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SOFTWARE ENGINEER – FOCUS DIGITAL Focus Digital is always looking for talented Software Engineers to work on projects that make a real difference in how people interact with government services. While we may not have an open role at this time, we encourage you to submit your resume for future consideration. By joining our talent network, you’ll be among the first to hear about new opportunities that align with your skills and interests. About Focus Focus https://focusconsulting.io/ is a digital services firm dedicated to delivering on projects with impact in the civic tech space. We transform outdated government systems into modern, efficient solutions that deliver better outcomes for citizens. Our team partners with federal and state agencies to modernize systems and improve user experiences. We've worked with agencies such as the Department of State, IRS and Grants.gov http://Grants.gov to streamline workflows and enhance accessibility. As a growing team, we're always looking for talented professionals who want to help shape the future of government digital services. At Focus Digital, we believe in doing impactful work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We encourage our team to log off at the end of the day, take time off when needed, and bring their best selves to work. We're also intentional about staying on the cutting edge of our tooling and practices — from our development environments to how we bake AI into our day-to-day workflows. We want our engineers spending their time on hard problems, not fighting their tools. We are a fully remote company, and all employees must be based in the continental U.S. Some projects may require occasional travel, approximately 1-2 times per year. WHAT SOFTWARE ENGINEERS DO AT FOCUS DIGITAL - Develop and maintain API endpoints and business logic - Update and optimize database models through code - Build and improve data processing jobs to support API operations - Develop new UI features that interact with APIs - Write and maintain automated tests to keep our codebase reliable as it grows - Review code and provide constructive feedback through pull requests - Write and review technical specifications for upcoming development tasks - Make minor cloud infrastructure updates using Terraform - Maintain documentation and contribute to the team's knowledge base - Participate in agile team meetings, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives REQUIRED SKILLS - Professional experience developing cloud-based applications using Python and TypeScript - Strong proficiency with React for building user interfaces - Hands-on experience working with PostgreSQL databases - Familiarity with end-to-end testing frameworks and strategies - Experience working on cross-functional teams (including engineers, designers, and product owners) in an agile environment OTHER REQUIREMENTS All roles at Focus Digital require the following: - Legal authorization to work in the United States - Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired - Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future - May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract If you’re interested in future opportunities at Focus Digital, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your resume to stay connected with us as new roles open.