues and ensuring system uptime, and writing documentation.
Experience solving complex problems through the use of human-centered design, agile iterative development, and data-driven decision making.
Proven skill in tackling problems with curiosity, engaging in inquiry, and understanding users needs to develop optimal solutions.
Dedicated to advancing the mission of the NJ Innovation Authority and public service, with a strong commitment to accessibility and fostering a more inclusive society.
We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Compensation: Annual salary of $143,907 commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid leave, and competitive retirement plan options, as well as other optional fringe benefits.
Hiring Entity: This role will be hired by InnovateNJ - a fiscally-sponsored partner project of the National Center for Civic Innovation that exists to advance NJIA’s work and impact.
