Full Stack Engineer

Raw description: "HelloGov AI is an innovative startup transforming how citizens interact with government services. By leveraging advanced technology, we provide a premium, AI-powered layer to simplify and enhance these interactions. Our mission is to streamline processes like passport applications, travel visas, vehicle registrations, and immigration—and to eventually expand to other critical citizen-government services.\n\nFounded by experienced entrepreneurs with a proven track record of building and scaling successful companies, HelloGov AI offers significant opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, tech-driven environment.\n\n**Key Responsibilities**\n\n- Technical Leadership: Oversee the architecture, development, and maintenance of HelloGov AI’s platform, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability.\n- Infrastructure Ownership: Take responsibility for the platform’s infrastructure, including implementing cybersecurity measures and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.\n- Cybersecurity and Compliance: Lead efforts to achieve and maintain ISO or other document-processing-related compliance standards and assist in acquiring cyber insurance policies.\n- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a small but dynamic team of developers, engineers, and product specialists to achieve technical and business objectives.\n- Operational Excellence: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, prioritize projects, and align technical execution with business goals.\n- Product Oversight: Ensure the stability, efficiency, and compliance of the product while implementing robust data retention policies and maintaining alignment with government regulations.\n- Scaling and Hiring: Build an in-house engineering team to support HelloGov AI’s rapid expansion.\n\n### **Requirements**\n\n- Proven experience in engineering leadership roles, preferably at a high-growth startup.\n- Strong technical background in software development, cloud infrastructure, and AI technologies.\n- Expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory requirements related to document processing or government services.\n- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage outsourced engineering resources.\n- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution and problem-solving.\n- Familiarity with AI or automation solutions is a significant advantage.\n\n**Technical Requirements:**\n\n-\n\n**Frontend Development:**\n\n - **Frameworks & Libraries:**\n\n - Expertise in **Next.js** for building performant React-based applications.\n - Proficiency with **MUI (Material-UI)** for UI design, theming, and component integration.\n - Experience with **Sass** for advanced CSS styling (client portal).\n-\n\n**API Integration:**\n\n - Hands-on experience with **Apollo GraphQL Client** for API queries and mutations.\n - **CI/CD & Deployment:**\n\n - Familiarity with deployment pipelines on **Vercel**, including**CI/CD workflows**.\n-\n\n**Backend Development:**\n\n - **Frameworks & Tools:**\n\n - Proficient in **Node.js** and**Express.js** for backend automation tasks.\n - Advanced knowledge of **Nest.js** for building scalable and maintainable server applications.\n-\n\n**Database Management:**\n\n - Experience with **PostgreSQL** (Client Portal database).\n - Knowledge of **Cosmos DB** (Admin Portal database).\n - **Automation & APIs:**\n\n - Proficient in using **Puppeteer** for headless browser automation.\n - Familiar with **Apollo TypeGraphQL** for API schema development and server integration.\n - **Payment & Email Services:**\n\n - Experience with **Ecrypt** for payment gateway integration.\n - Knowledge of **Mailgun** for automated email communication.\n-\n\n**DevOps and Cloud Services:**\n\n - **Deployment & Hosting:**\n\n - Experience with **AWS EC2** instances for application deployment.\n - Familiarity with **Azure Blob** storage for PDF and other file management.\n - **Monitoring & Performance:**\n\n - Experience with **Sentry** for error tracking and performance monitoring.\n-\n\n**Other Integrations:**\n\n - Knowledge of **Easypost** for managing shipping labels.\n-\n\n**Soft Skills:**\n\n - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems.\n - Excellent communication and collaboration skills.\n - Ability to manage tasks efficiently and deliver within deadlines.\n\n### **Benefits**\n\n- Equinox membership.\n- Paid Time Off (PTO) and federal holidays.\n- Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced startup environment.\n- Healthcare Coverage"