What We’re About
At CentralSquare, we don’t just build software - we power public servants and uplift communities with Hero-Grade Technology. Every line of code, every feature we deliver helps heroes across North America protect, serve, and save lives. When you join us, you become part of a mission-driven team creating technology that makes communities safer and stronger.
Your Growth Matters. We believe heroes deserve opportunities to rise. That’s why we invest in your career with mentorship, learning programs, and clear paths for advancement. If you’re motivated, there’s no limit to how far you can go.
Your Commitment Deserves Reward. We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to support your life inside and outside of work—tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and unlimited PTO. Plus, our flexible work environment gives you the freedom to balance your heroic work with personal well-being, whether you’re in the office or remote.
Join us and help build the tools that power real-life heroes. Together, we make a difference.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a full stack software developer with strong front-end development capabilities to support and enhance an existing web-based product running on AWS.
This role includes developing user-facing features, contributing to backend systems built on Ubuntu Linux, Java, Tomcat, MySQL, and Solr, and maintaining and extending a large-scale data processing environment implemented with Apache Beam.
The role will also help guide the integration of AI capabilities into the product, including solutions built with Amazon Bedrock and AgentCore.
While direct experience with these specific technologies is not required, the successful candidate should be highly skilled in modern front-end development, including at least one modern UI framework, and be adaptable, self-directed, and comfortable working independently across a broad technical stack in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (or similar), or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience as a full stack software developer
- Strong background with modern front and backend development - Ubuntu Linux, Java, Tomcat, MySQL, Solr
- Experience with AI integration (Amazon Bedrock and AgentCore
- Ability to travel as required for meetings
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation schedule
CJIS Clearance:
A required part of the onboarding process for this role involves obtaining CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) clearance—a critical credential for safeguarding public safety data. At CentralSquare, we’ll stand with you every step of the way to secure this clearance should you be selected for hire. As part of the process, a comprehensive background check will be conducted, and please note that U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is generally required to obtain CJIS clearance.
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