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title: 'Data Engineer at OpenGov'
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# Data Engineer at OpenGov

- **Company:** OpenGov
- **Location:** Pune, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/opengov/e2b3220e-f3ff-4c46-8566-d4243fc05c08

## Job description

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at [OpenGov.com](http://OpenGov.com).

## About the role

OpenGov is looking for a high-ownership, solution-oriented Data Engineer to join our rapidly growing Data Platform team. You'll work hands-on with dbt to model and transform data that powers decision-making across the organization — and you'll take end-to-end ownership of how that work gets shipped: version-controlled, tested, and deployed through CI/CD rather than simply handed off. You think in terms of data models, business domains, and consumption patterns, but you're equally comfortable working close to the infrastructure your data pipelines run on. You view data and infrastructure similar to software that is maintained, not just stateless scripts that are deployed and forgotten about. You partner closely with business analytics, product, and AI teams to understand their needs and deliver data solutions that are well-structured, well-documented, and production-ready.

## What You'll Own

- Stakeholder Engagement & Requirement Gathering: Partner with business stakeholders across Analytics, Operations, GTM, and G&A to understand problem statements and translate them into clear data requirements.
- Data Modeling & Transformation: Design and build dimensional and analytical data models in Snowflake using dbt (Cloud/Core) that serve as the single source of truth for business domains. Develop, test, and maintain dbt models following best practices — modular layering (staging, intermediate, marts), documentation, and data tests. Optimize SQL queries and dbt models for performance using Snowflake features like clustering, materialization strategies, and query profiling.
- Pipeline Scheduling & Deployment: Own scheduling and orchestration of dbt jobs, ensuring reliability, observability, and SLA adherence. Own CI/CD workflows for dbt and pipeline deployments using GitHub Actions — automated testing, linting, and promotion through environments. Work with the Data Platform team on AWS resource provisioning (via Terraform) needed to support ingestion and pipeline infrastructure.
- Data Quality & Analysis: Implement data quality checks and freshness tests within dbt to proactively catch issues before they reach consumers. Perform exploratory data analysis to validate source data, understand distributions, and surface anomalies during scoping and build phases.

## What You Bring

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
- 4–6 years of experience in data engineering, backend engineering, or a similar role.
- Data warehouse & dbt Proficiency: Hands-on experience building and maintaining dbt projects in a data warehouse (preferably Snowflake).
- DevOps Experience: Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred) for automated testing and deployment of pipelines.
- Data Modeling Skills: Solid understanding of dimensional modeling (star schema, preventing schema drift, etc. ) and the ability to design models that balance clarity, performance, and flexibility.
- Cloud Familiarity: Hands-on experience with core AWS services (e.g., S3, Lambda, IAM).
- SQL Mastery: Advanced SQL — complex transformations, window functions, etc.
- Python: Proficiency in Python for data manipulation, pipeline scripting, and automation.
- Data Analysis: Comfort exploring raw data, identifying quality issues, communicating findings clearly.
- Software Engineering Practices: You treat data code like software — version-controlled, peer-reviewed, tested, documented.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) to accelerate engineering workflows.

## Nice to Have

- Some working exposure to Terraform or other IaaC for provisioning/managing cloud resources.
- Comfort in discovery sessions with business stakeholders, translating their analytical problems into well-structured data models.
- Exposure to a workflow orchestrator (e.g., Airflow, Dagster, Prefect) — not required day-to-day, but a plus.
- Familiarity with dbt Mesh concepts (cross-project references, data contracts) or multi-project dbt architectures.
- Exposure to data ingestion tools such as Fivetran, Airbyte, or AWS Glue.
- Experience working with business application data (e.g., Salesforce, Workday, NetSuite) and its quirks.
- Familiarity with BI tooling (e.g., Tableau, Looker) and how data models serve visualization layers.
- Exposure to data cataloging/discovery tools (e.g., DataHub).
- Any exposure to containerized deployments (Docker, SPCS) — not required, but a plus if present.

Why OpenGov?

A Mission That Matters. At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust.  Some people say this is boring.  We think it’s the core of our democracy.

Opportunity to Innovate The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything—from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We’ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we’re just getting started.

A Team of Passionate, Driven People This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dubuque, Dallas, and Pune.

A Place to Make Your Mark We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.

## Benefits That Work for You

Enjoy an award-winning workplace with the benefits to match, including:

- Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
- Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.

