Full-Stack Software Engineer – Remote
At a glance
Mid-level Full-stack Engineering role at Spruce Systems, Inc. Remote, United States · full-time · $120,000–$200,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and ship full-stack identity systems for state agencies, other public partners, and enterprise customers
- Turn customer needs into system designs and production software, working with delivery leads, engineers, and UX designers
- Advise partners on adopting open identity standards and privacy practices
- Develop backend services and web or mobile apps that meet public-sector security, privacy, and accessibility standards
- Contribute Rust code across backend, mobile, and browser environments, then support customer launches
What you bring
- At least two years building backend systems with a statically typed language such as Rust, Go, C# or Java
- Experience with modern frontend development, including React or TypeScript, and attention to accessibility and security
- A track record of leading cross-functional engineering work and delivering production-ready systems
- You are based in the United States and can work directly with customers or stakeholders
Who this fits
This mid-level, hands-on role suits an engineer who can combine software delivery with customer-facing technical guidance. It is fully remote for candidates based in the United States, and includes direct work with state government partners.
From the employer
SpruceID builds privacy-preserving, standards-based digital identity and credentialing solutions that give individuals control of their information while enabling governments and enterprises to deliver secure, interoperable services. We partner with public-sector organizations to modernize how identity is issued, verified, and used.
We’re looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join our forward-deployed engineering team. You’ll work directly with state governments and public sector partners, and enterprise clients to design, build, and deploy impactful identity solutions. This role blends hands-on software development, technical consulting, and customer success: ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology and mission-driven impact.
This is a fully remote role open to candidates based in the United States.
What You'll Do
Design, build, and deploy full-stack solutions for state governments and public sector partners.
Collaborate with customer delivery leads, engineers, and UX designers to ensure successful deployments.
Translate customer requirements into technical architectures and production-ready systems.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor for partners adopting open identity standards and privacy best practices.
Build backend services and full-stack web or mobile apps that meet public sector security, privacy, and accessibility standards.
Contribute to Rust codebases that run across backend, mobile, and browser environments.
Manage customer deployments and provide post-launch technical support.
Qualifications
2+ years of experience building backend systems in statically typed languages (Rust, Go, C#, or Java).
Strong background in modern web frontends (React, TypeScript, or similar) with an eye for accessibility and security.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering efforts and deliver production-grade systems.
Strong appreciation for open-source software, standards-based design, and community-driven development.
Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication skills and comfort working directly with customers or stakeholders.
Based in the U.S., excited to collaborate with state government partners.
Nice to Have
Experience with digital identity, cryptography, data privacy, or blockchain technologies (e.g., Verifiable Credentials, Decentralized Identifiers, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
Familiarity with PostgreSQL, GraphQL, or RESTful API design and development.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automation using Terraform, or similar tools.
Exposure to mobile app development (React Native, Flutter, or similar frameworks).
Experience in security engineering, access control, federated identity, or PKI systems.
Prior work in public sector, government technology, or other high-compliance environments.
Interest in usability, accessibility (WCAG, Section 508), and inclusive product design.
Contributions to open-source projects or participation in digital identity standards bodies (W3C, DIF, IETF) is a plus.
At SpruceID, we value diversity of perspectives and backgrounds. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.