Staff Software Engineer

• 5-7 years of progressive professional experience as a Software Engineer.
• Demonstrated ability to design, plan, and lead the technical execution of large-scale, cross-team projects with significant business impact.
• Proven capacity to elevate the technical proficiency of the team, serving as a primary reviewer, technical lead, and mentor for engineers at all levels.
• Expertise in architecting, documenting, and leading the implementation of new services and complex system components, emphasizing performance and longevity.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical collaboration and documentation.
• Deep expertise in relational databases (e.g., SQL, ORMs) and practical experience with non-relational databases.
• Expertise in web performance strategies, optimization techniques, and observability/monitoring for mission-critical systems.
• Strong experience with our primary stack: Python (or similar backend language) and ReactJS (or similar modern frontend framework).
• Extensive practical experience designing and operating services within a microservices architecture or distributed system.
• Direct experience with cloud platforms, specifically GCP (Google Cloud Platform), including managed services, security, and deployment (e.g., Kubernetes, Cloud Functions).

Physical demands and work environment

• This job is based on-site in Austin, TX or Madison, WI with the opportunity to work remotely on Fridays. This is largely a sedentary role. Limited travel may be required. Standard office equipment is used, such as laptops, monitors and headsets, if needed.
• This job is based on-site in Austin, TX or Madison, WI with the opportunity to work remotely on Fridays.
• This is largely a sedentary role.
• Limited travel may be required.
• Standard office equipment is used, such as laptops, monitors and headsets, if needed.

We value being together : We believe being together enables stronger relationships, collaboration, and culture.

This position is in office and candidates must be located in Austin, Texas or Madison, Wisconsin.

at Findhelp

• 401k & equity grants
• Free food and onsite gym at our Austin HQ
• Paid parental leave
• Competitive PTO & 10 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with 100% company-paid coverage for employee only coverage
• Dog-friendly office in Austin HQ
• 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling

We’re building a diverse, inclusive team

You’re welcome here. We want everyone to be able to easily connect to the help they need, and we want our teams to reflect and represent our communities. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all Company policies, without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin or ancestry, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Here are some of the ways we support our staff:

• Culture Committee

We’re changing the way people connect to social care.

At Findhelp, we’ve built a comprehensive platform of products and services that make it easy for you to connect people to resources, follow them on their journey, and track your impact in a fast and reliable way.

Our industry-leading social care network includes more than half a million local, state, and national programs that serve every ZIP Code in the country, from rural areas to major metropolitan centers.

Findhelp is headquartered in Austin, Texas and has been enabling healthcare, government, education, and other organizations to connect people with the social care resources that serve them, with privacy and security, since 2010.

As a mission driven organization, we are focused on creating a positive impact by connecting people in need to the programs that serve them with dignity and ease.

Powered by our proprietary technology that enables people to find the resources available in their area, we have helped millions of Seekers find food, health, housing and employment programs.