Just Appraised makes software for local governments. Backed by Y Combinator and Pear VC.
About the role
We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help design and scale the systems behind this platform. You’ll work on a small team with significant ownership over architecture, product direction, and technical decisions. We value engineers who can iterate quickly and care deeply about building high-quality systems. If you enjoy building real systems, solving messy data problems, and shipping software that directly impacts how society runs, come join our team!
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of experience building production software, with strong proficiency in Java programming
- 5+ years of experience working with and optimizing relational databases (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL)
- Comfort working across the stack (backend + frontend), with experience in at least one modern frontend framework, preferably React
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or similar)
- Strong command of API design, data modeling, object-oriented programming, and relational database design principles
- Expertise in version control (e.g., Git), containerization (e.g., Docker), CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions), and modern automated testing frameworks
More about this role
At Just Appraised, we’re replacing outdated, manual local government workflows with modern software used by hundreds of government agencies across the United States. Our cutting-edge, AI-powered software, which leverages Natural Language Processing (NLP), replaces manual data entry to eliminate delays, backlogs, and errors. This work directly impacts how communities fund schools, infrastructure, and public services.
We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help design and scale the systems behind this platform. You’ll work on a small team with significant ownership over architecture, product direction, and technical decisions. We value engineers who can iterate quickly and care deeply about building high-quality systems.
If you enjoy building real systems, solving messy data problems, and shipping software that directly impacts how society runs, come join our team!
- Replacing manual spreadsheet workflows used across thousands of jurisdictions
- Designing systems that extract structured data from unstructured government documents
- Building scalable APIs and backend systems that power critical workflows
- Designing product experiences that simplify complex regulatory processes
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