Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Remote position
Contract to hire role.

Candidates must already live in the United States.

****** Applicants must be a United States Citizen ******
Candidates must be able to get a CJIS clearance, which Requires US Citizenship

No visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa (H1-B, Student visa, or OPT visa) at this time.

At Lexipol, our mission is to create safer communities and empower the individuals on the front lines with market-leading content and technology. Our top-notch team works closely with law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and local government professionals to tailor our solutions to better address today’s challenges and keep first responders coming home safely at the end of each shift.

Working at Lexipol means making a difference – day in and day out.

The Work
The Policy Software Engineering team provides a service to deliver policy content for public safety agencies. This allows agencies to customize their policies and procedures to accommodate local laws and regulations, etc.

The Software Engineer will work within an Agile team to build and maintain software components to support the policy product. Work with product owners to understand and clarify product requirements and priorities. Work with DevOps to configure and deliver software components. Work with QA to align on required testing.

This is done through working in these areas of focus:

Sprint Success Percentage

• Ensure appropriate review, prioritization, and grooming of product backlog before sprint planning.
• Ensure appropriate task breakdown and estimation of work accepting into the sprint. Follow Scrum best practices to ensure team accountability during sprint execution.

Lead Time

• Ensure effective product backlog management & grooming procedures with Solutions Management.

• Ensure appropriate review, prioritization, and grooming of product backlog before sprint planning.
• Ensure appropriate task breakdown and estimation of work accepting into the sprint.
• Follow Scrum best practices to ensure team accountability during sprint execution.

Defect Rate / Sprint

• Ensure appropriate review, prioritization, and grooming of product backlog before sprint planning. Require creation of meaningful unit, integration, and smoke tests & high benchmarks for completion.

Test Coverage

• Maintain & increase existing team standards for code & branch coverage, requiring creation of meaningful unit test procedures.

Requirements: To be considered for this role, you will have this experience:

• 5 years’ server-side development experience with Java required.
• 3 years’ experience with web services and/or REST APIs required.
• At least 1 year of software development in AWS

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in developing using Scrum and Agile methods
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience with AWS Lambdas and API Gateway
• Experience developing using Scrum and Agile methods
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models, and Machine Learning is a plus.

Target Outcomes/ Target Results

• Executable Java components
• Detailed unit and integration testing
• Appropriate documentation
• Update Jira project management tickets

The Employee Value Proposition

• Building serverless at scale to run lean, highly responsive applications
• Supporting First Responders: You will be contributing to systems and platforms that directly help first responders such as law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other government professionals.
• Career Development: Reporting to a senior engineering leader, this role offers career advancement opportunities in cloud development.
• Team Collaboration: Work in a cross-functional team with opportunities to influence the direction of key projects and initiatives at Lexipol.
• Training: You will have access to ongoing AWS training resources and certifications that enable expanded capabilities for your role.

The Environment

• Our team is highly productive and works with urgency every day to provide the expected high-quality software solutions to our public safety professionals. Individuals who seek out additional responsibilities and have an action-oriented mindset thrive on this team.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and driven by a mission to make a difference. Our team enjoys the challenge of solving complex problems and implementing solutions that have a real impact.
• We celebrate our success, give praise, want to learn from one another, and are dedicated to each member of the team maximizing their potential.
• Our core values of Serve, Innovate, Collaborate, Empower, and Own It are not just words but the principles guiding every decision and action, fostering a culture of impact, growth, and mutual respect. Like the vital relationship between a ship and its crew, we prioritize our collective mission and the well-being of our teammates. This philosophy ensures we navigate challenges successfully and support each other in achieving personal and professional growth, reflecting our commitment to service and innovation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Duties listed are not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive; other duties may be assigned. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Compensation and Benefits
Lexipol offers a competitive base salary, monthly, quarterly, or annual incentive and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with Company match and a flexible paid time off plan.
Compensation for this role is $90-100 per hour based on experience.

About Lexipol
Lexipol empowers first responders and public servants to best meet the needs of their residents safely and responsibly. We are the experts in policy, training and wellness support, committed to improving the quality of life for all community members. Our solutions include state-specific policies, online learning, behavioral health resources, grant assistance, and industry news and information offered through the websites Police1, FireRescue1, EMS1, Corrections1 and Gov1. Lexipol serves more than 2 million public safety and government professionals in over 12,000 agencies and municipalities. For additional information, visit .

Lexipol Is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Lexipol, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other non-job-related characteristic. Lexipol complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training.