Software Engineer

Does the opportunity to devote your talents to a cause much greater than yourself excite you? Do you find joy in building technology that helps grow a better world. The Arbor Day Foundation is a place where you can do work that matters with people who care. As we say at the Foundation: life is short, love where you work.    

As one of the world's largest conservation organizations, the Arbor Day Foundation inspires people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. We help people understand and use trees as a solution to global issues (like air quality, water quality, climate change, deforestation, poverty, and hunger) that are critical to survival.    

Join the Arbor Day Foundation as a Software Engineer on the Technology team to design, build, and support the applications, integrations, and platforms that power our mission. This role works across custom applications, web applications, services, databases, integrations, cloud technologies, and enterprise platforms to deliver secure, reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions. Software Engineers share common core responsibilities but may be assigned different primary applications, platforms, projects, or areas of expertise based on team and business needs.

Your Support System:  

• You’ll  report to Manager, Software Engineering
• You’ll collaborate with business users, analysts, project managers, the business Intelligence team, fellow developers, and external partners to understand needs and deliver effective solutions.

How we work:   

• Location: Lincoln, Nebraska  
• Schedule: In-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; optional remote work on Wednesday and Friday.  

What you’ll do:   

• Design, develop, and maintain applications, services, integrations, and APIs that support the Arbor Day Foundation's mission.
• Partner with business and technology teams to translate requirements and ideas into scalable, reliable software solutions.
• Build and support solutions using technologies such as C#, .NET, SQL Server, Azure, JavaScript, and enterprise platforms.
• Develop system integrations and data flows that securely connect Foundation applications and external partners.
• Troubleshoot and enhance existing applications, improving performance, usability, security, and reliability.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical standards, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Explore new technologies and recommend solutions that help the Foundation work more effectively and increase its impact.

What you'll bring:     

• Passion for the Foundation’s mission, nature, environmental stewardship, and people 
• 3+ years of experience of software development.
• Proficiency in C#, .NET, and SQL Server.
• Enjoys solving complex problems and building scalable solutions.
• Can translate business needs into reliable software and integrations.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates well across teams.
• Is eager to learn and grow within Microsoft technologies, Azure, Dynamics 365, and related platforms.

What success looks like:

• You consistently deliver meaningful, high-quality work within two-week sprints, while communicating early when priorities or blockers shift.
• You take ownership of work from planning through development, testing, deployment, and follow-up.
• You translate business needs into well-defined technical solutions that can be effectively planned and delivered.
• You build solutions that are secure, reliable, scalable, and maintainable, not simply "done."
• You collaborate closely with teammates and business partners throughout the sprint to solve problems and keep work moving.
• You actively participate in sprint planning, estimation, demos, and retrospectives, helping the team continuously improve.
• You balance delivering today's priorities with improving the systems, technical practices, and platforms that support the Foundation long term.

Love Where You Work: Your Benefits & Perks   

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Highlights include:  

Health & Insurance  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage – Multiple plan options, including PPO and HDHP.  
• Company-Paid Life Insurance – $15,000 basic coverage, plus voluntary options.  
• Short- & Long-Term Disability – Fully covered by the company.  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential counseling and resources for you and your family.  
• Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness (includes infertility coverage), and Hospital Indemnity plans available for additional protection.  

Financial Wellness  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Immediate eligibility with company match up to 5%; full vesting after 5 years.  
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account – Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.  

Time Off & Leave  

• Paid Holidays – Eight paid holidays, one floating holiday, and an annual “Unplug Time” during the holidays.  
• Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid for birthing parents; 2 weeks paid for non-birthing parents. Also including for adoptions.   
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, volunteer time off  

Learning & Growth  

• Professional Development – Access to LinkedIn Learning and tuition reimbursement.  
• Annual Learning Goal – Encouraged to spend 40+ hours on development.  

Wellness & Perks  

• HealthJoy App – Included with health plan for easy care navigation.  
• Wellness & Recognition – Incentives, recognition gifts awarded for work anniversaries & birthdays  
• Exclusive Discounts & Free Admission – Tree Adventure, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, golf and more.  

How to apply  

We’re excited you’re considering growing your career with us. After you apply, we aim to follow up within two weeks - and you’ll hear from us either way.  

Our hiring process typically includes:  

1. Recruiter conversation (phone)   
2. Hiring manager interview (in-person/virtual) 
3. On-site interview with team members and leadership  

You’ll be kept informed at every step. To begin, submit your application with a resume and responses to the application questions. Every application is reviewed by a real person - we do not use AI to select applicants.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is an equal opportunity employer  

The Arbor Day Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against Team Members or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.   

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the U.S.  If you need reasonable accommodation to complete your application or participate in the interview process, please contact us at 402-474-5655.