Full-stack or Backend Engineer at Prior Foundry

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.