Senior Full Stack Developer

ForceMetrics™ mission is to transform data for social change. We’re striving to make a positive community impact by helping public safety and government agencies better utilize data to benefit every individual. By bringing data-driven innovation to dated systems and processes, ForceMetrics is empowering responders to make better, more informed decisions in the moment, ultimately working to solve some of the toughest societal problems.

We’re currently seeking a self-starting, mission-driven Full-Stack Developer capable of building out features for our data search and analytics platform that is aimed at transforming the way public safety agencies and community services engage each other. Our platform synthesizes and enriches law enforcement datasets to identify optimal activity patterns and improve officer effectiveness and resource planning.

You will be an integral part of the team designing and building ForceMetrics’ current and future software products. As an early member of the ForceMetrics team, you'll have many opportunities to forge our best practices and create areas of ownership for yourself.

What You Will Do

Write web application software in React and Python (Django)Build and fine-tune Elasticsearch queriesWrite unit and integration testsWrite stable, scalable code in a highly secure multi-tenant SaaS environmentParticipate in sprint planning and organizing deliverablesDevelop deep familiarity with the ForceMetrics platform and its unique uses and advantages for solving real-world public safety and societal problems

Requirements

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

3-5 years of experience in software developmentStrong desire to collaborate with othersWillingness to learn and challenge yourselfAbility to receive feedback and growProficiency in Javascript and PythonAbility to communicate in a clear and concise way on technical topicsExperience with CSS, Bootstrap, Tailwind, or Material DesignExperience building single-page web applications using Javascript libraries like React, Next.js, Vue.js, etcAbility to work with cross-functional teams with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersDesire to work on a lean, fast-paced team where you can take initiative and produce results every dayU.S. Citizen (or Green Card Holder) able to pass an FBI background check in order to work with the highly sensitive data entrusted to us to positively impact the world

What Will Make You Stand Out

Early-stage tech startup experienceComputer Science or Engineering degree from 4-year accredited universityAdvanced Elasticsearch experience building search queries and aggregationsExperience with object-oriented design and software design patternsExperience with backend like Django, Flask, CherryPy, Spring, or Spring BootProficiency with Relational Databases (i.e Postgres, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, etc)Passion for making a difference in the lives of manyMobile application development like iOS, Android, React NativeExperience with Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CDPrior experience working on an Agile/Scrum team

Benefits

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

A strong sense of mission for impacting real communities and solving complex societal problems

Work alongside other top talent in a rewarding and enjoyable culture

Competitive Salary + Company Equity (seed-stage)Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance401k100% RemoteStandard holidays and paid time off

ForceMetrics was founded in 2020 to provide data analytics and enrichment applications to public safety agencies throughout the United States, with a focus on better community outcomes through data.

We're venture-backed with a diverse founding team led by Andre McGregor, computer engineer and veteran FBI Special Agent turned entrepreneur, alongside a team of data scientists, software engineers, cybersecurity experts, and business operations leaders—many of whom have been law enforcement officers and have previously built successful companies.

We have a robust set of investors and an advisory board of active/retired police chiefs, government leaders, and technology innovators.

ForceMetrics™ values diversity, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. ForceMetrics™ will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on any characteristics.

Key Skills

• Backend
• Spring Boot