Ruby Software Engineer

Humanitru; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team at a remote-first company dedicated to empowering nonprofits through innovative technology. As a software developer, you will play a key role in expanding engineering capacity, working collaboratively to architect and implement product improvements. With a focus on Ruby on Rails and MySQL, you'll tackle exciting challenges while maintaining high test coverage and optimizing performance. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in the nonprofit sector, contributing to a culture of teamwork, innovation, and inclusivity. If you're passionate about technology and making a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with Ruby on Rails and MySQL is essential.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks like jQuery and Bootstrap.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement product features according to biweekly sprints.
• Optimize platform infrastructure for performance and speed.

Skills

Ruby

Python

JavaScript

Ruby on Rails

jQuery

Bootstrap

Data Munging and Cleaning

MySQL

SQL Optimization

DevOps

Tools

DigitalOcean

AWS

Phusion Passenger

NGINX

Capistrano

Job description

About this Role

Humanitru is an integrations-first software platform for nonprofits that empowers organizations to centralize their data and streamline their operations. By connecting with leading platforms like Mailchimp, QuickBooks Online, DonorSearch, and other best-in-class tools, Humanitru replaces legacy CRMs and eliminates data silos, giving nonprofits a unified view of their supporters and operations.

We are looking for a software developer to expand engineering capacity as we continue to deliver features. You will be working with the engineering team to architect and implement product improvements, bug fixes, and performance optimizations.

Our core stack is a Ruby on Rails platform on top of MySQL, with jQuery + Bootstrap as our front-end. We are deployed on DigitalOcean / AWS with Phusion Passenger and NGINX.

What You’ll Do:

1. Architect and implement upcoming product features according to our biweekly sprints.
2. Optimize platform infrastructure for performance and speed.
3. Clean and migrate customer data as they get on-boarded onto Humanitru.
4. Address and fix bug reports as they come in through automated channels.
5. Take initiative and problem solve tech roadblocks.

What You'll Accomplish

1. Contribute to the 2025 Product Roadmap.
2. Maintain 90% Test Coverage of Features Developed.

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For:

1. Ruby (highly preferred) or other high-level language (Python, JS, etc.).
2. Application server frameworks (Ruby on Rails highly preferred).
3. Front-end frameworks (jQuery / Bootstrap).
4. Data Munging and Cleaning (migration scripts into database).
5. Working knowledge of database architecture (MySQL, general SQL optimization, etc.).
6. Some DevOps (Capistrano, Phusion Passenger, NGINX).

Why Humanitru?

At Humanitru, we are more than just a company—we’re a team of passionate individuals who care deeply about the work we do and the impact we make. We are a remote-first company headquartered in Richmond, VA, offering the flexibility to work from wherever you thrive while staying connected to a collaborative, supportive, and dynamic team.

We believe in the power of teamwork and innovation, and every member of our team is a valued contributor to our shared success. We foster an inclusive culture where new ideas are encouraged, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to make their voice heard. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, and we love tackling challenges together, whether it’s brainstorming creative campaigns, fine-tuning strategies, or celebrating a job well done.

What sets us apart is our passion for the nonprofit sector and our dedication to our clients. We partner with mission-driven organizations, helping them achieve more through innovative technology and thoughtful support. When our clients succeed, we celebrate right alongside them—because their victories are our victories.

At Humanitru, you’ll find not just a workplace but a mission-driven environment where you can grow, make an impact, and help uplift the nonprofit sector. As a minority-and-woman-founded company, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—values that shape both our internal culture and the work we do every day.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited about using your social media expertise to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us empower and uplift the nonprofit sector through innovative technology.