Senior Software Engineer

Bonterra exists to propel every doer of good to their peak impact. We measure that impact against our vision to increase the giving rate as a percentage of GDP from 2% to 3% by 2033. We know that this goal is lofty, but we are confident that the right technology and expertise will strengthen trust in the sector, allowing the social good industry to accelerate growth and reach peak impact. Bonterra's differentiated, end-to-end solutions collectively support a unique network of over 20,000 customers, including over 16,000 nonprofit organizations and over 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Learn more at bonterratech.com.

Join a mission-driven engineering team that’s passionate about helping nonprofits drive real-world impact. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful software, leverage cutting-edge tools including AI, and work alongside a collaborative team that values creativity, autonomy, and continuous growth.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain reliable backend services and components using a modern stack including Node.js, TypeScript, React, and GraphQL/REST APIs.

• Focus on building scalable UI architecture, shared libraries, and patterns that support high-quality product development.

• Maintain and extend functionality within a legacy PHP codebase, ensuring stability while supporting ongoing feature development and gradual modernization.

• Take ownership of complex technical challenges, write clean and maintainable code, and contribute to the full software lifecycle — from sprint planning and ticket refinement to implementation, peer reviews, and demos.

• Use AI as a force multiplier. Experiment with LLMs, agentic tools, and AI-integrated features to accelerate development, streamline workflows, and create smarter user experiences.

• Embrace change as a catalyst for continuous improvement and team efficiency

• Work closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and other developers to build intuitive features that meet user needs and align with our mission.

• Support your peers through thoughtful code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance. Model best practices and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-stack software development experience, including work on production systems.

• Strong experience with Node.js, TypeScript, React, and PHP.

• Solid understanding of REST APIs and GraphQL, including building and consuming endpoints.

• Experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL in production environments.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI).

• Comfortable working in AWS or similar cloud environments.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make thoughtful implementation decisions.

• Enthusiastic about learning and leveraging AI tools to improve development efficiency and product capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Exposure to infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.

• Familiarity with nonprofit or social good technology challenges is a bonus.

Compensation

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and in addition to benefits this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses/incentives, and equity. 

US Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $130,000

Please note that the compensation range and benefits specified in this job posting is applicable to candidates based in the United States. For international applicants, actual salary offers and benefit plans may vary based on the local market compensation standards and will be determined in accordance with regional considerations, including but not limited to applicable laws, cost of living, and industry norms.  

Our Culture:  At Bonterra, we’re innovating with a higher purpose: to increase giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033, creating $573 billion more in global impact every year. To achieve our vision, we cultivate an inclusive environment where diversity is embraced and every team member feels empowered to contribute. Innovation, curiosity, and a commitment to equity guide our work. We foster a culture of belonging, ensuring that every individual is valued, respected, and given the tools to succeed. Together, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits include:

• Generous Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy

• Up to 15 paid company holidays including some commemorating social justice events and self-care

• Paid volunteer time

• Resources for savings and investments

• Paid parental leave

• Paid sick leave

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance with additional access to health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect

Please note the benefits specified on this page are applicable to full-time employees based in the United States. For international employees, actual benefits may vary based on local standards and regulations and will be determined in accordance with regional considerations, including but not limited to applicable laws and industry norms.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.