Senior Platform Application Engineer
Strategic Communications
RemoteRemote$165,000 - $200,000 a year
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Platform Application Engineer
Shift: Primarily 1st, schedule may vary according to business needs
Our Mission: To make an impact within communities by providing the knowledge, resources and innovative solutions delivered through an alliance of Information Technology Integrators, Independent Software Vendors, and Cloud Providers with a common vision in resolving critical challenges directly impacting citizens.
The Role: Strategic Communications is seeking a senior application engineer to design, build, and evolve integrated internal platforms spanning enterprise operations, financial systems, analytics, identity, and governance workflows. This role focuses on creating durable, cloud-native systems which unify data, processes, and access controls across multiple enterprise tools and teams.
This position requires a hands-on engineer with strong architectural judgment who can operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and deliver systems which materially improve how the organization executes. In this role the ideal candidate will partner with product owners and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs. This position will require the ability to obtain a secret clearance or higher with the U.S. government.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Architecture and Engineering
Design and implement cloud-native internal platforms integrating data, workflows, automation, and identity controls across enterprise systems
Build backend-centric systems with appropriate frontend enablement for internal users
Architect solutions prioritizing reliability, extensibility, security, and operational clarity
Own systems end-to-end, including design, implementation, deployment, and iteration
Enterprise Systems Integration
Design and implement integrations with core enterprise platforms, including:
Rev.io (formerly TigerPaw) for billing, subscriptions, and operational data
HubSpot for CRM, pipeline, and customer lifecycle data
QuickBooks for financials, invoicing, and accounting workflows
Microsoft SharePoint for document management and collaboration
Smartsheet for workflow tracking, project execution, and reporting
Normalize and reconcile data across systems with differing schemas, identifiers, and update cadences
Implement secure, auditable synchronization patterns using REST APIs, webhooks, scheduled jobs, and event-driven pipelines
Design idempotent, fault-tolerant integrations resilient to partial failures and upstream data inconsistencies
Identity, Access, and SSO Integration
Design and implement Single Sign-On (SSO) and identity integrations across internal platforms and enterprise SaaS tools
Integrate with identity providers such as Okta and comparable IdP platforms
Implement authentication and authorization flows using standards including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
Design role-based and attribute-based access control models aligned with enterprise governance needs
Ensure identity integrations support auditability, least-privilege access, and clean lifecycle management
Partner with security and infrastructure teams to align application-level identity design with enterprise IAM standards
Technical Enablement of Operations and Governance
Translate operational, financial, and governance objectives into enforceable system behaviors
Design tooling embedding process controls, approval flows, and accountability into daily workflows
Reduce manual handoffs, spreadsheet dependency, and error-prone reconciliation processes
Cloud-Native Development
Develop and maintain services using modern cloud patterns, including:
Containerized workloads (ECS, EKS, or equivalent)
Serverless functions and event-driven architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda, queues, events)
Secure API layers and service-to-service integrations
Implement infrastructure-aware application design aligned with scalability, performance, and cost efficiency
Partner with infrastructure and security teams to ensure compliance with enterprise standards
Technical Leadership and Mentorship
Provide architectural guidance and code-level leadership across internal development efforts
Establish patterns, standards, and reference implementations for platform and integration development
Supervise and mentor other engineers through design reviews, pairing, and technical direction
Technical Skills and Experience
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field, OR Equivalent work experience required
8+ years of experience in software/application development, with 3+ years in cloud-native application architecture.
5–7 years of experience integrating SaaS business systems (CRM, marketing automation, work management, collaboration tools) and building automated workflows in business operations or go-to-market environments.
Senior-level experience building production enterprise application systems
Hands-on experience with AWS services, including: Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, Dynamo DB/SQL, SQS, and Amazon EventBridge
2+ years of experience with APIs, REST, or integration platforms (e.g., Zapier, Make, Workato, Microsoft Power Automate, or native platform connectors).
Strong backend engineering background with full-stack capability where appropriate
Proficiency with modern programming languages commonly used in cloud environments, including Python, TypeScript, Java, or equivalents
Demonstrated experience integrating multiple SaaS and enterprise platforms via APIs and data pipelines
Hands-on experience designing and implementing SSO and identity integrations
Strong data modeling skills, including relational, analytical, and event-based models
Experience working directly with operational and business stakeholders to translate intent into technical solutions
Active clearance or the ability to obtain a secret clearance or higher with the U.S. government.
Strongly Preferred
Hands-on experience with AWS services, including:
Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway
S3, Athena, Glue, Redshift, or similar analytics services
IAM, security boundaries, and least-privilege design
Workato,Tray.ai or similar
Experience with financial, billing, or subscription-based data models
Familiarity with observability tooling, metrics, logging, and operational dashboards
Experience building internal platforms, enablement tools, or operational systems
Comfort operating without fully specified requirements
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily
performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects, and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand and walk. Exposed to general office noise with computers, printers and light traffic.
Job description is not all encompassing. Ad hoc duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate by management.
