Bonterra

Design and build reliable full-stack features collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity. | 4+ years full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript experience with React and Node.js, production API and AWS experience, and use of AI coding assistants. | US Based Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 DOE About Us 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. About the Role Join a mission-driven engineering team passionate about helping nonprofits drive real impact. You'll work on meaningful software alongside a collaborative team that values creativity, autonomy, and continuous growth. Beyond the technical skills, we value people who think critically, collaborate openly, and bring fresh ideas to how we work and what we build. What You'll Do Design and build thoughtful, reliable features across the full stack. You'll work on backend services and APIs just as much as the frontend, and we need you to be strong at both. Bring strong UI and UX sensibility to your frontend work. Good enough isn't good enough when clients are depending on it. Proactively evaluate tradeoffs and speak up about them. We want someone who thinks about business value and client impact without needing to be asked. Own your work from sprint planning and ticket refinement through implementation, peer review, and demo. Use AI tools as a normal part of how you work, whether that's coding, debugging, or researching. This is table stakes for us. Think critically about where AI can create real value for our clients and help shape features that deliver on that. Partner closely with product managers, designers, and QA to ship things people actually want to use. Give and receive code reviews in a way that makes everyone better, not just the code. Share what you know. We grow together here. Requirements 4+ years of full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript development on production systems. Strong React experience including component architecture, state management, and performance. Solid backend experience with Node.js and TypeScript, including building and maintaining production APIs and services. Solid grasp of REST APIs and GraphQL on both sides of the wire. Production experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL. Familiarity with CI/CD practices using GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar. Comfortable working in AWS or a comparable cloud environment. Strong problem solving skills, high EQ, and the ability to communicate and collaborate well across a team. Active daily use of AI coding assistants like Copilot, Cursor, or Claude. This is expected, not optional. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience building AI-powered product features, whether that's LLM integration, agentic workflows, or AI-assisted UX. Mobile development experience as a nice to have. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. Familiarity with nonprofit or social impact technology. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. At Bonterra, we’re building AI-powered tools to solve real human challenges—and we want teammates who share that enthusiasm. We value people who will champion AI and bring diverse perspectives from different industries, backgrounds, and cultures. Together, we create AI that breaks down barriers, empowers communities, and delivers better outcomes At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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. At Bonterra, we foster an inclusive, equitable culture where every team member belongs and contributes to meaningful impact. Read more about our values and culture here. Compensation & Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and growth - explore full details here. Compensation and benefits for this role apply to full-time employees in the United States and may vary based on local standards, laws and norms. Pay is determined by location, skills, experience, and education, and is one part of Bonterra’s total rewards package, which may also include bonuses, incentives, equity, and a comprehensive benefits program. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Equal Opportunity & Accommodations At Bonterra, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please submit a request.

