Accela
Accela19d ago
$75,000 – $80,000/yr

Software Support Engineer (Backline)

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Overview

Please note: This is a remote role; however, candidates must currently reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.

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About the Role

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Responsibilities

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  • Serve as the primary escalation point for unresolved cases from the Frontline team.
  • Reproduce complex issues within sandbox or test environments to determine root cause.
  • Conduct detailed log analysis, API tracing, and SQL-level data validation.
  • Identify software defects and collaborate directly with Product Management & Engineering on debugging, verification, and fix validation.
  • Partner with CloudOps to diagnose infrastructure, performance, or integration issues.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Frontline Engineers.
  • Contribute to internal documentation, technical training, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Participate in post-mortems and defect triage meetings.
  • Track recurring patterns and escalate systemic product or process issues.

Requirements

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  • 4–7 years of SaaS product support or software engineering experience.
  • Advanced SQL and relational database knowledge.
  • Strong understanding of web application architecture, REST APIs, and integrations.
  • Hands-on experience with debugging tools (Postman, Fiddler, Wireshark, etc.).
  • Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with at least one programming or scripting language (JavaScript, Python, or C#).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex cases independently.

Requirements

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  • Experience with Accela Civic Platform, Citizen Access, or Accela Mobile.
  • Knowledge of Azure or AWS architecture and monitoring tools.
  • Experience in enterprise SaaS support or GovTech environments.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Technical Mastery: Expert-level troubleshooting across APIs, databases, and integrations.
  • Analytical Thinking: Reproduces and isolates complex issues methodically.
  • Collaboration: Communicates effectively across teams and departments.
  • Mentorship: Coaches peers and contributes to shared learning.
  • Customer Advocacy: Ensures accurate, sustainable resolutions for customers.

What We Offer

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Listing Details

Posted
March 23, 2026
First seen
March 26, 2026
Last seen
April 12, 2026

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Accela provides a cloud-based platform of software solutions for government agencies, specializing in permitting, licensing, code enforcement, and citizen engagement.

Employees
750
Founded
1999
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AccelaSoftware Support Engineer (Backline)$75k–$80k