Reports To: Tech Lead Manager
Location: Philomath, Oregon (Onsite)
Job Summary

As a Software Developer on Active911's ActiveComms team, you will be a key contributor to developing secure, real-time communication software that integrates with radio hardware, enabling seamless collaboration and coordination among first responders during critical operations. Reporting to the Tech Lead Manager, you will write high-quality, reliable code, contribute to scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS, and ensure high availability and robust performance through rigorous monitoring and CI/CD practices. Your work will directly enhance life-saving communication tools, aligning with Active911's mission to empower first responders worldwide.
Responsibilities

Code Development: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for web applications, mobile apps, RESTful APIs, microservices, and custom hardware to support secure, real-time communication systems and radio hardware integration.

Code Quality: Write and maintain unit tests, and participate in code reviews to uphold high standards, share knowledge, and ensure robust, secure codebases.

Production Deployment: Perform deployments to production environments, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines, and manage production infrastructure to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient delivery of services.

Collaboration: Work closely with QA analysts, engineers, designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver thoroughly tested, seamless communication features.

System Design: Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS, ensuring high availability and performance under demanding conditions.

Innovation and Ideation: Actively participate in discussions to propose and refine innovative improvements to real-time communication systems, enhancing functionality and reliability for first responders.

Customer Engagement: Occasionally interact with customers to gather feedback, understand their operational needs, and ensure solutions align with real-world communication requirements.

On-Call Duties: Participate in on-call rotations to address system outages or critical issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of communication services, including evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Performance Reliability: Support the system with a DevOps mindset by ensuring operationally sound delivery of code, leveraging CI/CD pipelines, robust monitoring practices, and proactive issue resolution to maintain reliability and performance after deployment.

Continuous Learning: Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and advancements in real-time communication and radio hardware integration to enhance development processes.
Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience:

• 3+ years of software development experience, ideally in a SaaS environment.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript, C++, Kotlin, and Swift.
• Experience with web applications, mobile apps, RESTful APIs, and database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) or similar technology for real time media streaming.
• Experience with real-time communication systems, WebRTC, or radio hardware integration.
• Experience developing embedded software and working with resource-constrained environments.
• Familiarity with public safety or emergency response technology.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in an office setting.
• Availability for on-call duties during outages, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% annually.

Benefits

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually
Status: Exempt

At Active911, we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being and success of our team. We provide full medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, with family coverage available with 50% company-paid. Our generous vacation and sick leave policies ensure you have the time you need for rest, recovery, and personal matters. We offer flexible work hours and allow up to 20% remote work, including extended remote work options for travel or other needs with manager approval. To support your financial future, we contribute 3% to your 401(k) retirement plan. We also offer unique programs like our Gym Membership Reimbursement, a Volunteer First Responder Bonus, and a $5,000 First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program, because we believe in investing in every aspect of your life.