Software Developer Ii

Calgary, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

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!



Benevity is on a dynamic growth trajectory, where embracing change is part of our DNA. We're on the lookout for a Software Developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team setting. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in APIs and software development and a strong willingness to learn and grow. You will contribute to building, testing, and debugging software features. You'll work collaboratively with peers and technical leads to solve real-world challenges, improve existing systems, and support the development of new solutions. This role offers opportunities to gain hands-on experience and develop your technical skills within a supportive and inclusive team environment.



We are committed to diversity and inclusion, inviting applications from candidates with a range of professional experiences. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every criterion listed, and join us in our mission to drive positive change.




What you'll do:




Follow established coding standards and best practices while writing clean, maintainable code. Collaborate in understanding and documenting requirements, contributing to task breakdown, estimation, and agile sprint planning and demo the work you do to the stakeholders Engage in spikes and the creation of proofs of concept to support reliable implementation plans and support reliable implementation decisions Actively participate in code reviews to elevate code quality and maintain consistency in your own and across projects. Work on optimizing and refactoring existing systems and legacy code to boost performance and scalability Ensure the highest quality of software through meticulous testing and debugging, aligning with our standards for completion Help in identifying and analyzing the root causes of issues during testing phases and incident management and being able to analyze logs, traces, and metrics. Monitor and assist in the CI/CD pipeline management for swift and secure code deployment. Regularly monitor the performance, security, and user experience of applications and have a willingness to own and operate what you build



What you'll bring:





We are seeking software engineers with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in building and supporting modern backend systems in a cloud-native environment. Candidates should demonstrate solid engineering fundamentals, a focus on quality, and a strong willingness to learn while contributing to API-driven service development in cross-functional teams.




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Key Competencies:




Development experience using

Java (SpringBoot/Spring)

, with familiarity in

JavaScript/TypeScript or Python

, and working knowledge of

Docker

and

Git

. Familiarity with

CI/CD tooling and services

, with a basic understanding of pipeline workflows. Understanding of

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

principles and tooling, especially

Terraform

. Working knowledge of

AWS services

such as

ECS, VPC, IAM, API Gateway, and Secrets Manager

. Proficiency with

PostgreSQL

or

MySQL

for relational data storage. Experience in developing

RESTful API services

and working with

OpenAPI specifications

. Exposure to

automated testing practices

including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, and familiarity with tools like

JUnit

and

Testcontainers

. Ability to identify bugs and performance issues using

system metrics, traces and logs

.
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Preferred Qualifications:




Experience writing build scripts using

shell scripting (e.g., bash)

Exposure to DevOps tasks such as developing CI/CD pipelines using tools like

Jenkins, GitHub Actions,

or

AWS CodePipeline

services. Knowledge of

GCP services

such as

CloudRun

,

Apigee

, and networking. Comfortable working in

Unix-based systems

such as

macOS or Linux

. Experience using IDEs such as

IntelliJ

or

VS Code

. Cloud platform certifications (e.g., AWS/GCP) are a plus. Familiarity with

OAuth2

and related authentication & authorization standards. Experience working with

observability tooling

like

New Relic

,

Datadog

,

Opensearch

or

Grafana

.

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 accommodations@benevity.com .

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2458134
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Calgary, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
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