Software Engineer, Mobilize

Job Description

US Base Salary Range: $107,500 – $140,000 DOE About Us NGP VAN is the winningest technology platform in the history of democratic and progressive causes, working tirelessly to innovate and advance the technology our clients rely on to bolster our democracy. We help power the trailblazers, campaigners, and advocates fighting up and down the ticket for equality, racial justice, reproductive freedom, democracy, climate reform, and more— including the national Democratic committees and progressive organizations, thousands of Democratic campaigns, hundreds of labor unions, advocacy organizations, progressive and non-partisan PACs, and other organizations. About the Role As a software engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the technical health and quality of our product.

You will use AI tools, services, and methodologies to drive innovation and enhance the software development lifecycle and build new features in the product. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about driving the success of engineering initiatives while collaborating with others working to do the same. Key Responsibilities: Support the technical health and quality of existing features and new AI-powered features, ensuring alignment with overall product goals while maintaining high engineering standards. Contribute and support successful sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives for features.

Own release cycles, ensuring high-quality releases and coordinating sprint reviews and demos. Work closely with product management, data science teams, and other engineering teams to define product features, manage project scope, and align on priorities.

Collaborate with Lead Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Architects: work closely with others to design, develop, and deliver large-scale data applications utilizing LLMs and other AI tools to enhance product delivery. Contribute to the continuous improvement of product technologies, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of emerging trends in AI, machine learning, and data science. Create comprehensive documentation and training materials to improve team efficiency, ensure knowledge sharing, and facilitate onboarding, particularly in AI technologies.

Contribute Collaborate with DevOps and SaaS Teams: work together with DevOps and SaaS teams to implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines. Cultivate a Positive Company Culture: Foster a company culture that values cross-team collaboration and trust. Key Qualifications: 2+ years of full stack Software Development experience, including design patterns and data structures Familiarity Proficiency with key application technologies: Django, Python, Postgres databases, and AWS ECS.

Expertise with AWS cloud infrastructure and deployment models, including automation, orchestration, and scale. Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to work closely with data science teams, product managers, and other engineering teams.

Experience with Agile methodologies and ceremonies. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering solutions to complex technical challenges in AI and software engineering. Proficient at using AI tools and prompt engineering methods to solve software engineering problems.

Fine attention to detail and encouraging approach in communicating concerns and suggestions in Code Reviews. Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering or an equivalent combination of technical education and work experience. Strong front-end experience with React, Typescript, and Node.

Familiarity with introducing AI applications into DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery using industry standard tools such as ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, or Windsurf. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and tools and services working in projects that have a real-world impact. A culture of innovation, learning, and collaboration.

Competitive compensation and benefits. At Bonterra, we’re building AI-powered tools to solve real human challenges—and we want teammates who share that enthusiasm. We value people who will champion AI and bring diverse perspectives from different industries, backgrounds, and cultures.

EWJD3