Lead design and implementation of complex platform features with technical leadership and mentoring. | Over 5 years professional experience with deep expertise in C#, ReactJS, SQL Server, AI tools, and alignment with progressive causes. | US Salary: $96,153.85 - $150,000 About Us NGP VAN is the winningest technology platform in the history of democratic and progressive causes, working tirelessly to innovate and advance the technology our clients rely on to bolster our democracy. We help power the trailblazers, campaigners, and advocates fighting up and down the ticket for equality, racial justice, reproductive freedom, democracy, climate reform, and more— including the national Democratic committees and progressive organizations, thousands of Democratic campaigns, hundreds of labor unions, advocacy organizations, progressive and non-partisan PACs, and other organizations. About the Role We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join Bonterra/NGP VAN's Political, Fundraising, and Engagement Engineering team. You'll own complex features and subsystems in industry-leading voter/donor management platforms used by progressive campaigns and nonprofits worldwide. You'll combine deep technical depth with systems thinking, identifying technical debt, proposing architectural improvements, and mentoring peers across engineering and QA teams. Core Responsibilities: Architecture & Technical Leadership. Participate in system design decisions for complex features. Propose approaches that balance performance, maintainability, scalability, and business needs. Identify opportunities to simplify scope, reduce code complexity, and eliminate technical debt. Mentorship & Code Stewardship. Mentor junior and peer engineers through code reviews and design collaboration. Model best practices and drive technical excellence. Work closely with QA to ensure quality standards are met and maintained. Feature Ownership. Design and implement complex features for voter/donor management, third-party integrations, and AI-powered enhancements. Deliver high-quality, maintainable code that meets performance, security, and scalability standards. Product Health & Advocacy, Proactively identify anomalies, inefficiencies, and technical gaps. Propose and champion improvements that enhance product health. Partner with product and data teams to measure impact. Requirements: 5+ years of professional software development experience Deep hands-on experience with both C# and JavaScript / ReactJS Strong foundation in SQL Server and relational database query design Experience building or maintaining APIs, third-party integrations, or distributed systems Understanding of web scalability challenges (caching strategies, data modeling, async patterns) Comfortable using AI development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, etc.) in your day-to-day workflow Comfort with mentoring and participating in architecture discussions Alignment to work with Democratic political campaigns and progressive nonprofits Preferred: Worked on election technology, campaign tools, or mission-driven products Hands-on experience with Redis, ElasticSearch, or similar tools in production AWS or Azure cloud services experience Mobile integrations (iOS/Android/React Native) Experience building features that integrate AI/LLM capabilities Why This Matters This role sits within our NGP VAN organizing team, which owns core APIs, mobile integrations, and election readiness features. Your work directly impacts how campaigns interact with voters, raise funds, and mobilize supporters. We value engineers who care equally about technical quality and political mission. We're part of Bonterra's Platform for Democracy, building tools that support progressive causes and strengthen civic engagement. We value diverse perspectives, inclusive collaboration, and continuous learning. You are welcome to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We actively encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups in tech. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by CWA Local 1400, 2336 or 13000. At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Our Culture At NGP VAN, we foster an inclusive, equitable culture where every team member belongs and contributes to meaningful impact. Read more about our values and culture here. Compensation & Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and growth - explore full details here. Compensation and benefits for this role apply to full-time employees in the United States and may vary based on local standards, laws and norms. Pay is determined by location, skills, experience, and education, and is one part of NGP VAN's total rewards package, which may also include bonuses, incentives, equity, and a comprehensive benefits program. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Equal Opportunity & Accommodations At NGP VAN, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please submit a request. For too long, the people behind the scenes of social good have used cumbersome paper and spreadsheets or outdated technology created for sales teams to report on outcomes for their organizations—methods and tools that reduce the amount of time they could spend doing good, fail to uncover valuable insights and details around outcomes of their good work, and even lead to disengagement and turnover. At Bonterra, we’re changing that. We work with nonprofit organizations, public agencies, corporations, philanthropic organizations, and foundations to help connect with donors and volunteers, distribute grants and funds, drive fundraising and grant acquisition, manage casework, and measure outcomes and impact. Today, Bonterra’s technology enables over 15,000 nonprofit organizations do more good and powers more than 50% of the Fortune 100’s philanthropic giving efforts. We exclusively cater to the unique needs of social good organizations with intuitive technology, powerful analytics, and easy-to- use reporting. Quite simply: We power those who power social impact.