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance, 401k Plan, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Wellness Incentives, Referral Bonuses
Screening Requirements: Background Check - must be US citizen and possess or be capable of obtaining a security clearance (Secret clearance preferred), Drug Testing
Shift: Primarily 1st, schedule may vary according to business needs
Our Mission: To make an impact within communities by providing the knowledge, resources and innovative solutions delivered through an alliance of Information Technology Integrators, Independent Software Vendors, and Cloud Providers with a common vision in resolving critical challenges directly impacting citizens.
The Role: Strategic Communications is seeking a senior application engineer to design, build, and evolve integrated internal platforms spanning enterprise operations, financial systems, analytics, identity, and governance workflows. This role focuses on creating durable, cloud-native systems which unify data, processes, and access controls across multiple enterprise tools and teams.
This position requires a hands-on engineer with strong architectural judgment who can operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and deliver systems which materially improve how the organization executes. In this role the ideal candidate will partner with product owners and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs. This position will require the ability to obtain a secret clearance or higher with the U.S. government.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Architecture and Engineering
Design and implement cloud-native internal platforms integrating data, workflows, automation, and identity controls across enterprise systems
Build backend-centric systems with appropriate frontend enablement for internal users
Architect solutions prioritizing reliability, extensibility, security, and operational clarity
Own systems end-to-end, including design, implementation, deployment, and iteration
Enterprise Systems Integration
Design and implement integrations with core enterprise platforms, including:
Rev.io (formerly TigerPaw) for billing, subscriptions, and operational data
HubSpot for CRM, pipeline, and customer lifecycle data
QuickBooks for financials, invoicing, and accounting workflows
Microsoft SharePoint for document management and collaboration
Smartsheet for workflow tracking, project execution, and reporting
Normalize and reconcile data across systems with differing schemas, identifiers, and update cadences
Implement secure, auditable synchronization patterns using REST APIs, webhooks, scheduled jobs, and event-driven pipelines
Design idempotent, fault-tolerant integrations resilient to partial failures and upstream data inconsistencies
Identity, Access, and SSO Integration
Design and implement Single Sign-On (SSO) and identity integrations across internal platforms and enterprise SaaS tools
Integrate with identity providers such as Okta and comparable IdP platforms
Implement authentication and authorization flows using standards including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
Design role-based and attribute-based access control models aligned with enterprise governance needs
Ensure identity integrations support auditability, least-privilege access, and clean lifecycle management
Partner with security and infrastructure teams to align application-level identity design with enterprise IAM standards
Technical Enablement of Operations and Governance
Translate operational, financial, and governance objectives into enforceable system behaviors
Design tooling embedding process controls, approval flows, and accountability into daily workflows
Reduce manual handoffs, spreadsheet dependency, and error-prone reconciliation processes
Cloud-Native Development
Develop and maintain services using modern cloud patterns, including:
Containerized workloads (ECS, EKS, or equivalent)
Serverless functions and event-driven architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda, queues, events)
Secure API layers and service-to-service integrations
Implement infrastructure-aware application design aligned with scalability, performance, and cost efficiency
Partner with infrastructure and security teams to ensure compliance with enterprise standards
Technical Leadership and Mentorship
Provide architectural guidance and code-level leadership across internal development efforts
Establish patterns, standards, and reference implementations for platform and integration development
Supervise and mentor other engineers through design reviews, pairing, and technical direction
Technical Skills and Experience
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field, OR Equivalent work experience required
8+ years of experience in software/application development, with 3+ years in cloud-native application architecture.
5–7 years of experience integrating SaaS business systems (CRM, marketing automation, work management, collaboration tools) and building automated workflows in business operations or go-to-market environments.
Senior-level experience building production enterprise application systems
Hands-on experience with AWS services, including: Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, Dynamo DB/SQL, SQS, and Amazon EventBridge
2+ years of experience with APIs, REST, or integration platforms (e.g., Zapier, Make, Workato, Microsoft Power Automate, or native platform connectors).
Strong backend engineering background with full-stack capability where appropriate
Proficiency with modern programming languages commonly used in cloud environments, including Python, TypeScript, Java, or equivalents
Demonstrated experience integrating multiple SaaS and enterprise platforms via APIs and data pipelines
Hands-on experience designing and implementing SSO and identity integrations
Strong data modeling skills, including relational, analytical, and event-based models
Experience working directly with operational and business stakeholders to translate intent into technical solutions
Active clearance or the ability to obtain a secret clearance or higher with the U.S. government.
Strongly Preferred
Hands-on experience with AWS services, including:
Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway
S3, Athena, Glue, Redshift, or similar analytics services
IAM, security boundaries, and least-privilege design
Workato,Tray.ai or similar
Experience with financial, billing, or subscription-based data models
Familiarity with observability tooling, metrics, logging, and operational dashboards
Experience building internal platforms, enablement tools, or operational systems
Comfort operating without fully specified requirements
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily
performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects, and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand and walk. Exposed to general office noise with computers, printers and light traffic.
Job description is not all encompassing. Ad hoc duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate by management.
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance, 401k Plan, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Wellness Incentives, Referral Bonuses
Screening Requirements: Background Check - must be US citizen and possess or be capable of obtaining a security clearance (Secret clearance preferred), Drug Testing