Givebutter · 8 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
Givebutter is a nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform that empowers changemakers to raise more and give better. They are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to join their engineering team and build tools that help nonprofits manage donor data and communications.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement full stack features using PHP/Laravel, React, and TypeScript across our fundraising, donor management, financial, and growth products
Build systems and interfaces that scale to handle millions of users, high-volume transactions, and seasonal traffic spikes
Work with APIs, third-party integrations, and payment systems to create seamless experiences for nonprofits
Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering peers to shape user-friendly, impactful solutions
Participate in code reviews and help evolve engineering standards and best practices
Contribute to technical initiatives across the engineering org, including experimentation frameworks and tooling
Be part of our support rotation during business hours to help triage and resolve production issues
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in software development, ideally with full-stack exposure and backend depth
Proficiency in PHP/Laravel or a similar backend framework
Experience building frontend interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
Strong understanding of relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, including query optimization
Experience with RESTful APIs, third-party integrations, and data import/export flows
Familiarity with state management (TanStack Query, SWR, Zustand, Redux, etc.)
Understanding of frontend architecture, component design, and build tools (Vite, Webpack)
Strong debugging and performance tuning skills across the stack
Excellent collaboration, communication, and documentation habits
Preferred
Experience with payment systems, financial APIs, or building fintech products
Familiarity with experimentation platforms (PostHog, Optimizely, LaunchDarkly) or A/B testing
Experience with accessibility (a11y) and WCAG compliance
Background in testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Playwright) and test-driven development
Familiarity with monorepo tools like Turborepo, Nx, or Lerna
Knowledge of background jobs, message queues, and asynchronous processing
Experience with high-volume data, analytics platforms, or data pipelines
Passion for working with nonprofits or other mission-driven organizations
Benefits
Remote Work: Work remotely from one of our 10 hubs (Austin, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Nashville).
Health Insurance: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees as well as HSA and FSA accounts.
Dependent Care Coverage: We offer coverage for dependents, with 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered for all eligible dependents.
Mental Health: Givebutter health insurance plans come with access to a TalkSpace membership.
401k: We offer a 3% 401k match for all eligible employee's.
Vacation and Holidays: Givebutter offers a Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company-recognized holidays.
Wellness Week: Givebutter closes for one week each summer to prioritize rest and recharge for the entire team.
Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents and comprehensive leave planning management through Aidora.
Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology.
Charitable Giving: Employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter.
Professional Development: We offer learning and development reimbursement opportunities.
Love What You Do: We are a mission-driven company serving the charitable sector. Feel good about the work you're doing and the company you work for.
Company
Givebutter
Givebutter is a product-led company that develops an operating system for nonprofit fundraising.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$57MKey Investors
BVP ForgeArdent Venture Partners
2024-04-22Series A· $50M
2022-06-27Seed· $7M
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