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.

Who You Are:

Are you an innovative software engineer with a proven track record of leveraging AI and AWS to develop large-scale product offerings? Can you assist teams in understanding how AI can enhance product delivery with both speed and quality? Are you passionate about utilizing cutting-edge technologies to drive meaningful change, especially in the not-for-profit sector, where your contributions can empower organizations across the nation to amplify their impact in communities?

At Bonterra, we are seeking a highly skilled software engineer who is dedicated to designing and implementing AI and cloud-first solutions hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Your expertise will be instrumental in addressing the unique needs of our diverse nonprofit clients, ensuring they have access to feature-rich solutions that improve their effectiveness in measuring the impact of their activities within communities. The ideal candidate will possess experience in cloud architecture, software development, and AI, enabling us to provide scalable and impactful solutions for our clients. You will collaborate closely as part of a strong software engineering team to design, develop, and deliver applications that integrate and visualize data across Bonterra's suite of products.

What you will do:  

• Contribute to a High-Performing Team: Collaborate with a talented group of engineers to design, develop, and deliver applications that utilize LLMs and other AI tools

• Embrace a Growth Mindset: Investigate the latest technologies and foster a culture of continuous learning within the team. Serve as an AI and Cloud Advocate to stay updated on emerging technologies and their potential benefits for our products.

• Provide Support and Learning Opportunities: Assist team members by sharing your knowledge, encouraging collaboration, and offering constructive feedback to help develop their skills.

• Work with QA Engineers: Partner with QA engineers to create and maintain automated test suites, ensuring robust product quality.

• Support Feature Development and Maintenance: Assist in developing new features and platforms while also contributing to the maintenance of existing data and reporting applications.

• Collaborate with DevOps and SaaS Teams: Work alongside DevOps and SaaS teams to support the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.

• Foster a Positive Company Culture: Contribute to a company culture that values cross-team collaboration and trust.

Requirements: 

• 3-5 years of experience in Software Development, with a focus on design patterns, data structures, and test-driven development.

• A solid foundation in AI, with experience in applying machine learning and AI techniques to address data challenges.

• Proficiency in AWS cloud infrastructure and deployment models, including basic automation and scalability practices.

• Strong problem-solving skills, demonstrated through effective debugging capabilities.

• Experience in developing reliable and scalable data applications within a cloud environment.

• Understanding of Data Engineering principles, including data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.

• Knowledge of relational data modeling, with practical experience in RDBMS and ETL tools such as AWS Glue, DBT, and SSIS.

• Experience in creating data pipelines using AWS services like Amazon Redshift, Kinesis, or alternative solutions such as Snowflake.

• Familiarity with Enterprise Business Intelligence tools, including QuickSight, Looker, Tableau, and Power BI.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, with experience in Agile environments such as Scrum or Kanban.

• By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to help NPOs and NGOs make a significant impact in communities nationwide while working with cutting-edge technologies alongside a talented team of engineers.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field, complemented by relevant technical education and professional experience.

• Strong proficiency in widely used programming languages such as Java, C#/.NET, PHP, and Python.

• Hands-on experience with modern technologies, including Typescript, Node.js, React, and Docker.

• Familiarity with enterprise business intelligence tools like Amazon QuickSight, Tableau, and Looker

• Understanding of the unique needs of users within the nonprofit and social good sectors.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

We will be accepting applications for this role until 1/15/2025

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.

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.