Full Stack Engineer

Raw description: "HelloGov AI is an innovative startup transforming how citizens interact with government services. By leveraging advanced technology, we provide a premium, AI-powered layer to simplify and enhance these interactions. Our mission is to streamline processes like passport applications, travel visas, vehicle registrations, and immigration—and to eventually expand to other critical citizen-government services.\n\nFounded by experienced entrepreneurs with a proven track record of building and scaling successful companies, HelloGov AI offers significant opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, tech-driven environment.\n\n**Key Responsibilities**\n\n* Technical Leadership: Oversee the architecture, development, and maintenance of HelloGov AI’s platform, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability.\n\n* Infrastructure Ownership: Take responsibility for the platform’s infrastructure, including implementing cybersecurity measures and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.\n\n* Cybersecurity and Compliance: Lead efforts to achieve and maintain ISO or other document-processing-related compliance standards and assist in acquiring cyber insurance policies.\n\n* Team Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a small but dynamic team of developers, engineers, and product specialists to achieve technical and business objectives.\n\n* Operational Excellence: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, prioritize projects, and align technical execution with business goals.\n\n* Product Oversight: Ensure the stability, efficiency, and compliance of the product while implementing robust data retention policies and maintaining alignment with government regulations.\n\n### **Requirements**\n\n* Proven experience in engineering leadership roles, preferably at a high-growth startup.\n\n* Strong technical background in software development, cloud infrastructure, and AI technologies.\n\n* Expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory requirements related to document processing or government services.\n\n* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage outsourced engineering resources.\n\n* Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution and problem-solving.\n\n**Technical Requirements:**\n\n* **Frontend Development:**\n\n * **Frameworks & Libraries:**\n * Expertise in **Next.js** for building performant React-based applications.\n * Proficiency with **MUI (Material-UI)** for UI design, theming, and component integration.\n * Experience with **Sass** for advanced CSS styling (client portal).\n * **API Integration:**\n * Hands-on experience with **Apollo GraphQL Client** for API queries and mutations.\n * **CI/CD & Deployment:**\n * Familiarity with deployment pipelines on **Vercel**, including **CI/CD workflows**.\n\n* **Backend Development:**\n * **Frameworks & Tools:**\n * Proficient in **Node.js** and **Express.js** for backend automation tasks.\n * Advanced knowledge of **Nest.js** for building scalable and maintainable server applications.\n * **Database Management:**\n * Experience with **PostgreSQL** (Client Portal database).\n * Knowledge of **Cosmos DB** (Admin Portal database).\n * **Automation & APIs:**\n * Proficient in using **Puppeteer** for headless browser automation.\n * Familiar with **Apollo TypeGraphQL** for API schema development and server integration.\n * **Payment & Email Services:**\n * Experience with **Ecrypt** for payment gateway integration.\n * Knowledge of **Mailgun** for automated email communication.\n\n* **DevOps and Cloud Services:**\n * **Deployment & Hosting:**\n * Experience with **AWS EC2** instances for application deployment.\n * Familiarity with **Azure Blob** storage for PDF and other file management.\n * **Monitoring & Performance:**\n * Experience with **Sentry** for error tracking and performance monitoring.\n * **Other Integrations:**\n * Knowledge of **Easypost** for managing shipping labels.\n\n* **Soft Skills:**\n * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems.\n * Excellent communication and collaboration skills.\n\n### **Benefits**\n\n* Equinox membership.\n\n* Paid Time Off (PTO) and federal holidays.\n\n* Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced startup environment.\n\n* Healthcare Coverage\n"