$108K - 140K a year
As a software engineer, you will support the technical health and quality of existing features and new AI-powered features. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance the software development lifecycle.
The role requires 2+ years of full stack software development experience and proficiency with Django, Python, and AWS. Strong problem-solving skills and experience with Agile methodologies are also essential.
US Base Salary Range: $107,500 - $140,000 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 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 collaborating with others working to do the same. Key Responsibilities: Support 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. Contribute 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: 2+ years of full stack Software Development experience, including design patterns and data structures Familiarity 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. Experience with Agile methodologies and ceremonies. 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. Fine attention to detail and encouraging approach in communicating concerns and suggestions in Code Reviews. Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering or an equivalent combination of technical education and work experience. Strong front-end experience with React, Typescript, and Node. Familiarity with introducing AI applications into DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery using industry standard tools such as ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, 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. 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. If you are an engineer with AI expertise ready to take the next step in your career and support a team’s success, we would love to hear from you! 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. 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.
This job posting was last updated on 10/21/2025