Software Engineer

At Just Appraised, we’re replacing outdated, manual local government workflows with modern software used by hundreds of government agencies across the United States.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 replaces manual data entry to eliminate delays, backlogs, and errors. This work directly impacts how communities fund schools, infrastructure, and public services.About the RoleAs a Software Engineer at Just Appraised on our API platform team, you'll be the foundation other engineers build on, owning the platforms and systems that power our products and enable our teams to move fast, ship confidently, and scale without friction.This is a rare opportunity to shape the technical backbone of a company modernizing critical government infrastructure. You won't just write code, you'll define how we build, set the standards others follow, and have a direct hand in expanding access to better public services across the country.What You Will Work OnDesign & Build: Lead the development and operation of our API platforms and shared backend systems, ensuring high availability and performance.Empower Developers: Improve the Developer Experience by creating systems that allow our product teams to move faster.Iterate and Improve: Focus on developing features in pieces, allowing the team to move quickly and build off of reusable building blocks.Navigate Ambiguity: Work closely with stakeholders to turn evolving product needs into concrete technical roadmaps.Modernize Workflows: Utilize and advocate for modern AI-augmented development tools to keep our engineering velocity high.Tech StackBackend: Java, Kotlin, NodeJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, SpiceDB, CockroachDB, GraphQLFrontend: React, TypeScriptInfrastructure: AWS, Docker, Terraform, CI/CDDeveloper Tools: GitHub, Linear, Cursor, Claude CodeWhat We’re Looking ForWe are looking for an engineer who thinks deeply about systems and cares about the people using them. We value trajectory as much as experience — if you've grown fast, taken on hard problems, and consistently leveled up, we want to talk. You should have:Platform Expertise: Proven experience building and operating backend systems and managing infrastructure as code.Technical Depth: A strong command of GraphQL and REST API design principles and a "platform-as-a-product" mindset.Security Mindset: Practical experience with authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth, ReBAC, etc.).Modern Tooling DNA: Experience with AI-native workflows (Claude Code, Cursor) and robust CI/CD practices.BenefitsCompetitive compensation and stock equity planComprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceCompany sponsored pre-tax retirement savings program (401k)A flexible work environment that supports working from homeFlexible PTOParental LeaveHome office stipendOriginally posted on Himalayas