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Braven · 13 hours ago

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$92K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program. They are seeking a Software Engineer who will focus on enhancing user experience and developing impactful solutions for students using their platform.

EducationHigher EducationNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Focus on full-stack project initiatives (90%)

Work primarily in Ruby on Rails or Python, showcasing proficiency and contributing to high-quality, maintainable applications

Take ownership of well-defined tasks and deliver reliable, impactful solutions

Apply software engineering best practices to improve processes, systems, and code robustness

Keep end-users at the forefront of your work, prioritizing solutions that have a meaningful impact and enhance students' experiences

Solve technical challenges with creativity and a focus on enhancing team capabilities

Improve the team via reviews, documentation, and cross-functional communication (10%)

Provide constructive feedback on code and architecture proposals to promote team excellence

Support junior engineers through guidance and collaboration, fostering a culture of continuous learning

Create and maintain clear documentation for architectures, design decisions, and team protocols

Contribute to scrums and sprints by sharing updates, addressing blockers, and refining tasks with the team

Stay current with industry trends, security practices, and compliance requirements to ensure alignment with best practices

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Ruby on RailsPythonFull-stack developmentReactBigQueryPostgreSQLGitOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationEmotional intelligence

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience

3+ years of professional software engineering experience

Ability to work in-person in Chicago (IL) 3 days per week

Authorized to work in the U.S

Braven doesn't offer employment visa sponsorship

Preferred

Proficient in full-stack development, with experience in Ruby on Rails and React, and expertise in backend, frontend, and database design, using BigQuery, PostgreSQL, and Git

Strong organizational and task management skills, with the ability to prioritize work, ensure attention to detail, and make sound technical decisions independently

Flexible and solutions-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Excellent communication skills, bridging technical and non-technical teams and managing stakeholder expectations effectively

Collaborative team member with peer coaching experience, contributing to knowledge sharing, team growth, and fostering an inclusive learning environment

Personal attributes of emotional intelligence, autonomy, empathy, and the ability to maintain composure in challenging situations, emphasizing a proactive, forward-looking approach in software development

Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others

Exemplification of Braven's core values

Experience that has informed your belief in Braven's mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven's student Fellow population

Benefits

Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)

Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health

Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month

Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents

12 weeks of paid parental leave

A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff