Senior Software Engineer - Application Developer (JavaScript/TypeScript) Save

About Mighty Acorn

At Mighty Acorn, we make it easier for governments to deliver world-class digital services. From renewing a fishing license to applying for unemployment benefits, we build digital services that enhance public trust and satisfaction.

Our vision is a world where “good enough for government work” returns to its pedestal: fast, reliable, and frustration-free. We achieve this by empowering people, increasing transparency, breaking down silos, and moving together toward a shared goal.

Specializing in modern software development, DevSecOps, and scalable infrastructure, we focus on leveraging automation to manage complexity, accelerate transformation, shorten feedback loops, and reduce risk to build a world where government programs run reliably, smoothly, and efficiently.

While our team averages 10+ years of experience in the industry, we are a relatively new (formed in 2023) professional services company. Our government clients engage us to improve their digital products and services in a way that ensures better outcomes for their users and stakeholders. That means our clients hire us for our expertise, which we bill our time for.

This position is contingent, pending contract award.

About the role

What you’ll do:

• Build NextJS/NestJS applications written in Typescript.

• Work in a full stack environment, writing frontend and backend code.

• Work as part of a high-functioning scrum team (agile) to deliver products to end users.

• Build new digital services for state government agencies.

• Ensure that all code is covered by automated tests.

• Break down complex work into actionable tickets.

• Make light architectural decisions, and influence API design.

• Document decisions in an ADR type format. 

• Work independently in a high trust environment.

What you’ll bring:

• 7+ years of Software Engineering experience.

• 3+ years of Typescript/Javascript experience.

• Experience working with NextJS and/or NestJS.

• Experience delivering React frontends that meet strict accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 A and AA).

• Experience building REST APIs that are performant and scalable.

• Experience writing well architected and well tested code.

It would be a bonus if you also had:

• Experience working on infrastructure, particularly Terraform on AWS.

• Experience working with DevOps principles, such as automation, shortening feedback loops, optimizing team processes, etc.

• Experience working in professional services or government digital services.

• Experience or an interest in sharing your knowledge and experience at industry conferences.

Other requirements:

• An ability to work efficiently, sometimes under tight deadlines.

• A preference for transparency and an ability to be direct and transparent in your own communication.

• An ability to adapt quickly and cope with temporarily ambiguous situations as requirements change.

• This role requires work be performed from within the contiguous United States.

• Candidates must either hold active US citizenship or a green card, and should possess work authorization that does not require any present or future visa sponsorship by Mighty Acorn Digital.

• Candidates selected for the role must pass a criminal background check prior to their start date.

• Candidates must have a fast (>100Mbps) and reliable internet connection and have a dedicated workspace with background noise at an appropriate level for audio calls.

• Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's degree.

If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you’d be great in this role, we’d love to hear from you! We’re committed to building diverse teams, and research shows that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. Don't let that hold you back—let’s talk!