Senior Staff Developer

Meet Benevity

Benevity is the way the world does good, providing companies (and their employees) with technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and more!

Benevity is seeking a talented Senior Staff Developer, who has extensive Full Stack Development and Architecture experience, and can work across the boundaries of the server, client, and browser, to lead our Global Admin product initiatives. This role, reporting to the Director of Engineering, plays a crucial part in shaping the technical vision and implementation of various tiers of self-serve administration features within the Benevity Impact Platform.

What you’ll do:

1. Work with the Principal Architects to lead the technical direction of Benevity’s Global Administration domain, ensuring timely delivery of robust and high-quality self-serve administration features
2. Develop scalable APIs for seamless integration and future enhancements
3. Design solutions using AWS Cloud Native infrastructure, prioritizing availability, security, maintainability, and performance
4. Utilize best practices for developing decoupled and resilient components, ensuring compatibility with legacy systems and future upgrades
5. Collaborate with Principal Architects, product managers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
6. Mentor and guide senior developers, fostering continuous learning and professional development
7. Tackle challenging technical and business problems, contributing to the evolution of Benevity’s products
8. Deliver high-quality software solutions to global clients, with an emphasis on innovation and quality
9. Create and maintain technical documentation related to architecture, design decisions, and implementation processes
10. Embrace professional development opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment

What you’ll bring:

1. 10+ years of full-stack development experience, with a strong focus on designing and implementing enterprise technology
2. Extensive experience with AWS technologies and cloud-native infrastructure. Familiarity with GCP Cloud and Azure is a plus
3. Proficiency in Object-Oriented languages, particularly Java, and familiarity with other languages and frameworks like PHP, .Net, Drupal, and SpringBoot
4. Strong experience with relational and document databases
5. Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and principles
6. The ability to connect designs to implementation with an API-first approach expertise with loosely coupled systems, and domain driven design
7. Experience with Event-driven Architecture and decoupled services
8. Proficiency in Agile methodologies, Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks
9. Ability to work with legacy systems and plan for their integration and future updates
10. Excellent communication skills, translating user needs into actionable technical plans
11. Leadership and mentoring skills, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment
12. Comfort with abstract problem-solving and ambiguous challenges
13. Commitment to continuous improvement in code, processes, and team development
14. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

Discover your purpose at work

We’re not employees, we’re Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more …

Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.

If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up ... If you want a career where you’re valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become …

It’s time to join Benevity. We’re so excited to meet you.

Where we work

At Benevity, we embrace a flexible hybrid approach to where we work that empowers our people in a way that supports great work, strong relationships, and personal well-being. For those located near one of our offices, while there’s no set requirement for in-office time, we do value the moments when coming together in person helps us build connection and collaboration. Whether it’s for onboarding, project work, or a chance to align and bond as a team, we trust our people to make thoughtful decisions about when showing up in person matters most.

Join a company where DEIB isn’t a buzzword

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are part of Benevity’s DNA. You’ll see the impact of our massive investment in DEIB daily — from our well-supported employee resources groups to the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.

We know that diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions are what move our business and our people forward, so we're committed to creating a culture of belonging with equal opportunities for everyone to shine.

That starts with a fair and accessible hiring process. If you want to feel seen, heard and celebrated, you belong at Benevity.

Candidates with disabilities who may require accommodations throughout the hiring or assessment process are encouraged to reach out to accommodations@benevity.com.