Lead 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.

What you will do:  

• Lead a High-Performing Team: Inspire, mentor, and guide a team of skilled engineers to deliver innovative solutions while promoting a culture of continuous learning and exploration of the latest technologies.

• Collaborate with Engineering Managers and Architects: Work closely with engineering managers and architects to design, develop, and deliver large-scale data applications utilizing LLMs and other AI tools to enhance product delivery.

• Be an AI and Cloud Champion: Research new AI technologies and identify ways to leverage them to accelerate our solution delivery while ensuring high-quality standards.

• Work with QA Engineers: Collaborate with QA engineers to create and maintain automated test suites.

• Engage with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with product managers, data engineers, and UX designers to translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly solutions.

• Drive Data-Driven Decision Making: Empower stakeholders with insights based on data to optimize operations and achieve strategic objectives.

• Support Feature Development and Maintenance: Assist in building new features and platforms while also maintaining a suite of existing data and reporting applications.

• Collaborate with DevOps and SaaS Teams: Work together with DevOps and SaaS teams to implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

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

Requirements: 

• 7+ years of Software Development experience, including design patterns and data structures 

• 2+ years of experience serving in a leadership role on engineering teams 

• Strong AI Foundation: Proven experience in applying machine learning and AI techniques to real-world data problems.

• Expertise with AWS cloud infrastructure and deployment models, including automation, orchestration, and scale.

• Experience building large-scale, durable, reliable, and scalable data applications in a cloud environment.

• Data Engineering Expertise: Deep understanding of data engineering principles, including data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.

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

• Track record of creating robust data pipelines using AWS services such as Amazon Redshift, Kinesis, DMS, and or alternate solutions using Snowflake

• In-depth experience with Enterprise Business Intelligence tools such as QuickSight, Looker, Tableau, and PowerBI.

• Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile environments, such as Scrum or Kanban.

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience. 

• Highly proficient in common programming languages like Java, C#/.NET and or Python

• Strong front-end experience with React, Typescript, and Node.

• Practical experience with Kubernetes/EKS, ECS/Fargate using Terraform and or Cloudformation.

• Exposure to the needs of users within the nonprofit, public sector, or social good space 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of 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.