POSITION: Software Engineer

Software Engineering Manager

35-hour work week, Monday through Friday

Flexible. In-person attendance is expected during our annual, weeklong all-staff summit. Additionally, participation for in-person meetings is expected at least once per year for most employees, and at least once per quarter for senior leaders.

$75,000 - $115,000 (this range is for the NYC area and will be adjusted for other localities; additionally, factors like skills and experience will be considered).

As a mid-level software engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of high-quality API services. Your primary responsibility will be to design, build, and optimize scalable APIs using C# in cloud environments such as AWS and Microsoft Azure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate diverse systems and ensure robust, secure data interactions that meet business needs.

• Build high quality software solutions that deliver value for customers.
• Develop and maintain APIs using C# programming language, ensuring code quality, security, and scalability.
• Apply principles of object-oriented programming to enhance application architecture and design.
• Work within cloud computing environments, such as AWS and Microsoft Azure, to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot API solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies within the API development sphere.
• Practice Agile software development.

• College degree preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of application development experience, with a strong focus on API development using C#.
• Proficiency in backend technologies and a good understanding of frontend technologies.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Microsoft Azure) and search platforms like Elastic Search is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in designing interactive applications.
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code.
• Ability to document requirements and specifications.
• Simplify technical situations if needed.
• Proactive self-starter who is results oriented with teaming capabilities.
• Flexible and adaptable with good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to perform other duties and special projects as needed/requested.
• Sensitivity and respect for racial, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural differences.
• Champions and represents Candid's core values: We are driven, direct, accessible, curious, and inclusive.

Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Through research, collaboration, and training, we connect people who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it. Our data tools on nonprofits, foundations, and grants are the most comprehensive in the world.

Candid's vision is an ambitious one. But we know that when we make investments in our talent, it translates to more access and better knowledge for those working for social good around the world.

On February 1, 2019, Foundation Center and GuideStar joined forces to become Candid, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.