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Software Engineer II, Internal Tools

WHO WE ARE:

 

ActBlue is a nonprofit that builds tech and infrastructure for Democratic campaigns, progressive-aligned causes, and people trying to make an impact in order to fuel long-term, people-powered change. If you’ve ever given online to a Democrat or progressive organization, chances are you’ve used our powerful online fundraising platform.

 

We put power in the hands of small-dollar donors and help thousands of groups — from presidential candidates to environmental organizations — build grassroots movements. We envision a democracy where everyone looking to make progressive people-powered change can easily and effectively deploy their resources, energy, and creativity to shape our country and future. Each and every one of us, from the political activists to the tech innovators to the customer service pros, is fully committed to our mission.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

We are looking for a Software Engineer II to join our Internal Tools team. As an organization that processes millions in contributions a day for thousands of campaigns and organizations, the Internal Tools team is critical in ensuring we have reliable and efficient internal workflows that can serve the complex needs of our users at scale.

Our engineering and product organization is made up of 75+ empathetic and passionate people and is continuing to grow! We’re organized into cross-functional teams that operate independently in alignment with the broader organizational goals. We work with Ruby on Rails, Postgres, React, Typescript, GraphQL, and other technologies.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Collaborate with software engineers, product, and design to develop new components of our payments product and internal tooling.
  • Design products and systems with performance in mind so all users have a great experience.
  • In your daily work, you will use Ruby on Rails, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL across the stack.
  • Improve platform performance and maintainability through quality code, testing, monitoring, and documentation.
  • Ensure product and feature quality through thorough PR reviews and QA testing.
  • Engage with and contribute to technical discussions around new solutions and architecture.
  • Receive support from your manager to grow as an individual and increase your impact on the success of your team and the progressive movement.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture aligned with our values.

WHAT YOU BRING:

Here is a non-exhaustive list of things we’re looking for:

  • 3+ years or equivalent of professional experience working with teams and developing web applications. 
  • Experience with either Ruby on Rails or React. Experience with both is a bonus!
  • A track record of delivering features while collaborating with product and design to resolve ambiguity and prioritize the highest impact work.
  • A demonstrated ability to write extensible, maintainable, and scalable code.
  • Expertise and willingness to find creative ways to deliver value fast, focusing on MVPs, frequent deployments, scope negotiations, and demos.
  • A strong sense of ownership and accountability; desire and interest in helping your team deliver their roadmap and achieve the strategic outcomes of the work.
  • An inclusive and empathetic working style in a remote and distributed work environment.
  • An eagerness to learn and grow your skills as an engineer for all parts of the stack.
  • A passion for software and ActBlue’s mission to build people-powered movements.

BONUS POINTS IF…:

  • You have experience working with payment processors, particularly Stripe.
  • You are proficient with Postgres.
  • You have experience working collaboratively with designers.



LOCATION AND COMPENSATION: 

 

This posting is for a full-time, remote, salaried position. Travel may be required on a limited basis to attend all-staff and departmental retreats (1-2 times per year). Additional travel may be required for select positions. ATS is currently authorized to support remote work employees in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C. and Wisconsin.

 

Salary Range Details: $136,611 - $151,437

 

Salary Range: 

ActBlue is committed to consistent compensation practices across our organization. Final salary offers will take into account factors such as candidate experience, interview performance and current team salary parity. 

 

BENEFITS:

 

  • Flexible work schedules and an unlimited time-off policy
  • Fully paid and trans-inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families; plus fully-paid health reimbursement arrangement to use for out-of-pocket expenses and fully-paid short- and long-term disability 
  • Fully paid basic and AD&D life insurance and a voluntary supplemental life insurance option
  • Dependent and healthcare flexible spending account options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits for employees 
  • Automatic 2% Employer-paid 401K contribution, plus up to an additional 6% match on employee contributions
  • A minimum of three months of paid medical, family and parental leave (for all new parents, adoptions included)
  • Commuter or home-office benefits, including a $1,000 home-office setup allowance for all new full-time remote employees
  • Additional perks include quarterly snack deliveries and digital subscriptions to the Boston Globe & New York Times

 

ActBlue is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

 

Bargaining Unit position: The terms and conditions of this position are subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the Communications Workers of America, the exclusive bargaining agent of covered ActBlue Technical Services employees.

 

INCLUSION STATEMENT:

 

ActBlue is deeply committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. We commit to retaining, developing, recruiting, and hiring a diverse staff community. We honor the dignity of all. We celebrate their unique qualities. And we recognize the wide range of human differences, backgrounds, and intersectional identities that enrich the workspace and help us better meet our mission. If you feel a connection to our mission and see your interests reflected in this job description we encourage you to apply - even if you don’t meet every requirement. 

 

ActBlue is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the interview and employment process, including using our online system to apply for a position. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at recruitment@actblue.com to get started.




*ActBlue will never ask candidates to buy equipment, nor will we email from anything other than an actblue.com or actbluetech.com email address. 

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What You Should Know About Software Engineer II, Internal Tools, ActBlue

ActBlue is on the lookout for a talented Software Engineer II to join our Internal Tools team! As a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Democratic campaigns and progressive causes, we provide essential tech and infrastructure to help create people-powered change. If you’ve ever contributed online to a Democrat or progressive organization, chances are you've used our innovative fundraising platform. In this remote role, you will work alongside a passionate group of over 75 engineers, product specialists, and designers who are equally committed to our mission of making democracy accessible to everyone. Your job will involve collaborating with team members to develop new components for our payments product and internal tools—primarily utilizing technologies like Ruby on Rails, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL. By bringing a performance-focused design mindset, you'll not only enhance user experience but also ensure our systems are reliable and scalable. Engaging in technical discussions, conducting thorough code reviews, and striving for continuous improvement in platform performance will be key aspects of your daily tasks. If you're an empathetic team player with a penchant for finding creative solutions that deliver fast value, we'd love to meet you. Here at ActBlue, you'll have the opportunity to grow as an engineer while contributing to something much larger than yourself—a movement that champions progressive change. Join us in transforming how grassroots organizations mobilize and fundraise, all while enjoying a flexible work schedule with great benefits!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Software Engineer II, Internal Tools Role at ActBlue
What are the responsibilities of a Software Engineer II at ActBlue?

As a Software Engineer II at ActBlue, you'll be responsible for collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers to develop components for payment products and internal tooling. Your role will involve coding with technologies including Ruby on Rails, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL while ensuring performance and maintainability through quality code, thorough testing, and documentation.

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What qualifications does ActBlue require for the Software Engineer II position?

ActBlue is seeking candidates with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in web application development. Ideal candidates should be proficient in either Ruby on Rails or React, with experience in both being a plus. You should also have a proven record of delivering impactful features while collaborating with product and design teams and demonstrating ownership and accountability in your projects.

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How does ActBlue support the growth of their Software Engineer II employees?

At ActBlue, the Software Engineer II will receive support from their manager to grow individually and increase their impact on the team's success. We emphasize a collaborative and inclusive culture that fosters learning opportunities and encourages employees to express their creativity within their roles.

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What technologies do Software Engineer IIs work with at ActBlue?

Software Engineer IIs at ActBlue primarily work with modern web technologies including Ruby on Rails, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL. This stack allows you to create performance-oriented and reliable systems that serve the complex needs of our users effectively at scale.

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Can you describe the work culture at ActBlue for Software Engineer IIs?

ActBlue fosters a collaborative and empathetic work culture, especially for remote employees. Our teams, made up of passionate professionals, are aligned around our mission of empowering progressive change, creating a supportive environment where you can thrive as a Software Engineer II and contribute significantly to the success of our projects.

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