THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
Salary Range:
$65,716.00 - $112,971.00 Annually
Hiring Salary Range:
$65,716.00 - $89,343.50 Annually
TERM APPOINTMENT NOT TO EXCEED DECEMBER 2026
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https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits Job Summary
The Mayor’s Office of Performance and Innovation (OPI) is seeking a mission-driven Full Stack Engineer to build modern, scalable data products that power internal decision-making, public engagement, and transparency in Baltimore City government. This role is ideal for a technologist who is passionate about civic impact and eager to contribute to high-impact digital products like the citywide Performance Plan, the Mayor’s Executive Dashboard, the 10-Year Financial Plan, economic intelligence products, and other public-facing data products. The Full Stack Engineer will work closely with designers, analysts, and policy experts to design and implement full stack applications, primarily using React, Python, and modern APIs. The engineer will help shape reusable, modular components and patterns to support a growing portfolio of city dashboards and internal tools.
Essential Functions
Product Engineering
- Design and build full stack web applications using React (frontend) and Python/Flask or Django (backend).
- Develop reusable frontend components and UI patterns for data visualizations and dashboards.
- Integrate backend services and APIs to ingest, transform, and display data in real time or near real time.
- Translate analytical outputs into interactive tools that support city leaders and inform the public.
- Contribute to Baltimore City’s shared infrastructure, internal tooling, and deployment pipelines.
Product Design and Collaboration
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, analysts, and agency partners to gather requirements and iterate on features.
- Ensure accessibility, security, and performance standards are met for all applications.
- Write clear, maintainable code and contribute to a culture of peer review, testing, and documentation.
Employees in this class work a conventional work week. This position may be required to work evening and weekend hours and 24-hour callback in an emergency. Work is performed in an office where work conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
Supervision received: Incumbents receive managerial supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week. Work is performed in an office where work conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information, Systems, Communications,
AND
Experience: Have five (5) plus years of experience in full stack web development (or equivalent academic/portfolio experience)
OR
Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Full Stack Engineering
- Proficiency in JavaScript (React) and Python
- Experience with backend frameworks such as Flask or Django
- Strong working knowledge of REST APIs, data visualization libraries (e.g., Plotly, Leaflet), and modern front-end build tools
- Experience with PostgreSQL or similar databases
- Familiarity with GitHub workflows and collaborative development practices
Data and Product Mindset
- Commitment to data accessibility, privacy, and performance best practices
- Ability to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into actionable insights
- Experience with tools for performance tracking and service improvement (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI, ArcGIS)
Values and Communication
- Passion for public service, equity, and technology for good
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and senior leadership.
Additional Information
Background Check
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.
Probation
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
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