Givebutter

Senior Software Engineer, Donor Experience

Remote

$180,000 – $200,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nonprofit Software, Fundraising & CRMIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, particularly with PHP and Laravel frameworks. Familiarity with Svelte and MySQL is preferred, and experience with CI/CD pipelines is beneficial.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will contribute to building and maintaining Givebutter’s core features, perform peer code reviews, take initiative in outlining engineering approaches, and collaborate with product and design teams to deliver impactful features. They will also own bugs, documentation, and knowledge base items, contribute to improving engineering standards, and manage medium to large projects, working closely with the backend team to define code standards and mentor other team members.

Skills

PHP
Laravel
Svelte
MySQL
Code Review
Mentoring
Backend Development
Deployment Infrastructure
Performance Optimization
Testing

Givebutter

Fundraising platform for nonprofits and schools

About Givebutter

Givebutter provides a platform for nonprofits, schools, and other organizations to raise funds through various methods. The platform includes tools for managing events, ticketing, and livestreaming, as well as features for tracking donations and setting up recurring donation plans. It supports both in-person and online fundraising, making it adaptable for different campaign needs. Unlike many competitors, Givebutter allows organizations to use its services for free, generating revenue through transaction fees and optional tips from donors. Additionally, it offers integrations with other applications to improve the fundraising experience.

Key Metrics

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$6.8MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social Impact, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Mental Health Support
Remote Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Home Office Stipend
Professional Development Budget
Charitable Giving

Risks

Emerging competitors like Funraise and Donorbox could capture market share.
Cryptocurrency donations' popularity challenges platforms not fully supporting them.
Economic downturns may reduce transaction volumes, impacting Givebutter's revenue.

Differentiation

Givebutter offers a unique DAF donate button, first in the market.
The platform supports both in-person and digital fundraising, enhancing versatility.
Givebutter integrates with third-party apps, streamlining the fundraising process.

Upsides

Increased digital wallet adoption enhances donor convenience and donation volumes.
Virtual and hybrid events create new opportunities for engaging online donors.
AI-driven analytics help organizations optimize donor campaigns effectively.

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