Senior Staff Developer

Meet Benevity

The world’s coolest companies (and their employees) use Benevity’s 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, United Kingdom, the United States and more!

Benevity is expanding rapidly, and adaptability is one of our core values. We're seeking a Senior Staff Developer to join our diverse and collaborative team. In this dynamic role, you will tackle complex challenges, build innovative solutions, and mentor colleagues. With a strong foundation in software development, including debugging, code review, and testing, you will lead projects from inception to completion. You will work closely with technical leaders and cross-functional teams to exceed client expectations.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you are passionate about technology and driving positive change, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the technical vision for product development, deployment, and operations
• Serve as a primary consultant on design and development within a collaborative team
• Partner with subject matter experts, Staff Developers, architects, and other teams to drive product evolution
• Engage in solving challenging technical and business problems to advance your career
• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, maintainable software solutions
• Adhere to coding standards and best practices
• Collaborate with the team to define, document, and estimate project requirements
• Conduct research and create proof-of-concept solutions
• Perform rigorous testing, debugging, and performance optimization
• Design and maintain robust data, software, and network architectures
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement innovative testing strategies
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of code quality
• Optimize existing systems and leverage CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor application performance, security, and user experience

What you’ll bring:

• Experience with Java and SOLR/Elasticsearch
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of high-performance, full-stack software development experience
• Extensive proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Search Technologies (SOLR, Elasticsearch), Docker, and Jenkins
• Experience on building Data Intensive applications
• 5+ years of AWS experience, including API Gateway, Terraform, and other relevant services
• Advanced database design skills (SQL and NoSQL)
• API development expertise (OpenAPI, JSON:API, GraphQL)
• Proven problem-solving and system design proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software
• Experience with legacy system optimization
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for continuous learning and process improvement
• Strong team player with a growth mindset

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 have developed a Community First approach that we design our people's experience around with goals to build a strong community and culture, achieve stellar execution of our business goals and social mandate, and ensure Benevity-ites thrive. For those who live within a reasonable commuting distance to an office, we can split our time working in the office and from home to optimize the opportunities of both, with the requirement that we spend at least 50% of the time in the office.

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 [email protected].