## About OpenGov

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: OpenGov provides a cloud-based platform of AI-enabled software solutions designed to modernize and streamline operations for local and state governments across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Cox Enterprises in February 2024; previously venture-backed with $178M in total funding)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States (additional hubs in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Dubuque, and Pune, India)
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Nate Levine, Dakin Sloss, Joe Lonsdale, Zachary Bookman (Zac Bookman)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Government Technology (GovTech) – cloud software for public sector
- **Target customers**: B2G – cities, counties, state agencies across the U.S.
- **Mission**: “To power more effective and accountable government” [opengov.com/about/](https://opengov.com/about/)

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **OpenGov Permitting & Licensing**: AI-enabled platform for permits, licenses, inspections, and code enforcement – automates workflows, renewals, and applicant portals.
- **OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management**: Tracks infrastructure assets (roads, bridges, water mains, parks) with work order management, lifecycle tracking, GIS integration, and reporting.
- **OpenGov Financial Management**: Modern ERP cloud suite including general ledger, accounts payable, budgeting, procurement, and reporting – replaces legacy systems.
- **OpenGov Budgeting & Performance**: Tools for operational, capital, and workforce budgeting with transparency dashboards and ERP integration.
- **OpenGov Tax & Revenue Collection**: Centralizes tax billing, filing, and payments for business and property taxes.
- **OpenGov Procurement & Contract Management**: Workflow automation for the entire procurement lifecycle, from requests to contracts, with AI and compliance controls.
- **OpenGov Public Service Platform**: Unified platform integrating all modules, powered by AI, open APIs, and real-time analytics. [opengov.com/](https://opengov.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $1.8 billion (acquisition price paid by Cox Enterprises in February 2024) [linkedin.com/company/opengov-inc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/opengov-inc)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised prior to acquisition: $178 million across multiple rounds (Series B, D, etc.)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, Weatherford Capital, Formation 8, Thrive Capital; early supporters include Marc Andreessen, John Chambers, Laurene Powell Jobs, Scott Cook. Parent company: Cox Enterprises.
- **Growth Signals**: Serves 2,000+ communities; 4,500+ software implementations; 1 in 3 Americans receive digital services via OpenGov; 845 employees (+17.3% year-over-year growth); expanded to 9 countries (India, Argentina, Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, etc.) [linkedin.com/company/opengov-inc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/opengov-inc) [opengov.com/about/](https://opengov.com/about/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Purpose-built for government**: Every product is designed specifically for local and state government workflows, not adapted from enterprise software.
- **AI-enabled automation**: Embedded AI and automation reduce manual work, delays, and errors across permitting, procurement, and financial management.
- **Integrated platform**: Single, secure platform with open APIs and robust integrations, replacing siloed legacy systems.
- **Deep domain expertise**: Professional services team includes former public servants who understand government operations and best practices.
- **Scale and trust**: Over 2,000 communities served and a proven track record of 4,500+ implementations. [opengov.com/](https://opengov.com/)

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Continue modernizing government operations through AI and automation; expand the number of communities served (targeting every U.S. community); deepen integration with existing ERP systems and third-party tools.
- **Direction for growth**: Leverage the partnership with Cox Enterprises to scale faster, invest in product innovation, and broaden the platform’s capabilities to cover more government functions. [opengov.com/about/](https://opengov.com/about/)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Mission-driven environment focused on public impact. Core values include “We Do What We Say We’ll Do”, “We Go the Extra Mile”, “We Care, A Lot”, “We Challenge the Status Quo”, and “Win As One”. Team celebrates wins with Gong ringing, ping pong nights, and sports events.
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Strong in-office culture – “Work from Work is a Perk” and hubs foster face-to-face collaboration. Offices in San Francisco (dog-friendly), Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Dubuque, and Pune.
- **Notable perks**: Dog-friendly SF office, collaborative workspaces, team outings, and a focus on learning and growth. Engineering roles emphasize innovation and autonomy.
- **Impact**: Employees directly contribute to making government more efficient and accountable, touching the lives of millions of Americans. [opengov.com/careers/](https://opengov.com/careers/)

## Sources
1. [OpenGov Careers Page](https://opengov.com/careers/)
2. [OpenGov About Page](https://opengov.com/about/)
3. [OpenGov Main Website](https://opengov.com/)
4. [OpenGov LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/opengov-inc)
5. [OpenGov Jobs on Ashby](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/opengov)

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