Senior Software Engineer (Back End or Full Stack)
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This hybrid role requires working from our London office in Fitzrovia once a week.
If youve been looking to join a fast-growing startup, backed by the same investors as Stripe & Airbnb, with a mission to make a huge positive impact, then you’ve found the right place!
Our Mission
Our mission at Goodstack is to revolutionise how the world does good. We empower companies to seamlessly integrate positive impact into what they do through a unified platform while supporting nonprofits in gaining access to cutting-edge technology and finding new funding streams.
Global brands including LinkedIn, HSBC, OpenAI, Atlassian and Twilio - as well as thousands of nonprofits including the Red Cross, Cancer Research, and Oxfam - use Goodstack to make a difference.
This year, weve set our goal to facilitate more billions in donations to good causes, building on the $3 billion enabled in 2024, $1 billion in 2023, and $120 million in 2022.
Join our Startup and make a difference as Senior Software Engineer (Back End/Full Stack)!
In this role, you will be part of our Giving Team. This team implements the APIs and user experience to expand the donations & volunteering platform for our partners. You will be part of an autonomous, cross-functional product team able to make its own decisions based on the objectives set by the business. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager.
As Senior Software Engineer, Your Mission Will Be To:
* Implement and enhance back-end (and front-end if FS) components to expand the donations & volunteering platform for our partners, ensuring an exceptional user experience.
* Be involved on a highly technical level, helping establish and build best practices regarding technologies used.
* Write code and be involved in planning, product, and delivery.
After 3 Months, Success Will Look Like:
* You will have got to know your teammates well and feel comfortable in your new surroundings.
* You will understand the donations & volunteering product and start to make suggestions about its evolution.
* Have developed a deep understanding of the app & platform architectures and continue becoming a subject matter expert, suggesting plans for engineering improvements.
This Role is a perfect match for you if you have:
* 5+ years of experience building APIs or working with databases.
* In-depth knowledge of Node.js and TypeScript (and React if Full Stack).
* Experience developing secure, scalable, resilient systems.
* A fundamental understanding of databases - we currently use Postgres.
* Experience in monitoring systems, continuous integration and automated testing.
* Strong knowledge of and enthusiasm for front-end and back-end architectures.
* The keen motivation to contribute to a product and vision.
* An excellent communicator with a strong drive to see large projects through to completion.
* Some level of DevOps (AWS, CI/CD, ECS, Docker, Terraform).
* Being product-focused.
Bonus, but not required, if you have knowledge or love of:
* Working in a startup environment.
* Domain-Driven Design.
What You Can Expect Upon Joining Our Team:
* Salary reviews and share options.
* Tasty Tuesday! Office lunch is on the company.
* Vitality - Private medical insurance - vision, dental & hearing coverage.
* £250 Brighten your day annual budget.
* £1000 Learning & Development annual budget.
* Paid days to attend conferences and level up your skills.
* Goodstack library.
* Paid days to volunteer for non-profit causes.
* 25 days annual leave, plus paid public holidays.
* Paid day off on your birthday!
* Paid wellness leave.
* Paid sick leave.
* Pension.
* UK cycle-to-work scheme.
* Flexible working hours.
* Parental leave.
* WFH budget upon joining.
* Were remote-first but offer a cosy office in central London for those who enjoy the on-site workspace experience.
About Us:
Since 2017, Goodstack has been at the forefront of integrating social and environmental value into organisational purpose. Our vision is clear: To power purpose in every company and non-profit worldwide by leading the charge towards a future where doing good is not just an option but a fundamental principle of successful business.
Lets do this!
OUR PLEDGE TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: We take pride in our diverse and growing team representing 15+ nationalities across 5 continents. We actively seek and welcome applicants from all walks of life, regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Check out our Careers Page for more details!
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Software Development
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