Full-Stack or Backend Engineer

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers. She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network. The next step is to speak to Jack. Job Title Full-stack or Backend Engineer Salary Not Disclosed Company Description Prior Foundry is a mission-driven technology company operating at the intersection of government and policy, building modern infrastructure to transform how public sector organizations operate. Job Description Prior Foundry is seeking a Full-stack or Backend Engineer to build high-impact tools within the govtech space. You will design and implement scalable features that bridge the gap between complex policy requirements and elegant technical solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of government technology while working alongside a highly talented team in London or NYC. Location London, UK or New York, USA Why this role is remarkable Work on mission-critical infrastructure that directly influences how government policy is implemented and delivered to citizens.Join a fast-growing team where you will have significant ownership over technical architecture and product direction from day one.Collaborate with a world-class team deeply committed to solving some of the most complex challenges in the public sector. What You Will Do Develop and maintain robust backend services and APIs that handle complex policy logic and data structures efficiently.Build intuitive, high-performance user interfaces or full-stack features that simplify complicated workflows for government stakeholders.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate legislative and policy requirements into clean, maintainable, and scalable code. The ideal candidate Possesses at least 2-4 years of professional experience building production-grade software in a full-stack or backend capacity.Demonstrates a strong interest in govtech, public policy, or social impact, with a desire to apply technical skills to civic challenges.Proficient in modern programming languages and frameworks, with a track record of delivering high-quality, well-tested code in a collaborative environment. Who are Jack & Jill? Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support. And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate. How does this work? Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives. We never post fake jobs This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description. We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it. Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.