Backend Software Engineer - Remote
As the Nonprofit Marketing Platform trusted by over 1,300 nonprofits , Feathr is purpose-built to help our customers unlock more results, time, and confidence.Feathr's software marketing platform equips nonprofits with the tools they need to build purposeful connections with their community and grow impact with confidence.We're working on building an amazing culture at Feathr, where amazing people (like you) can do their best work. If you're ready to grow and "help the helpers" you've come to the right place.Backend Software Engineer:Compensation: $90,000 base, and a bonus potential of up to 12%Benefits: Health, dental, vision, Holidays, paid vacation and sick timeFeathr's SaaS platform is a critical component of the value we deliver to our clients. As a Backend Software Engineer, you contribute to the technical systems that meet the advertising, marketing, and analytics needs of our diverse customer base. You write and ship code that makes a real impact—collaborating with your team to develop features, fix bugs, improve performance, and learn the ins and outs of a production system. 2+ years of backend software engineering experience~ Professional experience contributing to software that ships to real users~ Working knowledge of Python, Flask, and at least one of: Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Solid knowledge of key data structures and algorithmsComfortable writing and maintaining automated unit tests and integration testsWorking knowledge of MongoDB queries and data modelingFamiliarity with AWS infrastructure and services (S3, SQS, or EC2)Awareness of security and compliance considerations in enterprise softwareEffectively leverage AI coding assistants to accelerate development, debug issues, and explore unfamiliar codebasesYour QualitiesPragmatic and customer-oriented—you build software to help customers solve real problemsyou can explain what you're working on and ask for help when you need itAdaptable and comfortable shifting priorities when critical issues ariseDesign and implement backend features and services that ship to real usersSolve technical problems and document their solutions for the teamCollaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other teams to design and develop featuresDebug and resolve backend issues—performance bottlenecks, data consistency problems, production incidentsDeploy your changes to production and monitor them for correctness and performanceEnsure the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of Feathr's data and operationsThis role is open to remote candidates located within the United States, with a preference for those in the EST or CST time zones. HR Information Screen - The Talent Acquisition Team will invite candidates that move forward to a 20-30 minute virtual interview. This conversation will be focused on relevant work experience, compensation, role overview, and answering any questions the candidate has.Hiring Manager Interview - 45 minute virtual meeting with to answer role-specific questions and dive deeper into your background and experience.Work Assignment - Candidates will be given a work assignment prompt to complete a project that is relevant to the work they can expect in the role. You are given ample amount of time to complete this project before turning in.We encourage all applicants to take advantage of this resource to help prepare for their interviews and gain a deeper understanding of what to expect when applying to join our Flock.Benefits & Perks for full-time employeesSo we created a perks and benefits package that aims to help our team grow by including their wellness, families, passions, and personal time.Fully remoteFull vision, dental, and ~99% health insurance for employeesWellness Reimbursement CreditHome Office StipendEvery person at Feathr will face challenges, the most important quality is a commitment to work through those challenges with self-awareness and honesty.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.