Product Engineer

Why Civic Marketplace?

• Mission-Driven & Fast Growth – Make a real impact by modernizing public sector procurement.
• Agile & Scalable Tech – Our stack includes Webflow (front-end), Xano (back-end), Algolia (search), and AI-driven automation .
• Product-First Culture – We focus on outcomes, iterating rapidly with a mix of low-code, AI, and custom development .

Your Role & Responsibilities
1. Technical Strategy & Execution

• Own end-to-end platform architecture , integrating low-code tools (Webflow, Xano) with AI-driven automation .
• Balance speed and scalability , ensuring we leverage low-code while developing proprietary, defensible tech .
• Partner with leadership to align technology investments with financial outcomes -building cost-effective and revenue-driving solutions .
• Optimize search and data retrieval using Algolia and other intelligent search tools .
• Work closely with cooperative associations and procurement professionals to ensure our platform meets industry needs.

2. Hands-On Development & AI Integration

• Be a hands-on leader , comfortable writing code while also mentoring engineers and hiring freelancers where needed .
• Implement AI-driven features to automate procurement processes and enhance user experience .
• Ensure seamless API integrations , optimizing third-party services while maintaining platform flexibility.

3. Team Leadership & Hiring

• Recruit, mentor, and lead adaptable product engineers who thrive in a low-code/high-impact environment .
• Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and learning .
• Collaborate with freelancers and agencies to scale engineering efforts without overcommitting internal resources .

4. Product & Business Alignment

• Tie technical decisions to business impact , ensuring every investment drives measurable financial benefits .
• Translate business needs into scalable, modular solutions that evolve with our users.
• Develop best practices for security, performance, and reliability in a lean, fast-moving startup .

Who You Are

• Experienced Technical Leader – 5+ years in engineering, product development, or technical leadership .
• Low-Code/No-Code Enthusiast – Familiar with Xano, Webflow, or similar tools .
• AI & Automation Mindset – Strong grasp of AI-driven workflows, search optimization, and process automation .
• Product-First Thinker – Comfortable making trade-offs between speed, cost, and long-term scalability .
• Full-Stack Capable – Hands-on with React, APIs, databases, and third-party integrations .
• Rapid Learner & Systems Thinker – Able to adapt to new tools and frameworks quickly .
• Strong Communicator & Leader – Can mentor, hire, and collaborate effectively across teams.

Why This Role?

• Lead the technical direction of a high-growth, well-funded startup .
• Build and scale a category-defining platform , modernizing government procurement .
• Competitive salary & meaningful equity in a company set to reshape an industry .
• Work in a high-impact role , influencing product, technology, and business strategy.

What\’s Next?
Our hiring process starts with a 30-minute chat , followed by a mix of technical and non-technical conversations , and a final discussion with a founder.
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