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.
Full-stack or Backend Engineer at Prior Foundry
Prior Foundry is looking for a mission-driven Full-stack or Backend Engineer to join their team in London or NYC. Working at the cutting edge of govtech and policy, you'll build the infrastructure that powers modern government operations and directly influences how policy is delivered to citizens. If you have 2-4 years of experience and a passion for using technology to solve complex societal challenges, this is a rare chance to join a high-caliber team and help define how technology and policy intersect for the public good.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Prior Foundry
Role overview
Fundamentally changing the way government policy is drafted, evaluated and implemented. Team of political and computer scientists from Stanford, Cambridge and Oxford.
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.
Who this is a fit for
- 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.
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.
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