Lead technical quality of AI-powered features, coordinate releases, and mentor junior engineers. | 5+ years full-stack experience with Python, Django, Postgres, AWS, AI integration, and Agile skills required. | US Based Salary: $109,433.96 - $145,000 DOE About Us NGP VAN is the winningest technology platform in the history of democratic and progressive causes, working tirelessly to innovate and advance the technology our clients rely on to bolster our democracy. We help power the trailblazers, campaigners, and advocates fighting up and down the ticket for equality, racial justice, reproductive freedom, democracy, climate reform, and more— including the national Democratic committees and progressive organizations, thousands of Democratic campaigns, hundreds of labor unions, advocacy organizations, progressive and non-partisan PACs, and other organizations. About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the technical health and quality of our product. You will use AI tools, services, and methodologies to drive innovation and enhance the software development lifecycle and build new features in the product. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about driving the success of engineering initiatives while mentoring and guiding others. Key Responsibilities: Own the technical health and quality of existing features and new AI-powered features, ensuring alignment with overall product goals while maintaining high engineering standards. Contribute and support successful sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives for features. Own release cycles, ensuring high-quality releases and coordinating sprint reviews and demos. Work closely with product management, data science teams, and other engineering teams to define product features, manage project scope, and align on priorities. Collaborate with Lead Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Architects: work closely with others to design, develop, and deliver large-scale data applications utilizing LLMs and other AI tools to enhance product delivery. Contribute to the continuous improvement of product technologies, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of emerging trends in AI, machine learning, and data science. Create comprehensive documentation and training materials to improve team efficiency, ensure knowledge sharing, and facilitate onboarding, particularly in AI technologies. Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Contribute high-quality code to the product, including optimizing algorithms, maintaining high availability and uptime, and implementing AI-driven features. Regularly evaluate and refine engineering processes, with a particular focus on improving workflows for development, AI technologies, testing, and deployment. Collaborate with DevOps and SaaS Teams: work together with DevOps and SaaS teams to implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines. Cultivate a Positive Company Culture: Foster a company culture that values cross-team collaboration and trust. Key Qualifications: 5+ years of full stack Software Development experience, including design patterns and data structures Proficiency with key application technologies: Django, Python, Postgres databases, and AWS ECS. Expertise with AWS cloud infrastructure and deployment models, including automation, orchestration, and scale. Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to work closely with data science teams, product managers, and other engineering teams. Strong experience with Agile methodologies, including Kanban, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering solutions to complex technical challenges in AI and software engineering. Proficient at using AI tools and prompt engineering methods to solve software engineering problems. Experience incorporating AI technologies, such as LLMs, into existing software products. Experience mentoring junior engineers and driving a collaborative, team-first culture. Fine attention to detail and encouraging approach in communicating concerns and suggestions in Code Reviews. Preferred Qualifications: Strong front-end experience with React, Typescript, and Node. Experience with deep learning, NLP, or reinforcement learning. Proven experience in developing and deploying AI models, machine learning algorithms, or data-driven solutions in production environments. Familiarity with introducing AI applications into DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery using industry standard tools such as Claude Code, ChatGPT, Cursor, or Windsurf. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and tools and services working in projects that have a real-world impact. A culture of innovation, learning, and collaboration. Competitive compensation and benefits. This position is a part of a bargaining union represented by CWA Local 1101, 1400, 2336, or 13000. At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Our Culture At NGP VAN, we foster an inclusive, equitable culture where every team member belongs and contributes to meaningful impact. Read more about our values and culture here. Compensation & Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and growth - explore full details here. Compensation and benefits for this role apply to full-time employees in the United States and may vary based on local standards, laws and norms. Pay is determined by location, skills, experience, and education, and is one part of NGP VAN's total rewards package, which may also include bonuses, incentives, equity, and a comprehensive benefits program. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Equal Opportunity & Accommodations At NGP VAN, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please submit a request. At its core, NGP VAN is so much more than a software company. We’re a trusted industry leader driven by a central mission: to help elect more Democrats and advance progressive causes. For over two decades, NGP VAN has served at the heart of the Democratic and progressive movement — powering more electoral victories than any other company in this space. We work with campaigns and causes up and down the ballot to do everything they need to achieve their goals. From voter and supporter outreach, volunteer recruitment and management, fundraising, advocacy, and more, our software helps elect changemakers at all levels of government and propel progressive policies nationwide. Most importantly, our team is personally invested in the future of our movement. As former campaign managers, candidates, organizers, and fundraisers, we’re driven by the desire to make our government more representative and effective, our policies more forward-thinking, and our world a better place.