Director of Software Engineering

About ClearGov

Our mission is to create easy-to-use software to help local governments plan, budget and report better. ClearGov is a rapidly growing 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 1,700 towns, cities, school districts, and other local agencies who are part of the ClearGov community, and we’re adding more every day. We’ve been named to the “GovTech 100” for eight years running. ClearGov also earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for five consecutive years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The ClearGov team is a talented group of 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, all while being considerate, trustworthy, and transparent in everything we do.

Core Values

• Be Clear: We strive to be open in all that we do because we believe that transparency is the foundation upon which all meaningful relationships are built.
• Be Trustworthy: We always act with integrity and keep our word because we believe that honest people are authentic, consistent, and dependable and that those traits form the cornerstone for success and well-being.
• Be Considerate: We are mindful about the impact that our comments and actions will have on others because we want to build a compassionate, inclusive environment that nurtures all individuals and communities.
• Be Positive: We believe that the first step in getting something done is believing that it can be done because we know that positive energy brings enthusiasm, excitement, and empowerment to the team.
• Be Better: We constantly ask ourselves, "How can we do this better?" because we know that our families, colleagues, investors, and customers depend on the results we deliver every day.
• Be Fierce: We seek to have bold conversations that interrogate reality and provoke learning to help us tackle our toughest challenges and enrich relationships.
• Be Fun: We value the lighter side of life because we believe that balance, laughter, and enjoying every moment fuel the soul.
  
   

About the Opportunity
We’re looking for 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 also involves staying current with modern engineering trends, including exploring and applying AI-driven tools and technologies to support developer productivity, code quality, and overall delivery efficiency.

You’ll partner closely with Product, Design, Customer Success, Implementation, and fellow Engineering leaders to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Budgeting Engineering Organization Set strategic direction for the budgeting engineering organization, ensuring alignment with company objectives, long-term product vision, and customer needs.
  
   
• Own Technical Strategy & Organizational Delivery Establish architectural vision and oversee execution across multiple teams, ensuring scalable, secure, and sustainable platform evolution.
  
   
• Ensure Engineering Excellence at Scale Define and evolve engineering standards, quality benchmarks, and operational processes across teams to support long-term growth and reliability.
  
   
• Drive Innovation & Strategic Improvement Champion modernization initiatives, tooling strategy, and AI adoption to improve organizational effectiveness and long-term velocity.
  
   
• Oversee Technical Debt & Platform Investment Strategy Prioritize large-scale platform improvements and technical debt initiatives, balancing innovation with sustainability.
  
   
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally at the Executive Level Partner with executive leadership to align engineering investments with company strategy, financial planning, and customer impact.
  
   
• Own Organizational Planning & Resourcing Lead budgeting, headcount planning, organizational design, and delivery accountability across teams.

Critical Skills/Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with focus on SaaS platforms
• Proven experience leading and scaling engineering organizations of 30+ engineers, including managers and senior technical leaders
• Experience managing globally distributed teams across multiple time zones
• Strong track record defining, scaling, and governing software development processes, standards, and operational best practices
• Demonstrated ownership of engineering KPIs, including delivery predictability, quality metrics, platform reliability, team productivity, and cost efficiency
• Deep experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-product SaaS initiatives from strategy through execution
• Strong prioritization, organizational, and execution skills with a results-oriented mindset
• 5+ years of experience working with SQL and relational databases 
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools and modern engineering practices to improve organizational velocity, code quality, and team effectiveness

Technical Depth Across Core Platforms:

• Frontend: Angular, Socket.IO, Highcharts, D3, Gulp, LESS
• Backend: Node.js, Express, RabbitMQ, MySQL, Elasticsearch
• Infrastructure & Tools: AWS (including S3), Git, JIRA, Confluence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineers across both IC and management career paths
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leader with a strong bias toward action and delivery

  The Ideal ClearGov Candidate:

• Self-motivated, self-starter with a zeal to win 
• Great communicator; strong oral and written skills 
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively 
• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys cracking difficult nuts 
• Quick study – able to pick up and apply new concepts in a hurry 
• Track record of achievement 
• Enjoys working on and helping to build outstanding teams 
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and gets stuff done 
• A sense of humor and don’t take themselves too seriously 

Why Join Us:

• Flexible, hybrid work
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on government and school district transparency and accountability
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package (see below)
• Professional growth opportunities

Compensation:

• In the spirit of transparency, we are excited to share the base salary for this position is $160,000 - $190,000 CAD and exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you are hired at ClearGov, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, interview performance, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary for the role. Hiring beyond the base range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans 
• Life Insurance 
• RRSP Matching
• Personal Time Off Policy
• Company-Paid Holidays Observed
• Annual Holiday “Dimming of the Lights” (aka: reduced work hours)
• Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus

ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion or creed, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital or family status, veteran or military status, Indigenous status, record of offenses (where legally protected), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws in the United States and Canada.

ClearGov is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian laws. If you require an accommodation during any part of the hiring process, please let us know.

At ClearGov, we value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our ability to achieve our mission of helping local governments work better.