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Senior Software Engineer

Washington, District Of Columbia

Onsite

Direct Hire

$150k - $180k

A Washington DC–based startup is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its growing team.

The company is developing a cutting-edge platform to support political campaigns and advocacy organizations. By leveraging data-driven insights, they help campaigns operate more efficiently—enhancing voter engagement, improving digital advertising and targeting, and enabling smarter strategic decisions. Their platform includes a robust database of over 20 million active donors, complete with detailed records on donation history, background information, and contact details.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has startup experience and is passionate about building data-driven solutions that make a meaningful social impact. If you’re motivated by technology that fuels political change and civic engagement, you’ll thrive in this role.

What They're Looking For:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development
  • Proficiency in backend development with Python
  • Experience building out APIs
  • Proficiency with GraphQL
  • Proficiency with Apache Airflow or similar data pipelining tool
  • Experience setting up cloud infrastructure in GCP and/or AWS
  • A degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Nice to have: Previous experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment; 0 to 1 development
Benefits
  • PTO
  • Sick and Mental Health days
  • 401k
  • Healthcare
  • Equity
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Posted by: Sean Ferguson

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