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About ClearGov
Our mission is to create easy-to-use software to help local governments plan, budget and report better. ClearGov is a rapidly growing SaaS company that offers a complete planning, budgeting and financial reporting suite that enables local governments to plan, build, and present their financials more efficiently and effectively. We’re a mission-driven company that envisions a world where modern software enables every local government to best serve and improve its community.

Our software is utilized nationwide by more than 2,000 towns, cities, school districts, and other local agencies who are part of the ClearGov community, and we’re adding more every day. We’ve been named to the “GovTech 100” for eight years running. ClearGov also earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for five consecutive years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The ClearGov team is a talented group of folks who are passionate about our mission and committed to building a positive, productive company culture. We believe in a work-hard/play-hard environment, and every day, we strive to get better at our work, all while being considerate, trustworthy, and transparent in everything we do.

Core Values

• Be Clear & Credible: We are authentic in our interactions, communicating with clarity, speaking with honesty, and following through with consistency. We turn transparency into our greatest competitive advantage.
• Be Human: We are human partners to our colleagues and customers, and lead with consideration and kindness – making space for others to do the same. We turn empathy into a shared strength.
• Be Better Together: We are committed to building an inclusive community where everyone thrives. We share successes, support each other through challenges, and show up for our teammates the way we show up for our customers. We turn togetherness into our greatest advantage and collaboration into our greatest multiplier.
• Be Honourable/Honorable: We are responsible to our colleagues and customers. We bring our full selves to every conversation, every project, every decision, and every relationship. We act with intention, deliver on our commitments, and lead with integrity – even when no one is watching. We turn honor into the foundation that powers everything we do.
• Be Connected: We are culture builders where people are seen, welcomed, and celebrated. We show up in every interaction – the laughs, the wins, the hard days. We turn connection into opportunities for people to feel they belong.
   

About the Opportunity
We’re looking for 4 Senior Software Engineers with a passion for learning, a kind heart, a positive attitude, and a great sense of humor to join our growing team. The Senior Software Engineers will lead engineering, driving technical direction, team development, and execution across several engineering teams. You’ll partner closely with Product, Design, Customer Success, Implementation, and fellow Engineering leaders to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

The Senior Software Engineers will be a key player on an incredible team as we execute our mission to help local governments and school districts take the next step from good to great.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Senior Technical Contributor: Deliver high-impact work on the budgeting platform while setting a strong example of ownership and technical quality.
• Own Design & Delivery of Complex Features: Implement scalable, maintainable solutions from concept through production support.
• Support Engineering Excellence: Adhere to development standards, participate in peer reviews, and contribute to testing and automation improvements.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Adopt modern tools, AI-enabled development practices, and evolving engineering standards to improve efficiency, code quality, and overall team productivity.
• Address Technical Debt & Production Issues: Resolve performance bottlenecks, fix defects, and contribute to incremental platform improvements.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver features aligned with customer needs.
• Contribute to Sprint Planning & Execution: Provide estimates, participate in planning, and ensure timely completion of assigned initiatives.

Critical Skills/Experience:

• 5–8+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in SaaS applications
• Proven ability to design and implement complex features with minimal oversight
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, testing, and maintainability
• Experience contributing to reliable, scalable production systems
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum teams with predictable delivery expectations
• Strong SQL and relational database experience (MySQL or PostgreSQL preferred)
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices

Technical Depth Across Core Platforms:

• Frontend: Angular, Socket.IO, Highcharts, D3, Gulp, LESS, Typescript, JSpreadsheet
• Backend: Node.js, Express, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Infrastructure & Tools: AWS (including S3), Azure, GCP, Git, JIRA, Confluence

 The Ideal ClearGov Candidate:

• Self-motivated, self-starter with a zeal to win 
• Great communicator; strong oral and written skills 
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively 
• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys cracking difficult nuts 
• Quick study – able to pick up and apply new concepts in a hurry 
• Track record of achievement 
• Enjoys working on and helping to build outstanding teams 
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and gets stuff done 
• A sense of humor and don’t take themselves too seriously 

Why Join Us:

• Flexible, hybrid work
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on government and school district transparency and accountability
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package (see below)
• Professional growth opportunities

Compensation:

• In the spirit of transparency, we are excited to share the base salary for this position is $110,000 - $145,000 CAD and exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you are hired at ClearGov, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, interview performance, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary for the role. Hiring beyond the base range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans 
• Life Insurance 
• RRSP Matching
• Personal Time Off Policy
• Company-Paid Holidays Observed
• Annual Holiday “Dimming of the Lights” (aka: reduced work hours)
• Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus

ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion or creed, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital or family status, veteran or military status, Indigenous status, record of offenses (where legally protected), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws in the United States and Canada.

ClearGov is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian laws. If you require an accommodation during any part of the hiring process, please let us know.

At ClearGov, we value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our ability to achieve our mission of helping local governments work better.

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