Engineering Manager

Location: Remote (U.S.-based, U.S. Citizens Only)
Type: Full-Time

Clearance: Must pass FBI fingerprint and background check in multiple states

GovWorx is a mission-driven technology company dedicated to supporting public safety agencies—including 911 Emergency Communications Centers, law enforcement, and fire/EMS departments—through responsible AI solutions. Our platforms, such as CommsCoach, BluAssist, and MedAssist, leverage operational data to enhance training, quality assurance, and performance evaluation, aiming to improve staffing, morale, and efficiency across public safety sectors.

As an Engineering Manager at GovWorx, you will be responsible for managing one or more teams through the design, planning, and implementation phases of our Software Development Lifecycle. While we expect you to be able to “walk-the-walk” in terms of architecture, testing, and software development, you will be spending the majority of your focus building teams that achieve high degrees of success on those tasks. You will be expected to be self-driven and adhere to our quality, security, and architecture standards.

Note: This role is open exclusively to U.S. citizens due to the sensitive nature of the data and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Team Management:

  • Ensure efficient team operations including standups, retrospectives, and other ceremonies.

  • Hiring and team member performance evaluations/coaching.

  • Ensuring teams are enabled and empowered to deliver high-value software deployed in mission critical environments.

• Software Design & Architecture:

  • Produce clear architectural diagrams, documentation, and implementation plans.

  • Follow company architectural guidelines and industry best practices whether developing software for distribution as Software as a Service or on-premises.

• Software Development:

  • Ability to write code across the entire stack; front-end, backend, and database.

  • Ability to write meaningful automated tests including Unit Tests, integration tests, and functional automation (e.g. Selenium, Playwright, etc).

• Collaboration and Support:

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including support and customer success.

  • Providing consistent and meaningful progress and performance updates to senior management and the Executive Leadership Team.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an individual contributor working in software development, preferably within SaaS or technology-driven organizations.

• Minimum of 5 years leading software development teams.

• Minimum of 2 years with direct management responsibilities (i.e. not just leading a team, but being an actual HR designated manager with experience using performance management techniques) for teams of 6 - 10 members.

• Expertise in .NET and/or Java (Spring Boot experience a major plus).

• Experience with React, Angular, or other modern javascript frameworks.

• Experience writing and documenting public & private APIs.

• Experience with Amazon Web Services and Infrastructure as Code.

• Experience with Relational Databases such as MySQL, Postgres, etc.

• Alternative datastores such as OpenSearch, Redshift, etc. are a major plus.

• Strong understanding of web development frameworks and architectures.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

• Clearance: Must pass FBI fingerprint and background check in multiple states

• Experience with CJIS compliance is highly preferred.

• Background in public safety, emergency communications, or related fields.

• Familiarity with AI-driven platforms and their security considerations.

At GovWorx, you'll be part of a team committed to making a meaningful impact on public safety through innovative technology solutions. We offer a collaborative, remote-friendly work environment where your contributions will directly influence the safety and efficiency of first responders nationwide.

If you're interested in this opportunity or know someone who would be a great fit, please reach out to us. We're excited to find a dedicated professional to lead our IT and security initiatives as we continue to grow and support our public safety partners.