Job Description

Blackbaud unleashes the potential of the people and organizations who change the world, and we’re growing our team. As the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact, expand what is possible across the nonprofit and education sectors, at companies committed to social responsibility, and for individual change makers.

Our culture is defined by remote-first flexibility, so you can grow and lead from anywhere, with close connection to leadership. We invest in innovation and education to fuel new ways forward, while always seeking out opportunities to give back. Every day, we aim higher, expanding what’s possible for those who change the world.

As a Full Stack Software Engineer you will focus on developing and enhancing web applications, while working with some of the latest technologies in user interfaces, server architecture, and cloud-based computing. Our relaxed remote work environment promotes pair programming, cross-team collaboration, efficient communication, Scrum methodologies, and TDD principles. The successful candidate will join a community of engineers organized into Scrum teams focused on Blackbaud’s state-of-the-art award management and stewardship management capabilities.

What you'll be doing:

• Write well-documented and structured code on a daily basis to meet weekly software development goals.
• Evaluate and improve security and performance of critical application components. 
• Attend weekly development meetings and actively participate in discussions around weekly software development goals and best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with a product manager, user experience designer, project manager and other engineers.
• Complete all planned tasks including new development and maintenance requests.
• Mentor junior team members by regularly reviewing and providing feedback on their code.
• Submit code for evaluation and feedback from Engineering team members through use of pull requests.
• Perform design and code reviews for all key application functional components.
• Consistently write unit and integration tests around code and maintain the test suite.
• Develop a strong understanding of software development methodologies and styles that are most effective.
• Develop a strong understanding of the product code base in order to become more efficient and effective.

What we'll want you to have:

• 4+ years of professional experience in a backend web application stack . We use Ruby on Rail s and Elixi r and Phoenix .
• Extensive experience with common web technologies required – Javascript, CSS, and HTML
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable web application and industry development standards
• Experience with cloud deployment and database technologies. We use Postgres, Elastic s earch, Cassandra, Redis, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Docker .
• Knowledge of version control tools such as git .
• Knowledge of test ing practices.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other software engineers on projects .
• Strong problem solving and prioritization skills .

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Blackbaud is a remote-first company which embraces a flexible remote work culture. Blackbaud supports hiring and career development for all roles from the location you are in today!

Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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The starting base pay is $117,200.00 to $157,500.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Remote-first workforce

• 401(k) program with employer match

• Flexible paid time off

• Generous Parental Leave

• Volunteer for vacation

• Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging

• Pet insurance, legal and identity protection

• Tuition reimbursement program

Job Tags

Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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