Software Developer II

Meet Benevity

The world’s coolest companies (and their employees) use Benevity’s 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, United Kingdom, the United States and more!

Benevity’s software architecture has evolved to include a diverse technology stack. The front-end application, using mainly VueJS, is designed for both desktop and mobile web rendering. Our back-end systems (some Java SpringBoot, some PHP) manage data processing, interfaces with external providers, and ensures robust security.  We run and operate our systems in the AWS cloud, leveraging where possible cloud-native technology. We emphasize clean, maintainable code and use GIT for version control and collaboration. Additionally, our platform integrates with various external services for functionalities like email communication, content storage, and server-to-server interactions.

We’re looking for a Software Developer skilled in full stack web development to join our Product & Engineering team. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and enhancement of our innovative platform.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience 
• 3+ years of full-stack software development experience
• 3+ years experience with as a software developer using OOP concepts and languages like Java, PHP or Python
• 3+ years of professional experience using modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue, Angular or React
• Some experience with cloud-based services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency working with RESTful APIs and data handling
• An API-first approach, loosely coupled systems, and domain driven design
• A pride in code quality and approaches towards testing
• Demonstrable experience working with legacy code and the ability to optimize existing systems
• A track record for building high-quality, maintainable, testable, and scalable software
• A strength in pragmatically designing, building and deploying scalable, highly-available systems
• An ability to think abstractly and are comfortable with ambiguous/undefined problems
• Excellent communication skills: you understand user needs and have the ability to translate them into actionable pieces of work
• An attitude of leaving code/processes/people better than when you got there
• A belief that companies should be socially responsible

Discover your purpose at work

We are not employees, we are 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 have developed a Community First approach that we design our people’s experience around with goals to build a strong community and culture, achieve stellar execution of our business goals and social mandate, and ensure Benevity-ites thrive. For those who live within a reasonable commuting distance to an office, we can split our time working in the office and from home to optimize the opportunities of both, with the requirement that we spend at least 50% of the time in the office.

Join a company where DEIB isn’t a buzzword

The diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions of our people make it possible for us to keep innovating as the market leader in our space.

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 Black Employee Network making space for us to have difficult conversations to our Pride events and the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.

We strive to build a strong culture of belonging so that every Benevity-ite feels included and can thrive as their authentic selves — in a place where everyone has an equitable opportunity to shine!