Senior Software Engineer, Bonterra
$85-135k
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Software for social impact organizations
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Software for social impact organizations
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$85-135k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To propel every doer of good to their peak impact.
Role
Who you are
- 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
Desirable
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
Our take
Bonterra is a social good software company supplying an array of solutions to make social impact organizations more efficient, effective, and user-friendly. The company combines products from CyberGrants, EveryAction, Network for Good, Social Solutions, and more into a comprehensive tool suite for everything from case and grant management to fundraising and volunteer work.
As the fastest-growing company of its kind, Bonterra has certainly made a splash. It supports over 20,000 customers including 16,000 nonprofit organizations and over half the Fortune 100. The company also boasts a high number of positive reviews and emphasizes that it keeps "an ear to the ground" to make sure it knows what its customers want and can improve and enhance its offering to remain a key leader in the space.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Work in office: Join us in our Austin, Texas, or Washington, D.C. offices if you live nearby
- Work remotely: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with our work-from-home option. No matter where you live, there's an opportunity for you at Bonterra
- Work hybrid: Reap the benefits of both remote and in-person work with a hybrid approach. Visit the office closest to you and work from home when your schedule allows it.
- Health & wellness: Our robust set of health insurance options will keep you and your loved ones ready for anything. And our holistic wellness program means you can create a plan tailored to what matters most to you
- Generous time off: Our flexible time off policy means you don’t have to worry about a limit on your vacation days. Plus, we offer 15 paid holidays with a focus on DEIB, social justice, and self-care
- Fully paid parental leave: We value your time spent with family. No matter your gender identity, all Bonterra employees can take fully paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child
- Development resources: We believe in fostering an environment that encourages growth and development. With access to learning resources, goal-setting activities, and networking opportunities, we work to ensure our workforce is positioned for success
- Giving opportunities: We know that it's imperative for us to live our purpose. Through our employee giving program, Doers of Good, employees have the opportunity to track volunteerism by logging hours and creating events
Company HQ
North Burnet, Austin, TX
Leadership
Scott Brighton
(CEO, not founder)Held previous positions as CEO of Aurea Software, Board Member at Khoros, Chair of the Board at Optiva and more. Founded Austin Post, a hyperlocal online news source for the Austin.
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