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!
High-Level Overview
Benevity is on a dynamic growth trajectory, where embracing change is part of our DNA. We're on the lookout for a Full-Stack 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 software development, including expertise in AI-first development, debugging, code review, and testing. You’ll have strong experience working with efficient data processing in cloud infrastructure. You will contribute to the building of financial services that empower companies (and their employees) to take social action across the globe. 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’re looking for a Senior Software Developer skilled in full stack development to join our Product & Engineering team. In this role, you'll contribute to the development and enhancement of our innovative platform, collaborating closely with our Product Managers and Key Partners to ensure our Impact Platform offers a best-in class user experience for creating social impact. You will help advance the Financial Engine that enables some of the world’s leading companies to engage their employees and customers to find purpose while doing good in the world.
What you'll do:
- Focus on crafting production-level code that is clean, modular, and thoroughly documented, while strictly adhering to coding standards, quality controls and best practices
- Make AI a natural extension of your engineering practice, proactively exploring and implementing new AI applications across development workflows to increase velocity and quality.
- Engage in collaborative efforts to define and document requirements, ensuring clarity, task breakdown, and accurate time estimates
- Optimize and iterate on prompts and agentic workflows to reduce friction in the SDLC; analyze usage patterns to maximize value and share these findings to help the team measure AI impact.
- Engage in research and the creation of proofs of concept to support reliable implementation plans, including the instruction of single and multi-agent systems to execute complex, multi-step workflows in sequence.
- Take a leadership role in work refinement and planning sessions, guiding development strategies and promoting an efficient software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Ensure the highest quality of software through meticulous testing and debugging, aligning with our standards for completion
- Develop and maintain models for data, software, and network architecture that meet organizational standards and promote effective information exchange
- 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)
- 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
- 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 and addressing areas for improvement with a focus on continuous enhancement
What you'll bring:
- Computer Science degree or equivalent experience, bringing over 7 years of experience in high-performance, full-stack software development
- Extensive expertise in Java, SpringBoot, Python, Vue.js, Docker, and Jenkins
- Demonstrated experience in Prompt Engineering and the orchestration of AI agents to automate repetitive engineering tasks.
- Experience with FinSys (orchestration and movement of money across the globe and the associated financial controls)
- 5+ years in AWS, covering a broad range of services from API Gateway to Terraform
- Advanced database design across SQL and NoSQL databases
- Expertise in developing APIs (OpenAPI, JSON:API, GraphQL)
- Experience working with legacy systems, optimizing existing software, and fostering a growth mindset
- Strong communication skills are essential for understanding user needs and translating them into effective solutions
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 WorkAt 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].
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