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.

We’re looking for a talented and mission-driven application developer with 2+ years of experience to join our growing team.

What you’ll do

• Take part in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on writing clean and maintainable code

• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with the team

• Show initiative and a strong motivation to learn and grow within the role

• Communicate effectively with the team, product management, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates on status and progress.

• Work closely with a team of senior technologists on an established cross-functional scrum team

   

What you’ll bring

• 2-3 years of full-stack engineering experience

• Experience working in our tech-stack (ex: Next.js, React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and AWS)

• Additional experience in an engineering specialty area such as data analysis/visualization, testing, devops, accessibility, etc.

• Effective communication skills to foster collaboration on a remote-first team

• Flexibility. Able to jump between different projects to support the team as needed

• Get better every day mindset

Bonus Points

• Previous experience in civic-tech space

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!