About Tolemi

Data integration & insights for state and local governments

Tech description:

Our platform is built on Grails (Java/Groovy), uses Postgres as a database and our client apps are built using React/React Native. All our infrastructure is hosted on AWS. For data processing we've built our own internal ETL tool.

Job description:

At Tolemi, we’re committed to helping the public sector harness the power of data to build stronger neighborhoods and ensure residents have access to safe & stable housing. Tolemi is a fast-growing gov-tech company with strong partnerships in 100+ state & local governments. We are backed by Y Combinator and top VC’s, but we also value sustainability and operate profitably. Our end-to-end software solutions focus on data integration, analytical insights, workflow automation, and citizen/business engagement, with the goal of transforming government into a more efficient, effective, and equitable service delivery organization. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll be a key member of our core engineering team, building foundational services and infrastructure that power insights and workflows for state & local governments. You’ll work with modern technologies like Elixir, TypeScript, DuckDB and Postgres to create scalable, reliable services that support everything from data integrations to end user interactions. You’ll be a crucial member in architecting new technical solutions and scaling our existing infrastructure. ## Responsibilities * Work closely with the data and product teams to deliver robust solutions that directly enhance our end users’ experience * Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code in Elixir and/or TypeScript * Propose pragmatic architectural improvements and design patterns that take into account business needs * Optimize for scale, performance, reliability, observability, and cost * Take ownership of projects and see them through the development lifecycle * Build internal tools that increase engineers efficiency ## Ideal Match * A minimum of 5 years of backend development experience, with expertise in building data-intensive systems * Specific familiarity in one or more systems languages like Elixir, Rust, C/C++, and GO * Experience with other backend frameworks written in TypeScript/NodeJS * General familiarity with SQL, relational databases, data pipelines/warehouses, and database internals * Strong understanding of RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs. * Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and containerization (Docker) * Eagerness to work in an early-stage, fast-growth startup * Track record of mentoring other engineers and driving technical best practices * Strong written communication skills and documentation practices ## Bonus Points * Experience working with React and/or other frontend frameworks * Familiarity with modern DevOps best practices and observability tools * Interest in public policy and/or housing ## What We Offer * Compensation range: $130 - 180K based on experience and fit, with meaningful equity * Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, with significant contributions for spouses & dependents. * 401K match, commuter benefits, and gym expenses covered * A company is only as good as its employees, so we value a healthy work-life balance and offer unlimited time paid time off, with flexible work-from-home/remote policy. ## Location * Position can be done fully remote, but you will have the option to work hybrid/onsite at our office in Boston’s financial district.

Skills:

Elixir, GraphQL, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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