Software Engineer

Description

• Design and implement full stack features using PHP/Laravel, React, and TypeScript across our fundraising, donor management, financial, and growth products. • Build systems and interfaces that scale to handle millions of users, high-volume transactions, and seasonal traffic spikes. • Work with APIs, third-party integrations, and payment systems to create seamless experiences for nonprofits. • Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering peers to shape user-friendly, impactful solutions. • Participate in code reviews and help evolve engineering standards and best practices. • Contribute to technical initiatives across the engineering org, including experimentation frameworks and tooling. • Be part of our support rotation during business hours to help triage and resolve production issues.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software development, ideally with full-stack exposure and backend depth. • Proficiency in PHP/Laravel or a similar backend framework. • Experience building frontend interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+). • Strong understanding of relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, including query optimization. • Experience with RESTful APIs, third-party integrations, and data import/export flows. • Familiarity with state management (TanStack Query, SWR, Zustand, Redux, etc.). • Understanding of frontend architecture, component design, and build tools (Vite, Webpack). • Strong debugging and performance tuning skills across the stack. • Excellent collaboration, communication, and documentation habits. • Nice to Have: Experience with payment systems, financial APIs, or building fintech products. • Familiarity with experimentation platforms (PostHog, Optimizely, LaunchDarkly) or A/B testing. • Experience with accessibility (a11y) and WCAG compliance. • Background in testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Playwright) and test-driven development. • Familiarity with monorepo tools like Turborepo, Nx, or Lerna. • Knowledge of background jobs, message queues, and asynchronous processing. • Experience with high-volume data, analytics platforms, or data pipelines. • Passion for working with nonprofits or other mission-driven organizations.

Benefits

• Remote Work: Work remotely from one of our 10 hubs (Austin, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Nashville). • Health Insurance: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees as well as HSA and FSA accounts. • Dependent Care Coverage: We offer coverage for dependents, with 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered for all eligible dependents. • Mental Health: Givebutter health insurance plans come with access to a TalkSpace membership. • 401k: We offer a 3% 401k match for all eligible employees. • Vacation and Holidays: Givebutter offers a Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company-recognized holidays. • Wellness Week: Givebutter closes for one week each summer to prioritize rest and recharge for the entire team. • Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents and comprehensive leave planning management through Aidora. • Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology. • Charitable Giving: Employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter. • Professional Development: We offer learning and development reimbursement opportunities. • Love What You Do: We are a mission-driven company serving the charitable sector. Feel good about the work you're doing and the company you work for.

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