Role overviewGovWell is hiring a
Full-Stack Software Engineer to help build our core platform that powers faster, more efficient government services. You'll work across the stack - from frontend to backend - to design, build, and ship features that directly improve how governments operate and how residents access services. This role reports directly to our CTO and Co-Founder, Ben Cohen, and offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical product areas in a fast-growing company.
We have a hybrid work culture that combines regular in-person collaboration at our New York City office (3+ days per week) with flexibility to work remotely.
What you'll do- Build, test, and ship full-stack features across GovWell's platform - from intuitive resident-facing interfaces to scalable backend services that power government workflows.
- Collaborate closely with the teammates to translate customer needs into usable, high-impact product functionality.
- Take ownership of product areas end-to-end, ensuring features are reliable, maintainable, and performant in real-world government environments.
- Contribute to technical design discussions, code reviews, and best practices that strengthen the team's engineering culture and velocity.
- Use customer feedback and product data to iterate quickly, improving both resident experiences and government efficiency.
Who you are- 3+ years of full-stack development experience building applications for enterprises and/or consumers. Strong preference for candidates who have worked in high-growth startup environments.
- You are excited about building applications with the latest AI models and leveraging AI to enhance your personal developer workflows.
- You have experience owning large product areas + features end-to-end.
- You have a strong product mindset: you love to ask questions and deeply understand customer problems.
- You'd rather have a challenging adventure than "rest and vest."
- You align closely with our Core Values.
Our tech stack- React
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- GraphQL
- PostgreSQL
- RedwoodJS
- AWS
- OpenAI API
Compensation and benefitsCompensation within the posted salary band will be commensurate with experience. All offers will include:
- Competitive base salary.
- Equity / stock options.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) program.
- Flexible PTO.
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