Software Engineer Manager - Backend

Want to help change the world? Look no further than Givelify! We are seeking a talented software engineering manager passionate about leading a team tackling complex engineering problems and architecting scalable systems that enable millions of donors to do more good. This individual must be a champion for their team, always aiming to help them reach new and greater heights. Above all, we are looking for an engineering manager with a deep understanding of technology and strong leadership skills dedicated to using these abilities to help make the world a better place. If this sounds like you, join us on our mission of helping good people do more good. Come on board, and let's take things to the next level! 

You’ll get to:

• Lead our Back End Engineering team responsible for building APIs and other microservices that will enable millions of mobile applications  
• Architect a robust and highly reliable cloud-based system that will impact millions of users  
• Provide technical leadership to the engineers and be accountable for the technical decisions made on your team  
• Grow, educate, hire, and retain a high-performing team passionate about solving moon shots
• Build a culture of engineering excellence focusing on usability, performance, scalability, reliability, and security

You should bring mad skills & experience:

• B.S. in C.S., C.E., E.E. or related STEM degree, M.S. or Ph.D. preferred 
• 5+ years of experience building and architecting Android, iOS, or IoT systems 
• Experience planning, executing, and delivering projects with multiple engineers in an agile cross-functional environment  
• Proven track record of building products that allows extreme availability for millions of users 
• 2+ years of people management experience

Meet Givelify:  

Givelify is a heart-centered organization building the world's largest and most beloved giving platform. Givelify is where good people come to do more good. We connect people to their favorite places of worship, nonprofits, and causes. We empower them to work together to change the world with kindness and generosity. At Givelify, we work every day to revolutionize fintech and philanthropy.   

Why Join Givelify? 

• Engineering the world's largest giving platform at scale  
• Brilliant engineers that love solving moon shots 
• An unrelenting focus on quality, the minutiae of user experience  
• Engineering at its heart  
• Culture of robust mobile and systems architecture  
• Your app works with extremely high availability for millions of users 
• Passion for engineering and a desire to help improve the world around you 
• Enjoy working with great technologists, designers and product leaders  
• Ensure reliability, recoverability, and traceability in all your mobile applications 
• Culture of high performance and rapid deliverability  

Our People & Culture

We are a virtual team of high-performing professionals who innovate & collaborate to fulfill our mission to help people instantly find causes that inspire them to action so they can change the world – one simple, joyful gift at a time.  Our culture of integrity, heart, simplicity, & that “wow” factor fuel our aspiration to be recognized amongst the tech industry’s most inclusive & purpose-driven workplaces.

We take great pride in providing competitive pay, full benefits, amazing perks (including flexible PTO), and most importantly, the opportunity to put passion & purpose to work.