Lead Implementation Engineer

The role

The Lead Implementation Engineer owns the technical strategy for complex, multi-module government software deployments. This person manages end-to-end technical delivery including solution architecture, data migration, and configuration.

What you will do

• Own technical strategy and solution architecture for complex government implementations
• Set standards for configuration and data reviews
• Lead data architecture for customer migrations
• Resolve critical technical blockers and perform root-cause analysis
• Lead requirements discovery with executive and technical stakeholders
• Define test strategies and quality gates for deployments
• Serve as senior technical advisor to government executives
• Mentor and develop Implementation Engineers
• Establish implementation standards, playbooks, and automation frameworks
• Identify systemic patterns in customer pain points to drive product improvements

Required qualifications

• 9 to 12 years of experience in software implementation, data migration, or technical consulting
• 7+ years of hands-on SQL experience
• 5+ years of Python or similar scripting experience
• Deep expertise in database architecture and ETL and data-migration methodologies
• Demonstrated experience designing and leading AI-driven solutions
• Proven track record of owning multiple concurrent complex implementations end to end
• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Comfort operating with ambiguity in a rapidly changing product environment
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or related field

Nice to have

• Experience working with or within government, public sector, or regulated environments
• Advanced degree
• Relevant certifications

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness stipends
• HSA contributions
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches

About the company

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. The company provides products including enterprise asset management, procurement, accounting, and more to over 2,000 public sector organizations.