Lead Software Engineer, DevOps

FiscalNoteUnited StatesRemote

About the Position

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a key role in building our Developer Experience team and owning critical infrastructure and services that support engineering across the organization. You'll define best practices, shape internal guidelines, and lead efforts to improve developer workflows, tooling, and system reliability. This role involves mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and delivering high-impact projects that power our core systems and services—ultimately enabling faster, safer, and more scalable product development.

About the Team

Our team has a wealth of diverse life and career experiences that allow us to think outside of the box and ahead of the curve. You will get the opportunity to drive the future through new products that delight, while working with a mix of product, design, application engineers, data engineers, and AI experts to devise, nurture, and implement cutting-edge solutions to continuously evolving engineering obstacles.

About You

Driven. Bold. Thoughtful. Although proud of how far you’ve come in honing your craft, you look forward to growing in your technical and functional leadership abilities. Even more excited to share your skills and experiences, you thrive in collaborative environments in which continuously evolving and increasing client demands serve as the catalyst for bold results. Feeding off of a highly competent engineering and product development culture, you yearn to contribute to the foundational growth of a company with unlimited growth and market capture potential.#LI-HR1

What To Expect In This Position

Design, implement, automate, maintain, and scale production environments, infrastructure, and shared services that power critical engineering systems
Build and own internal platforms, tools, and services that elevate the developer experience across the organization
Help shape engineering best practices, coding standards, and guidelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, data, and AI, to deliver scalable solutions
Drive improvements in CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, observability, and deployment workflows
Leverage your extensive knowledge of security and compliance best practices to ensure that our systems and data are secure.
Continually monitor and ensure the health and uptime of our production environment and its dependencies.
Mentor and support engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and knowledge sharing
Research and integrate emerging technologies, including AI/LLM tools, into developer workflows
Participate in shaping the technical roadmap and strategic decisions for developer platforms
Help foster a culture of engineering excellence, inclusivity, and continuous improvement

What Sets You Apart

5+ years of professional experience in the software development industry
Solid backend engineering experience, including designing APIs, implementing asynchronous services, and managing distributed systems
Proficiency with AWS services and cloud infrastructure, with a working understanding of VPCs, IAM, EC2, ECS, and S3
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and pipeline tools like GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or Jenkins, with an eye toward automation and developer efficiency
Comfortable working with Linux-based systems, containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code platforms such as Terraform or Ansible
Hands-on scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or JavaScript to streamline internal tools and workflows
Exposure to monitoring and observability stacks such as Signoz, Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, or New Relic
Understanding of relational and non-relational databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redshift
Experience collaborating across technical and non-technical teams, contributing to architecture decisions, and aligning engineering with strategic goals
Basic familiarity with security best practices, networking concepts, and cloud-native identity/access systems
A track record of mentoring and developing team members, contributing to a culture of continuous growth and shared success
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience in backend or DevOps engineering

Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply!When applying to FiscalNote, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Our Recruiting team maintains awareness of all open roles which means your application may be assessed against multiple positions and we will reach out to gauge your interest in other opportunities as appropriate.

Questions or concerns? Contact recruiting.team@fiscalnote.com, we'd be happy to connect!As part of FiscalNote's commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with medical conditions or disabilities that will enable their access to the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please send an email to recruiting.team@fiscalnote.com to let us know the nature of your request.About FiscalNoteFiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE) is a leader in policy and global intelligence.

By uniquely combining data, technology, and insights, FiscalNote empowers customers with critical insights and the tools to turn them into action.Home to CQ, FrontierView, Oxford Analytica, VoterVoice, and many other industry-leading brands, FiscalNote helps organizations stay ahead of political and business risk.At FiscalNote, we Lead with ValuesKnow your Audience ∙ Find the Truth ∙ Drive Alignment ∙ Level Up ∙ Own the Job ∙ Bias for Action ∙ Support the Family FiscalNote is continuing to hire new talent, with all interviewing and on-boarding done virtually due to COVID-19. New team members, along with our current staff, will temporarily work remotely (unless communicated otherwise). Company BenefitsFiscalNote supports our people by enabling team members with flexibility and benefits to promote well-being and balance, ensuring all FiscalNoters can bring their authentic selves to work.

We start by offering competitive salaries, retirement accounts, and equity packages to ensure we’re all FN owners. Plus, our comprehensive benefits packages align with regional requirements and expectations no matter where you are located across the globe. Learn more at https://careers.fiscalnote.com/benefits/.FiscalNote values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.

FiscalNote is an EEOC employer.FiscalNote uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.DHS.gov/E-Verify.Apply for this job

Life at FiscalNote

FiscalNote is a technology and media company that provides information services and software that connects the world to their governments. As the premier hub of domestic and global government information, FiscalNoteâ€™s comprehensive suite of software solutions offers customers and readers policy data, news, analysis and award-winning journalism.\n\nFiscalNoteâ€™s media division, CQ Roll Call, serve as an integral part of FiscalNoteâ€™s mission to connect people around the world to their government.\n\nOur mission is to build the worldâ€™s most powerful platform for analyzing government risk and opportunity. For organizations facing government impact, FiscalNote is the platform for professionals to plan and execute their organizationâ€™s government risk strategy. Our fierce curiosity and insatiable urge for the next challenge pours into our company culture.

