Senior Software Testing Engineer

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. The ClearGov team is a talented group of folks who are passionate about our mission and committed to building a positive, productive company culture. 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.
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.
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.
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for learning, a kind heart, a positive attitude, and a great sense of humor to join our growing team. You’ll partner closely with Product, Design, Customer Success, Implementation, and fellow Engineering teammates to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
The Senior Software Engineer will be a key player on an incredible team as we execute our mission to help local governments and school districts take the next step from good to great.
Serve as a Senior Technical Contributor : Deliver high-impact work on the Disclosure Studio while setting a strong example of ownership and technical quality.
Support Engineering Excellence : Adhere to development standards, participate in peer reviews, and contribute to testing and automation improvements.
Contribute to Continuous Improvement : Adopt modern tools, AI-enabled development practices, and evolving engineering standards to improve efficiency, code quality, and overall team productivity.
Address Technical Debt & Production Issues : Resolve performance bottlenecks, fix defects, and contribute to incremental platform improvements.
Work with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver features aligned with customer needs.
Contribute to Sprint Planning & Execution : Provide estimates, participate in planning, and ensure timely completion of assigned initiatives.
5–8+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in SaaS applications

• Strong understanding of software development best practices, testing, and maintainability
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum teams with predictable delivery expectations
• Strong SQL and relational database experience (MySQL or PostgreSQL preferred)
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices
• Frontend: Angular, Highcharts, D3, Gulp, LESS, Typescript, JSpreadsheet
• Infrastructure & Tools: AWS (including S3), Azure, GCP, Git, JIRA, Confluence
• Backend: Node.js, Express, Java, Spring Boot, MySQL/PostgreSQL, InDesign Server
• In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
• Enjoys working on and helping to build outstanding teams

Flexible, hybrid work
Competitive salary and benefits package (see below)
In the spirit of transparency, we are excited to share the base salary for this position is $110,000 - $145,000 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. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Competitive Salary
Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
Life Insurance
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.At ClearGov, we value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our ability to achieve our mission of helping local governments work better.