FiscalNote hiring Lead Software Engineer, DevOps • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas
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Lead Software Engineer, DevOps

FiscalNote is a global technology company that provides software tools, data services, and news for government relations, policy tracking, and risk management.

FiscalNote

Employee count: 501-1000

United States only
About the PositionAs 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 TeamOur 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 YouDriven. 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.

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 [email protected], 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 [email protected] 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.

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FiscalNote is a global technology company that provides software tools, data services, and news for government relations, policy tracking, and risk management. Its AI-driven platform, Government Relationship Management (GRM), aggregates and analyzes legislative, regulatory, and policy information from multiple sources to deliver actionable insights for businesses, nonprofits, and governments. With clients across various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, and education, FiscalNote helps organizations navigate complex regulatory environments and make informed decisions. FiscalNote has grown through multiple acquisitions, including Oxford Analytica and Dragonfly, and is recognized as a leading player in the policy analysis and geopolitical intelligence space.

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The health of our employees is important to us which is why we provide comprehensive health plans in all global locations.

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Your long term well-being matters. FiscalNote offers retirement accounts according to your global region, often with a company match.

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Here, we’re all owners. Every position at FiscalNote receives equity, regardless of your title, location, or the subsidiary in which you work.

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We love seeing our employees grow their families which is why we provide 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all the ways you can become a family.

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