Senior Software Engineer at Accela

Are you ready to shape the future of government technology from anywhere in the world? At Accela, we build cloud-based SaaS solutions that help communities run more efficiently and transparently, and we are looking for experienced engineers to join our growing remote team.

What you bring

We need a Senior Software Engineer who will work full time in a remote capacity. In this role you will serve as the senior engineer on a Scrum team, guiding the design and delivery of secure, scalable SaaS applications that run on Azure Cloud and AWS. You will bring at least five years of hands-on development experience with Java, Angular, and .NET, along with deep knowledge of unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and agile practices. Your day-to-day work will focus on three core areas: developing new features and refactoring existing code, defining requirements and leading analysis sessions for the Scrum team, and performing code reviews while writing unit tests and upholding software best practices. This position is open to candidates located Anywhere.

Requirements

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field and has spent at least five years building production software. You are fluent in English and comfortable explaining complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical colleagues. You demonstrate strong analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and the ability to work independently while mentoring teammates. Experience coaching others, a solid grasp of secure-development principles, and familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure are essential. Certifications in Java, C#, or enterprise SaaS solutions are viewed as valuable additions but are not required.

What we offer

We provide a competitive salary aligned with local standards, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes remote work, paid time off, flexible hours, professional development opportunities, a learning budget, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and equity compensation.

• Remote-first culture with the freedom to work from anywhere
• Generous paid time off, wellness days, and a company-wide soft close between Christmas and New Year’s
• Paid LinkedIn Learning subscription and ongoing internal and external training
• Opportunities to collaborate with international teams and grow your global network
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plus equity participation

How to Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and ambitions, we encourage you to apply and become part of our #oneteam culture. We look forward to learning how your skills and perspective can help us continue delivering impactful solutions to communities around the world.