Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead - Public Sector

Job Title: Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead – Public Sector
Expected commitment: approximately 40 hours per week
Duration: approximately 6 months, with potential extension
Contract: 1099
Location: Remote, United States only
Availability: Eastern Time business hours
Rate: $120/hour

About Us

We are Friends From The City, a design and technology company focused on public impact and equity. Our mission is to make digital interactions with the government simple, intuitive, and accessible. That means removing barriers like confusing user flows, inaccessible content, or language limitations that prevent people from getting what they need.

We use human-centered design, thoughtful research, and well-crafted, reliable code to build digital products that work for everyone.

About the Role

Friends is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer / Technical Lead for an anticipated public-sector digital services engagement. This is a contingent position, dependent on Friends From The City being awarded a pending government contract. Employment will begin only upon contract award.

You will lead the architecture and development of a production backend service that integrates with multiple existing systems and external data sou