Full-Time

Software Development Manager

Data Engineering

Posted on 8/28/2024

Benevity

Benevity

501-1,000 employees

Software for corporate social responsibility initiatives

No salary listed

Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Requires at least 50% in-office presence.

Category
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Jenkins
Data Analysis
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
  • 7+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related roles with cloud experience
  • 7+ years of experience in managing cloud data platforms and leading technical teams
  • Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Strong understanding of data architecture, data integration, and data management practices
  • Knowledge of data governance and data security practices
  • Experience with cloud-based platforms and building data engineering solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, AWS CodePipeline, GCP Cloud Build)
  • A strength in pragmatically designing, building and deploying scalable, highly-available systems
  • Excellent communication skills: you understand user needs and have the ability to translate them into actionable pieces of work
  • Certification in relevant cloud platforms or technologies
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the cloud data platform
  • Ensure the operationalization of a scalable, secure and reliable cloud platform
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the cloud data platform, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
  • Develop and execute an advance data strategy in alignment with business goals
  • Design and implement data architecture that supports data integration, analytics, and business intelligence
  • Ensure data architecture aligns with industry best practices and standards
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data engineers, architects, and analysts
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, product management, and business units, to understand data needs and deliver effective solutions
  • Communicate data platform capabilities and benefits to stakeholders
  • Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers
  • Ensure the cloud data platform complies with security policies and industry regulations
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance platform performance and efficiency

Benevity provides software solutions that help businesses incorporate social impact and corporate responsibility into their operations. Their platform offers 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, providing features like a giving API and branded giving portals to facilitate participation in social impact activities. Unlike many competitors, Benevity focuses on integrating purpose into business practices, helping companies engage stakeholders and support nearly 2 million nonprofits globally. The goal of Benevity is to enhance social impact while driving employee and customer engagement through purpose-driven initiatives.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Appointment of Christopher Maloof as CEO may lead to growth through acquisitions or IPOs.
  • Launch of Benevity Impact Reports attracts clients interested in advanced analytics and reporting.
  • Partnerships with Charity Navigator and Cadasta expand giving opportunities and platform offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership transition with new CEO may lead to strategic shifts or instability.
  • Economic downturn led to layoffs, indicating vulnerability to economic fluctuations.
  • Increasing cyber threats pose ongoing risks despite enhanced digital security efforts.

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 SaaS model includes a powerful giving API and branded giving portals.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Cadasta
Feb 11th, 2025
Cadasta Joins Benevity and Charity Navigator to Expand Giving Opportunities

Cadasta joins Benevity and Charity Navigator to expand giving opportunities.

BetaKit
Dec 6th, 2024
Benevity Reports Over $140 Million Donated Through Its Platform This Giving Tuesday

Calgary company sees dip in total donations, but rise in volunteering compared to 2023

GlobeNewswire
Nov 27th, 2024
Benevity Accelerates Growth and Innovation

Reinforcing its commitment to making security a central focus at every digital touchpoint for its team and clients, Benevity has also announced James Carder as Chief Information & Security Officer to strengthen its digital security infrastructure.

BetaKit
Aug 29th, 2024
Benevity Appoints Meridianlink President Christopher Maloof As Ceo, Kelly Schmitt Steps Down

The charitable donation software platform sought Maloof’s experience in strategic acquisitions and IPO

BetaKit
Aug 29th, 2024
Benevity appoints MeridianLink president Christopher Maloof as CEO Kelly Schmitt steps down

In early 2023, Benevity laid off 137 employees, or 14 percent of its team, due to "macroeconomic conditions" and "significantly" slowed demand.

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