Senior Developer

Benevity is the way the world does good, providing companies and their employees with technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro‑actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada.

We are seeking a talented Senior Staff Developer
, with extensive hands‑on full stack development and architecture experience. This role reports to the Director of Engineering and plays a crucial part in shaping and executing the technical strategy across the organization.

• Full stack solution design expert for technology initiatives using public cloud platforms spanning multiple teams and domains.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following domains:
  • Data processing & lifecycle management
  • Multi‑region data distribution and compliance management
  • Data quality, observability, audit
  • Content & digital asset management
  • Personalized search solution and indexing strategy
  • Domain‑driven design patterns
• Ensure security best practice across the technology stack using cloud‑native solution design.
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to architecture, decisions record, and implementation processes.
• Drive higher performance, agility and time to market by promoting the adoption of industry standard tools and processes.
• Ideate and implement Proof of Concepts for technical and product advancement.
• Work with Principal Architects to lead the technical direction of our organizational strategy through implementing robust, extendable, and reusable architecture patterns.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to senior and staff developers, encouraging continuous learning and professional development through practical, hands‑on examples and constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Collaborate with product managers, staff developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

• 8+ years of scalable development experience, including 2+ years leading technology transformations and modernization initiatives.
• Expertise in software architecture and domain‑driven design with an API‑first approach to loosely coupled, event‑driven systems.
• Proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) and Python (FastAPI) with a focus on building performant and cost‑effective products.
• Extensive experience with cloud‑native infrastructure in AWS and GCP utilizing CI/CD tools like Git Hub Actions and Jenkins.
• Skilled in enterprise data engineering and integration patterns to manage datasets across relational, document, and warehouse engines.
• Deep knowledge of Dev Sec Ops , Infrastructure‑as‑Code, and automated test frameworks to ensure secure and reliable delivery.
• Commitment to AI‑driven development practices that prioritize ethical standards and secured software delivery.
• Strategic mindset for improving team velocity and impact by proactively identifying and eliminating technical debt.
• Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and solve abstract problems with a collaborative and inclusive growth mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to translate complex user needs into actionable technical roadmaps.
• Dedication to continuous improvement of code and processes while fostering an environment of shared team development.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience gained through diverse or non‑traditional paths.

Hybrid work is embraced with an optional in‑office presence. We support both remote and flexible on‑site collaboration.

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