Senior Software Developer

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Join Benevity as a Senior Software Developer and help power a platform used by leading brands to drive social impact. This full stack role in Toronto emphasizes clean production code, SDLC leadership, AI tooling, and shift-left testing, covering architecture, CI/CD, and modernization of legacy systems. Expect 5+ years in Java SpringBoot Python Vue.js Docker Jenkins, plus AWS, API design, FinSys experience, and strong data modeling; Drupal or PHP is a plus. Show how you solve ambiguous problems, collaborate and mentor, and tailor your resume to highlight fintech, cloud, and DevOps wins with clear communication. Demonstrate measurable impact, alignment with our inclusive culture, and readiness for a hybrid work model.

Meet Benevity

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, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and more!

High-Level Overview: 

We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer skilled in full stack development to join our Product & Engineering team. In this role, you'll contribute to the development and enhancement of our innovative platform, collaborating closely with our Product Managers and Key Partners to ensure our Financial Platform offers a best-in class user experience for creating social impact. You will help advance the Financial Engine that enables some of the world’s leading companies to engage their employees and customers to find purpose while doing good in the world.

What you'll do:

• Focus on crafting production-level code that is clean, modular, and thoroughly documented, while strictly adhering to coding standards, quality controls and best practices
• Engage in collaborative efforts to define and document requirements, ensuring clarity, task breakdown, and accurate time estimates
• Engage in research and the creation of proofs of concept to support reliable implementation plans and foster team confidence
• Leverage AI tooling in your day-to-day work with an AI-first mindset
• Take a leadership role in sprint refinement and planning sessions, guiding development strategies and promoting an efficient software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Ensure the highest quality of software through meticulous testing and debugging, aligning with our standards for completion
• Develop and maintain models for data, software, and network architecture that meet organizational standards and promote effective information exchange
• Lead in identifying and analyzing the root causes of issues during testing phases and incident management. Innovate in testing by designing and implementing comprehensive test cases, including automating integration tests within the CI/CD pipeline to enhance early detection (embodying a shift-left approach)
• Actively participate in code reviews to elevate code quality and maintain consistency across projects. Work on optimizing and refactoring existing systems and legacy code to boost performance and scalability
• Oversee the CI/CD pipeline management for swift and secure code deployment.
• Regularly monitor the performance, security, and user experience of all applications under your team's purview, identifying and addressing areas for improvement with a focus on continuous enhancement

What you'll bring:

• Seeking a candidate with a Computer Science degree or equivalent experience, bringing over 5+ years of experience in high-performance, full-stack software development
• You should have extensive expertise in OOP concepts, Java, SpringBoot, Python, Vue.js, Docker, and Jenkins, with additional skills in Drupal and PHP considered a plus
• Experience with FinSys (orchestration and movement of money across the globe and the associated financial controls) 
• Your experience should also include 5+ years in AWS, covering a broad range of services from API Gateway to Terraform
• Your skill set should encompass advanced database design across SQL and NoSQL databases, expertise in developing APIs (OpenAPI, JSON:API, GraphQL), and proficiency in Git and platforms like BitBucket/GitHub for version control and collaboration
• We value problem-solving skills, especially in ambiguous situations, and the ability to design, build, and deploy scalable and resilient systems
• Modern software development efficiencies are core to our success, you should bring an AI-first mindset to your work, leveraging tooling to deliver value effectively.
• Quality is paramount; we expect a demonstrated pride in delivering high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software
• Your experience should also include working with legacy systems, optimizing existing software, and fostering a growth mindset to continually improve code quality and processes
• Strong communication skills are essential for understanding user needs and translating them into effective solutions
• We encourage candidates who are committed to continuous learning, process optimization, and mentoring within a diverse and inclusive team environment

Discover your purpose at work

We’re not employees, we’re Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more …

Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.

If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up ... If you want a career where you’re valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become …

It’s time to join Benevity. We’re so excited to meet you.

Where We Work

At Benevity, we embrace a flexible hybrid approach to where we work that empowers our people in a way that supports great work, strong relationships, and personal well-being. For those located near one of our offices, while there’s no set requirement for in-office time, we do value the moments when coming together in person helps us build connection and collaboration. Whether it’s for onboarding, project work, or a chance to align and bond as a team, we trust our people to make thoughtful decisions about when showing up in person matters most.

Join a company where DEIB isn’t a buzzword

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are part of Benevity’s DNA. You’ll see the impact of our massive investment in DEIB daily — from our well-supported employee resources groups to the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.

We know that diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions are what move our business and our people forward, so we're committed to creating a culture of belonging with equal opportunities for everyone to shine. 

That starts with a fair and accessible hiring process. If you want to feel seen, heard and celebrated, you belong at Benevity.

Candidates with disabilities who may require accommodations throughout the hiring or assessment process are encouraged to reach out to [email protected].