Senior Full Stack Developer

Senior Full Stack Developer

ForceMetrics™ mission is to transform data for social change. We’re striving to make a positive community impact by helping public safety and government agencies better utilize data to benefit every individual. By bringing data-driven innovation to dated systems and processes, ForceMetrics is empowering responders to make better, more informed decisions in the moment, ultimately working to solve some of the toughest societal problems.

We’re currently seeking a self-starting, mission-driven Full-Stack Developer capable of building out features for our data search and analytics platform that is aimed at transforming the way public safety agencies and community services engage each other. Our platform synthesizes and enriches law enforcement datasets to identify optimal activity patterns and improve officer effectiveness and resource planning.

You will be an integral part of the team designing and building ForceMetrics’ current and future software products. As an early member of the ForceMetrics team, you'll have many opportunities to forge our best practices and create areas of ownership for yourself.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Write web application software in React and Python (Django)
• Build and fine-tune Elasticsearch queries
• Write unit and integration tests
• Write stable, scalable code in a highly secure multi-tenant SaaS environment
• Participate in sprint planning and organizing deliverables
• Develop deep familiarity with the ForceMetrics platform and its unique uses and advantages for solving real-world public safety and societal problems

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

• 5+ years of experience in software development
• Strong desire to collaborate with others
• Willingness to learn and challenge yourself
• Ability to receive feedback and grow
• Proficiency in Javascript and Python
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise way on technical topics
• Experience with CSS, Bootstrap, Tailwind, or Material Design
• Experience building single-page web applications using Javascript libraries like React, Next.js, Vue.js, etc
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Desire to work on a lean, fast-paced team where you can take initiative and produce results every day
• U.S. Citizen (or Green Card Holder) able to pass an FBI background check in order to work with the highly sensitive data entrusted to us to positively impact the world
  
  

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Early-stage tech startup experience
• Passion for making a difference in the lives of many
• Past exposure to law enforcement, public safety, or to similar data systems
• Computer Science or Engineering degree from 4-year accredited university
• Advanced Elasticsearch experience building search queries and aggregations
• Experience with object-oriented design and software design patterns
• Experience with backend like Django, Flask, CherryPy, Spring, or Spring Boot
• Proficiency with Relational Databases (i.e Postgres, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, etc)
• Mobile application development like iOS, Android, React Native
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CD
• Prior experience working on an Agile/Scrum team