Director of Software Engineering; US Eastern​/Time Zone

About Clear Gov

Our mission is to create easy-to-use software to help local governments plan, budget and report better. Clear Gov is a rapidly growing, venture‑funded 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 a thousand towns, cities, school districts, and other local agencies who are part of the Clear Gov community, and we’re adding more every day. We’ve been named to the Gov Tech 100 for eight years running, are on Boston Inc’s “50 On Fire” list, and have earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for five consecutive years: 2021‑2025.

The Clear Gov team is a tight‑knit group of talented 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 while remaining considerate, trustworthy, and transparent in everything we do.

• Be Clear:
  We strive to be open in all that we do because transparency is the foundation upon which all meaningful relationships are built.
• Be Trustworthy:
  We always act with integrity and keep our word because honest people are authentic, consistent, and dependable.
• Be Considerate:
  We are mindful about the impact that our comments and actions will have on others to build a compassionate, inclusive environment.
• Be Positive:
  Believing that something can be done brings enthusiasm, excitement, and empowerment to the team.
• Be Better:
  We constantly ask ourselves, “How can we do this better?” because our families, colleagues, investors, and customers depend on our results.
• Be Fierce:
  We seek bold conversations that interrogate reality and provoke learning to tackle our toughest challenges.
• Be Fun:
  We value the lighter side of life because balance, laughter, and enjoyment fuel the soul.

We’re seeking a seasoned and results‑oriented Director of Software Engineering to lead key initiatives and teams within our Engineering organization. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the execution of high‑impact projects, guide and mentor engineering staff, and drive architectural and implementation decisions for new products and features.

You will also shape long‑term technical strategy, including proactive efforts to address technical debt and improve system scalability and maintainability. The role involves staying current with modern engineering trends, exploring and applying AI‑driven tools to support developer productivity, code quality, and overall delivery efficiency.

• Lead the Platform Engineering Group and provide strategic and operational leadership to modernize and maintain the foundational architecture supporting all Clear Gov products.
• Define and evolve system architecture and engineering patterns that prioritize resilience, scalability, and performance, championing platform‑wide initiatives that benefit all products.
• Maintain and refine software development processes and best practices, ensuring systems remain maintainable, scalable, and testable. Expand and adapt standards as the organization grows.
• Encourage the adoption of modern frameworks, practices, and AI‑powered tools to enhance team efficiency and system reliability, using data‑driven insights to guide improvements.
• Stay hands‑on with key technologies including AWS, Node.js, Angular, and MySQL, guiding the team with practical expertise and sound architectural judgment.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product Management, QA, Customer Success, and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with company objectives.
• Lead initiatives to reduce technical debt, ensuring long‑term maintainability and agility of the platform.
• Partner with the Vice President of Engineering on team resourcing, operating budgets, and project‑level expenditures to deliver projects…