Thrive Here & What We ValueData Engineering Team is responsible for the full lifecycle of open data in our Public Policy and Transcriptions products. | We maintain the quality and usability of a rapidly growing collection of unstructured and structured data from frequently-brittle and obsolete external sources, mostly relating to policy and government action in the legislative and regulatory space. | Our data powers multiple client-facing products and internal tools, and serves as the core foundation of FiscalNote’s success.</s> | Global Healthcare Research Practice | Unique Opportunity with Significant Responsibility and Freedom to Help Shape Our WEUR Healthcare Practice | Exposure to Senior Executives at Leading Multinationals with Investments Across Western Europe | Develop a Deep Understanding of the Challenges Facing Local Healthcare Systems | Build Strong Views on Major Barriers to Delivering High Quality and Effective Healthcare Products and Services.</s> | a) FiscalNote values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. | b) FiscalNote supports its people by enabling team members with flexibility and benefits to promote wellbeing and balance, ensuring all FiscalNoters can bring their authentic selves to work. | c) FiscalNote offers competitive salaries, retirement accounts, and equity packages to ensure that all FN owners are valued. | d) FiscalNote uses EVerify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new employees. 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Open Team Structure | 4. Putting Client Needs First Every Day | 5. Taking on New Challenges and Helping Clients as Much as Possible</s> | a) Collaborative, fun, and supportive work environment | b) Diverse and innovative culture rooted in company values and mission | c) Vibrant, modern, open concept workspace that fosters collaboration and success | d) Committed to being a good neighbor and supporting the DCmetro area community.</s> | Passion for informing the decisions of senior corporate executives | Unique position that ties together macroeconomic, political, and business analysis directly into corporate plans and actions for the world’s largest multinationals | Exposure to engagement with C-suite level executives, giving them a look into the decision-making processes of the world’s largest businesses.</s> | 1. Collaborative Work Environment | 2. Dynamic and Creative Team Members | 3. Ongoing Client Relationships Support | 4. 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Exposure to Senior Executives at Leading Multinationals with Investments Across SSA, Developing a Deep Understanding of the Challenges Facing Local Healthcare Systems and Building Strong Views on Major Barriers to Delivering High Quality and Effective Healthcare Products and Services.</s> | Commitment to shape the future of machine-augmented decision-making, providing insights that fuel progress and public trust | United by a commitment to transform access to government information and make public policy data actionable | Combining expertise from technology, political science, and finance to build innovative tools that foster transparency, drive informed decision-making, and enhance civic engagement.</s> | 1. Fastpaced environment | 2. Global research team | 3. Clientfacing environment | 4. Collaboration with global colleagues | 5. 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Clarity, Consistency, and Transparency Surrounding Financial Position | 2. Rapidly Advancing Financial Position | 3. Understanding Everything About SaaS Finance and Business Metrics | 4. Fuels Growth with Finger Always on the Pulse of Company's Affairs | 5. Proactive Attitude towards Managing Sales Operations at Scale</s> | Passionate about precision, detail, and delivering high-quality visual insights | Eye for design consistency | Knack for turning complex data into compelling stories | Collaborative and proactive approach to working with cross-functional teams</s> | a) Vibrant, modern, open concept workspace that fosters collaboration and success | b) Opportunities for learning and professional development in a diverse and innovative culture | c) Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute | d) Support for wellbeing and balance through flexible benefits packages.</s> | FiscalNote values diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees</s> | Support for well-being and balance, ensuring all FiscalNoters can bring their authentic selves to work | Competitive salaries, retirement accounts, and equity packages to ensure we’re all FN owners | Comprehensive benefits packages align with regional requirements and expectations no matter where you are located across the globe.</s> | Lead with Values | Know your Audience | Find the Truth | Drive Alignment | Level Up | Own the Job | Bias for Action | Support the Family</s> | a) Lead with Values | b) Know your Audience | c) Find the Truth | d) Drive Alignment | e) Level Up | f) Own the Job | g) Bias for Action | h) Support the Family</s> | a) Dynamic, hardworking, and driven individuals who thrive in a team structure where there are constant learning opportunities and room for growth. | b) Committed to helping clients achieve more through better information and analysis. | c) Upholding positive working relationships with internal and external teams at FiscalNote. | d) Excited about the intersection of politics, policy, and technology.</s> | a) Emphasis on collaboration and teamwork | b) Commitment to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all employees | c) Values diversity and welcomes applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. | d) EVerify used to confirm employment eligibility of new employees.</s> | a) Values diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees | b) Committed to equal opportunities | c) Employs people with flexibility and benefits to promote wellbeing and balance | d) Offers competitive salaries, retirement accounts, and equity packages to ensure all FiscalNoters can bring their authentic selves to work.</s> | b) FiscalNote uses EVerify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new employees. | c) FiscalNote offers comprehensive benefits packages aligning with regional requirements and expectations no matter where you are located across the globe. Learn more at https://careers.fiscalnote.com/benefits/. | d) As part of FiscalNote's commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with medical conditions or disabilities that will enable their access to the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please send an email to recruiting.team@fiscalnote.com to let us know the nature of your request.</s>

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