Software Engineer

Who We Are

ActBlue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology that fuels Democratic victories and enables progressive causes to thrive. Our vision is simple: building change through the power of people. Since our founding, we’ve been building innovative solutions to revolutionize grassroots fundraising – if you’ve donated to a Democratic campaign or a progressive organization online, you’ve probably used our platform! We believe in putting power in the hands of small-dollar donors by helping thousands of groups — from local candidates to national movements — mobilize their communities and create a lasting impact. Every member of our team is deeply committed to advancing our shared mission and core values. Together, we are shaping the future of democracy.

The Opportunity

As a Software Engineer you will build new features that enable our platform to support traditional and emerging fundraising methods. In this role, you will work full-stack using React, TypeScript, REST, and Ruby on Rails. The work you do on this team will be seen and felt by thousands of users across the country and the world.

Our engineering and product organization is composed of empathetic and passionate people. We’re organized into cross-functional teams that operate independently in alignment with the broader organizational goals.

What You Will Do

• Implement and deliver small to medium-sized projects that span a few sprints.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product teams, and design teams to develop new features for donors and fundraising entities of all sizes.
• Break down work and estimate effort for smaller projects with some ambiguity; engage in scoping discussions to help build clarity and assess feasibility.
• Design products and systems with performance in mind so all users have a great experience on our platform.
• Work across the stack using React, TypeScript, and Ruby on Rails.
• Improve platform performance and maintainability through quality code, testing, monitoring, and documentation.
• Ensure product and feature quality through thorough PR reviews and QA testing. Provide thoughtful constructive feedback in code reviews and other collaborative settings.
• Engage with and contribute to technical discussions around new solutions and architecture.
• Consistently maintain a reasonable pace of delivery; independently prioritize your day-to-day work.
• Communicate work status effectively and escalate blockers quickly to your team; communicate with other engineering teams or stakeholders as needed.
• Seek and incorporate feedback on your approach and execution from colleagues with complementary technical expertise.
• May provide guidance and training to other members of the team.
• Grow as an individual and increase your impact on the success of your team and the progressive movement with the support of your manager. Develop a well-rounded skillset through feedback and mentorship from other team members and your manager.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture aligned with our values.

What You Bring

• 2-4 years of professional experience working as a team member and delivering projects.
• Professional development experience with React and Ruby on Rails.
• A track record of delivering timely, high-quality features while collaborating with product and design to resolve ambiguity and prioritize high-impact work.
• Ability to break down work and estimate effort for smaller projects with some ambiguity.
• A demonstrated ability to write extensible, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Expertise and creativity when it comes to delivering value fast, with a focus on MVPs, frequent deployments, scope negotiations, and demos.
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability. You care about helping your team deliver their roadmap and achieve the strategic outcomes of the work. Show ownership over the quality of the projects you're a part of.
• Ability to consistently maintain a reasonable pace of delivery, independently prioritize day-to-day work, and manage distractions.
• Comfort seeking and incorporating feedback on your approach from colleagues and providing thoughtful feedback to others.
• An inclusive and empathetic working style, particularly in a remote and distributed work environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow your skills as an engineer for all parts of the stack.
• A passion for software and ActBlue's mission to build people-powered movements.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Proficiency with GraphQL
• Proficiency with TypeScript
• Proficiency with Postgres

Work & Benefits Snapshot

This posting is for a full-time, remote, salaried position. Travel may be required on a limited basis to attend all-staff and departmental retreats (1-2 times per year).

ActBlue is committed to consistent compensation practices across our organization. Final salary offers will take into account factors such as candidate experience, interview performance and current team salary parity.

Key skills/competency

• Full-stack Development
• React
• Ruby on Rails
• TypeScript
• REST APIs
• Postgres
• GraphQL
• Software Architecture
• Collaborative Development
• Feature Delivery