Software Engineer

Candid; New York (NY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to design and optimize scalable APIs and web products. This role involves working with C# and React in cloud environments like AWS and Microsoft Azure, contributing to impactful projects that enhance data interactions for social good. Join a mission-driven team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and make a difference in the nonprofit sector. If you're passionate about technology and want to contribute to meaningful change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Retirement contribution with match option

Paid leave time (PTO, compassionate leave, etc.)

Short-term and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in application development focusing on C# and React.
• Proficiency in backend and frontend technologies and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain APIs ensuring code quality, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate systems and enhance application architecture.

Skills

C# programming

React

API development

Object-oriented programming

Cloud computing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

College degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Salesforce

Job description

Candid is a nonprofit that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. We get you the information you need to do good. Candid currently has an opportunity for a Software Engineer. As a Mid-Level Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of high-quality web products. Your primary responsibility will be to design, build, and optimize scalable APIs and webpages using C# and React in the AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate diverse systems and ensure robust, secure data interactions that meet business needs.

Position: Software Engineer

Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager

Schedule: 35-hour work week, Monday through Friday

Compensation: $75,000-$120,000 (this range is for the NYC area and will be adjusted for other localities; additionally, factors like skills and experience will be considered).

Location: Remote. In-person attendance is expected during our annual, weeklong all-staff summit. Additionally, participation for in-person meetings is expected at least once per year for most employees, at least once per quarter for senior leaders, and at least once per month for the executive team. Staff that are not in NYC are expected to travel for these meetings.

Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement contribution with additional option for a match, paid life insurance and AD&D, paid leave time (PTO, compassionate leave, volunteer, holiday, parental), short-term and long-term disability, pre-tax transit, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, summer hours, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligible employer.

Responsibilities:

• Build high quality software solutions that deliver value for customers.
• Develop and maintain APIs using C# programming language, ensuring code quality, security, and scalability.
• Apply principles of object-oriented programming to enhance application architecture and design.
• Work within cloud computing environments, such as AWS and Microsoft Azure, to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot API solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies within the API development sphere.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of application development experience, with a strong focus on API development using C# and React based SPAs.
• Proficiency in backend and frontend technologies.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Microsoft Azure) and CRM platforms like Salesforce is preferred.
• Ability to document requirements and specifications.
• Communicate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive self-starter who is results oriented with teaming capabilities.
• Flexible and adaptable with good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to perform other duties and special projects as needed/requested.
• College degree is strongly preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Sensitivity and respect for racial, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural differences.
• Champions and represents Candid’s core values: We’re driven, direct, accessible, curious, and inclusive.

About Candid:
Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Through research, collaboration, and training, we connect people who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it. Our data tools on nonprofits, foundations, and grants are the most comprehensive in the world.

Candid’s vision is an ambitious one. But we know that when we make investments in our talent, it translates to more access and better knowledge for those working for social good around the world.

On February 1, 2019, Foundation Center and GuideStar joined forces to become Candid, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Candid is a qualifying nonprofit organization as defined by the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. As such, Candid employees may claim their employment time on their PSLF application. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Due to the high volume of applicants, we typically receive, we regret that we can only contact candidates that we would like to interview.

Candid is an equal opportunity employer. Candid provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and especially encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply.