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Lead Software Engineer

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Govini

Govini

51-200 employees

Data analytics for government decision-making

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software
Defense

Senior

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Ruby
SQL
Java
Quality Assurance (QA)
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of software development experience with an object-oriented programming language comparable to Java, C++, Python, C#, or Ruby
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Quarkus, or similar technologies
  • Knowledge of data structures, object-oriented design, algorithms, exception handling, and troubleshooting
  • Experience writing SQL and implementing database design
Responsibilities
  • Lead software engineering efforts from ideation through implementation as well as the day-to-day of a small team containing both front-end and back-end software engineers
  • Lead Agile ceremonies for the software engineering team
  • Establish coding and testing best practices and standards for Engineers
  • Develop, test, and deploy modern software applications and new features
  • Oversee the quality of Engineers’ deliverables, such as coding, testing, debugging
  • Collaborate with Govini’s product team to turn business requirements into technical specifications
  • Regularly seek out innovation and continuous improvement, finding efficiency in all assigned tasks
  • Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, QA engineers, and DevOps engineers to improve the overall quality and performance of the platform

Govini specializes in data science to enhance government operations, particularly for national security clients like the Department of Defense (DoD). The company provides data-driven insights and analytics that help government agencies make informed decisions. By using advanced data science techniques, Govini offers transparency into government activities and the markets they operate in, allowing clients to focus on innovation and strategic planning. Their services include analyzing the impact of events like the COVID-19 pandemic on defense strategies and providing insights into federal contracting processes. Govini differentiates itself by its deep focus on national security and its ability to deliver clear, actionable insights that aid in decision-making. The goal of Govini is to empower government agencies to connect their execution with long-term strategies and improve their performance.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$26.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

38%

2 year growth

82%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 underscores Govini's rapid growth and strong market position.
  • The introduction of the National Security Scorecard and the Govini Certification Program demonstrates the company's innovative approach to addressing critical national security challenges.
  • High-profile hires like Peter Modigliani and Jeff (JD) Jack signal Govini's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and driving future growth.

What critics are saying

  • The highly specialized focus on national security clients could limit Govini's market opportunities outside this niche.
  • Dependence on government contracts makes Govini vulnerable to changes in federal spending priorities and budget cuts.

What makes Govini unique

  • Govini's exclusive focus on national security clients like the DoD sets it apart from other data analytics firms that serve a broader range of industries.
  • The launch of Ark.ai, a commercial data platform specifically for national security, highlights Govini's commitment to specialized, high-impact solutions.
  • Govini's deep insights into federal contracting vehicles like OTAs provide unique value to government agencies navigating complex acquisition processes.