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About Mark43
Mark43 empowers communities and their governments with technology that improves safety and quality of life. We build modern, resilient software that first responders and public safety agencies depend on in their most critical moments.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Integrations team, where you’ll help build and scale the mission-critical systems that connect the Mark43 platform to a wide range of public safety tools and services. From 911 call centers to state databases, your work will ensure that vital operational data moves seamlessly and reliably across agencies and jurisdictions. This is a backend-focused role working on APIs, data pipelines, and event-driven systems.
This position is remote within the United States, with optional access to our offices in New York or Boston. Mark43 is a remote-friendly workplace with a collaborative and mission-driven culture.
What You’ll Do
If you were part of our team last week, you might have:
Developed a new backend service to sync data between Mark43’s platform and a partner evidence management system
Worked with a product manager to define API requirements for a state reporting integration
Participated in a code review for a teammate’s work on a Kafka-based message pipeline
Added error handling and observability to improve reliability of a key data feed
Joined a team sync to plan out upcoming roadmap priorities and technical spikes
What You’ll Need
We’re looking for a backend-leaning Software Engineer with 2+ years of professional experience building production systems. This level of experience ensures you're comfortable working in an agile team, can ship well-tested code, and are ready to grow your design and architectural skills in a supportive environment.
Ideal candidates will bring:
Proficiency with backend programming languages like Java
Experience working with REST APIs, messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), or distributed data flows
Familiarity with relational databases and data modeling
A collaborative mindset and the ability to work with engineers, product managers, and external technical teams
A passion for writing maintainable code and solving real-world problems that have critical impact
Traits for Success
Curious and resourceful — You enjoy digging into technical problems and figuring out how complex systems fit together
Team-oriented — You communicate clearly and enjoy pairing, reviewing code, and learning from peers
Mission-driven — You care about building technology that directly supports public safety and community well-being
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Mark43, you’ll build technology that directly supports emergency responders and public safety agencies across the country. You’ll work on meaningful problems, learn from experienced teammates, and help shape the infrastructure that keeps communities safe. We’re a company that values growth, ownership, and trust—and we’re excited to support your journey as an engineer.
Location
This role is remote-friendly within the United States, with optional access to our offices in New York or Boston. Applicants must reside in a state where Mark43 is registered to hire.
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