Full-Time

Software Development Manager

Devops

Posted on 9/3/2024

Benevity

Benevity

501-1,000 employees

Software for corporate social responsibility initiatives

Enterprise Software
Social Impact

Senior, Expert

Calgary, AB, Canada

Requires at least 50% in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
IT & Support
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, cloud architecture, and SaaS/IaaS/PaaS systems
  • Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams, fostering a positive team culture and engagement
  • Experience with Agile practices, continuous integration, and modern testing methods
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders
  • Ability to solve complex technical issues and provide sound technology guidance
  • Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in fast-paced environments
  • Ability to view situations from a business perspective and adapt to changing business needs
  • Background in system administration, software development, Site Reliability Engineering, or Platform Engineering
  • Commitment to staying updated with the latest technologies and best practices
  • The ability to lead with empathy and maintain a high degree of self-awareness when managing teams
Responsibilities
  • Provide direct leadership to functional teams, overseeing recruiting, performance management, team culture, and engagement
  • Maintain a deep technical expertise within the team’s domain to validate assumptions, guide decision-making, and ensure robust technology solutions that balance business and technical constraints
  • Accountable for the team’s execution methodology, with authority to adapt and optimize processes while adhering to project controls and governance frameworks
  • Ensure timely delivery of the team's project commitments, balancing business objectives with technological advancements
  • Uphold Benevity’s governance, controls, and standards across all team activities.
  • Provide transparent visibility into team performance through regular reporting and performance metrics (weekly, monthly)
  • Align team initiatives with Benevity’s Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), clarifying the strategic linkages between projects and organizational goals
  • Understand and integrate current, implicit, and future business contexts into resource allocation, skill development, and cost management decisions
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Security Operations, and other internal stakeholders to prioritize and schedule activities that align with strategic objectives
  • Responsible for ensuring their teams commit time to engineering-led innovation, ensuring early projects receive feedback, and fostering continuation or closure during PI cycles
  • Ensure teams are appropriately resourced and escalate any resource issues to senior leadership

Benevity provides software solutions that help businesses incorporate social impact and corporate responsibility into their operations. Their platform includes tools for employee and customer engagement, as well as community investment, allowing companies to create, manage, and measure their social initiatives. Benevity operates on a subscription-based model, offering features like a giving API and branded giving portals, which enable businesses to enhance their interactions with customers and encourage employee participation in social impact activities. Unlike many competitors, Benevity focuses specifically on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sector, serving a wide range of clients from mid-market companies to large enterprises. The goal of Benevity is to help organizations attract and retain talent while making a positive contribution to society through purpose-driven initiatives.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$66M

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Benevity's focus on digital security strengthens trust with clients and partners.
  • The rise in corporate volunteerism boosts demand for Benevity's engagement solutions.
  • Christopher Maloof's leadership may drive strategic acquisitions and potential IPO opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership transition with new CEO may lead to strategic shifts or instability.
  • Layoffs in early 2023 could impact employee morale and company culture.
  • Increased competition in the social impact software market may affect market share.

What makes Benevity unique

  • Benevity offers an all-in-one software solution for corporate social responsibility initiatives.
  • The platform supports nearly 2 million nonprofits worldwide, enhancing its global reach.
  • Benevity's integration of Impact Genome sets a new standard for social impact reporting.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Hybrid Work Options

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