Software Engineer

About Bonterra

Bonterra exists to propel every doer of good to their peak impact. We measure that impact against our vision to increase the giving rate as a percentage of GDP from 2% to 3% by 2033. We know that this goal is lofty, but we are confident that the right technology and expertise will strengthen trust in the sector, allowing the social good industry to accelerate growth and reach peak impact. Bonterra's differentiated, end-to-end solutions collectively support a unique network of over 20,000 customers, including over 16,000 nonprofit organizations and over 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing our grants management product within our strategic philanthropy division. The ideal candidate will have experience with front-end and back-end web technologies, strong problem-solving abilities, and a desire to join a mission-oriented team. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement new features, fix bugs, and optimize performance, impacting business outcomes and fostering a culture of innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain both client-side and server-side components of our Strategic Philanthropy platform, using JavaScript, React, PL/SQL, Java, and Node.js.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code.
• Collaborate with product management to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Use AI tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or ChatGPT) to accelerate your workflow, with support and guidance from senior team members.
• Provide feedback in peer code reviews and mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Continuously learn and adopt new technologies, frameworks, and best practices.

Who You Are

• You are a Software Engineer with a strong understanding of web applications and a passion for coding across the full stack.
• You have an unwavering attention to detail, a relentless commitment to quality, and a customer-focused mindset.
• You are curious about how AI can enhance software engineering and eager to integrate tools that help you code more effectively, review faster, or learn new patterns.
• You love learning and solving challenging problems.
• You are not just seeking a job but an opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven company, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in driving impactful, data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in developing web applications, in a team environment or individually
• Skilled in querying databases, with a strong understanding of data models and batch processing.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with a track record of successfully identifying and resolving complex challenges
• Ability to understand and translate business requirements into incremental technical solutions
• In-depth experience with JIRA, pivotal or other tracking systems for management of user stories, tasks, and defects
• Expertise with AWS cloud infrastructure and services.
• At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

Compensation

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and in addition to benefits this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses/incentives, and equity. US Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 Please note that the compensation range and benefits specified in this job posting is applicable to candidates based in the United States. For international applicants, actual salary offers and benefit plans may vary.