Senior Software Developer

Meet Benevity

Benevity is the way the world does good, providing companies (and their employees) with technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and more!

Benevity is on a dynamic growth trajectory, where embracing change is part of our DNA. We're on the lookout for a Senior Software Developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team setting. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in APIs and software development, including expertise in debugging, code review, and testing. You'll play a pivotal role in tackling complex challenges, designing, and developing innovative solutions, and leading projects from conception to delivery. Your contributions will not only involve working closely with technical leaders and various teams to exceed client expectations but also providing mentorship to enhance the team's technical skills and foster a culture of high performance.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, inviting applications from candidates with a range of professional experiences. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every criterion listed, and join us in our mission to drive positive change.

What you’ll do:

• Focus on crafting production-level code that is clean, modular, and thoroughly documented, while strictly adhering to coding standards and best practices
• Engage in collaborative efforts to define and document requirements, ensuring clarity, task breakdown, and accurate time estimates and demo the work being done in the team to stakeholders
• Engage in research and the creation of proofs of concept to support reliable implementation plans and foster team confidence
• Take a leadership role in agile sprint refinement and planning sessions, guiding development strategies and promoting an efficient software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Actively participate in code reviews to elevate code quality and maintain consistency across projects. Work on optimizing and refactoring existing systems and legacy code to boost performance and scalability
• Develop and maintain models for data, software, and network architecture that meet organizational standards and promote effective information exchange
• Ensure the highest quality of software through meticulous manual and automated testing and debugging, aligning with our standards for completion
• Lead in identifying and analyzing the root causes of issues during testing phases and incident management. Innovate in testing by designing and implementing comprehensive test cases, including automating integration tests within the CI/CD pipeline to enhance early detection (embodying a shift-left approach)
• Oversee the CI/CD pipeline management for swift and secure code deployment
• Regularly monitor the performance, security, and user experience of all applications under your team's purview, identifying, addressing areas for improvement with a focus on continuous enhancement and have a willingness to own and operate what you build

What you’ll bring:

We are seeking experienced software engineers with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in building scalable, secure, and resilient systems in a modern cloud-native environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong engineering fundamentals, a commitment to high-quality software delivery, experience with developing APIs and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

• Strong development background in Java (SpringBoot/Spring), with additional experience in JavaScript/TypeScript or Python and proficiency in Docker and Git.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins/GitHub Actions or AWS CodePipeline.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining RESTful APIs, including authoring and interpreting OpenAPI specifications.
• Proficient in writing and maintaining shell scripts(e.g., bash) for build and automation tasks.
• Experience working with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Solid knowledge of AWS services such as ECS, VPC, IAM, API Gateway, Secrets Manager etc
  Comfortable working in Unix-based systems such as macOS or Linux.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL or MySQL for relational data storage.
• Strong automated testing practices such as unit, integration, end-to-end testing etc with experience using tools like JUnit, Testcontainers.
• Experience defining and developing for non-functional requirements (NFRs) such as availability, performance, security, and observability.
  

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including components like CloudRun, Apigee,networking etc
• Experience with CockroachDB or other distributed SQL databases and NoSQL databases like MongoDB or DynamoDB
• Familiarity with Event-Driven Architecture and message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS or AmazonMQ.
• Experience developing tooling like libraries or SDKs to empower your colleagues.
• Understanding of OAuth2 and related authentication & authorization standards.
  Experience integrating with observability tools such as New Relic, Datadog, Opensearch, or Grafana.
• Experience incorporating AI tooling to enhance development efficiency.
• Proficiency with IDEs such as IntelliJ and VS Code.
• Relevant certifications in Cloud platforms, DevOps or Platform engineering.

Discover your purpose at work

We’re not employees, we’re Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more …

Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.

If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up ... If you want a career where you’re valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become …

It’s time to join Benevity. We’re so excited to meet you.

Where we work

At Benevity, we embrace a flexible hybrid approach to where we work that empowers our people in a way that supports great work, strong relationships, and personal well-being. For those located near one of our offices, while there’s no set requirement for in-office time, we do value the moments when coming together in person helps us build connection and collaboration. Whether it’s for onboarding, project work, or a chance to align and bond as a team, we trust our people to make thoughtful decisions about when showing up in person matters most.

Join a company where DEIB isn’t a buzzword

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are part of Benevity’s DNA. You’ll see the impact of our massive investment in DEIB daily — from our well-supported employee resources groups to the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.

We know that diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions are what move our business and our people forward, so we're committed to creating a culture of belonging with equal opportunities for everyone to shine.

That starts with a fair and accessible hiring process. If you want to feel seen, heard and celebrated, you belong at Benevity.

Candidates with disabilities who may require accommodations throughout the hiring or assessment process are encouraged to reach out to [email protected] .