Senior Software Engineer

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. Learn more at bonterratech.com.

Join a mission-driven engineering team that's passionate about helping nonprofits drive real-world impact. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful software, leverage cutting-edge tools including AI, and work alongside a collaborative team that values creativity, autonomy, and continuous growth.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain robust data reporting pipelines using AWS Glue, Lambda, and DBT, powering insights via Amazon QuickSight and internal analytics tools.

• Develop scalable backend services with modern technologies such as Python, Node.js, and TypeScript, ensuring code is maintainable, testable, and performant.

• Own complex technical challenges from end to end, contributing across the full software lifecycle, from sprint planning and design through implementation, reviews, and demos.

• Use AI as a force multiplier: explore LLMs, agentic tools, and AI-integrated features to accelerate development and improve the developer and user experience.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, product managers, designers, QA engineers, and fellow developers - to deliver features that align with user needs and business goals.

• Promote a healthy engineering culture through thoughtful code reviews, technical mentorship, and active knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend or full-stack software development experience, ideally with a focus on data-driven applications and production-level systems.

• Proven experience designing and maintaining data pipelines using tools like AWS Glue, Lambda, and DBT, especially in support of analytics platforms such as Amazon QuickSight.

• Strong programming skills in Python, Node.js, and JavaScript/TypeScript, with a solid grasp of backend architecture and scalable service design.

• Proficiency in working with SQL-based databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), and understanding of data modeling for reporting and analytics.

• Hands-on experience with cloud-native development in AWS, including service orchestration and integration across compute and data layers.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, BitbucketPipelines) and modern DevOps workflows.

• Sound knowledge of API design, including REST and GraphQL, and experience building or integrating backend services into dashboards or external tools.

• Strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to break down and tackle complex engineering challenges with curiosity and ownership.

• Enthusiasm for leveraging AI tools and automation to streamline development and enhance data delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Exposure to infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.

• Familiarity with nonprofit or social good technology challenges is a bonus.

At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

Our Culture: At Bonterra, we're innovating with a higher purpose: to increase giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033, creating $573 billion more in global impact every year. To achieve our vision, we cultivate an inclusive environment where diversity is embraced and every team member feels empowered to contribute. Innovation, curiosity, and a commitment to equity guide our work. We foster a culture of belonging, ensuring that every individual is valued, respected, and given the tools to succeed. Together, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits include:

• Generous Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy

• Up to 15 paid company holidays including some commemorating social justice events and self-care

• Paid volunteer time

• Resources for savings and investments

• Paid parental leave

• Paid sick leave

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance with additional access to health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect

Please note the benefits specified on this page are applicable to full-time employees based in the United States. For international employees, actual benefits may vary based on local standards and regulations and will be determined in accordance with regional considerations, including but not limited to applicable laws and industry norms.

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We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.