US Salary: $96,153.85 - $150,000
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
We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join Bonterra/NGP VAN's Political, Fundraising, and Engagement Engineering team. You'll own complex features and subsystems in industry-leading voter/donor management platforms used by progressive campaigns and nonprofits worldwide. You'll combine deep technical depth with systems thinking, identifying technical debt, proposing architectural improvements, and mentoring peers across engineering and QA teams.
Core Responsibilities:
Architecture & Technical Leadership. Participate in system design decisions for complex features. Propose approaches that balance performance, maintainability, scalability, and business needs. Identify opportunities to simplify scope, reduce code complexity, and eliminate technical debt.
Mentorship & Code Stewardship. Mentor junior and peer engineers through code reviews and design collaboration. Model best practices and drive technical excellence. Work closely with QA to ensure quality standards are met and maintained.
Feature Ownership. Design and implement complex features for voter/donor management, third-party integrations, and AI-powered enhancements. Deliver high-quality, maintainable code that meets performance, security, and scalability standards.
Product Health & Advocacy, Proactively identify anomalies, inefficiencies, and technical gaps. Propose and champion improvements that enhance product health. Partner with product and data teams to measure impact.
Requirements:
5+ years of professional software development experience
Deep hands-on experience with both C# and JavaScript / ReactJS
Strong foundation in SQL Server and relational database query design
Experience building or maintaining APIs, third-party integrations, or distributed systems
Understanding of web scalability challenges (caching strategies, data modeling, async patterns)
Comfortable using AI development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, etc.) in your day-to-day workflow
Comfort with mentoring and participating in architecture discussions
Alignment to work with Democratic political campaigns and progressive nonprofits
Preferred:
Worked on election technology, campaign tools, or mission-driven products
Hands-on experience with Redis, ElasticSearch, or similar tools in production
AWS or Azure cloud services experience
Mobile integrations (iOS/Android/React Native)
Experience building features that integrate AI/LLM capabilities
Why This Matters
This role sits within our NGP VAN organizing team, which owns core APIs, mobile integrations, and election readiness features. Your work directly impacts how campaigns interact with voters, raise funds, and mobilize supporters. We value engineers who care equally about technical quality and political mission. We're part of Bonterra's Platform for Democracy, building tools that support progressive causes and strengthen civic engagement. We value diverse perspectives, inclusive collaboration, and continuous learning. You are welcome to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We actively encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups in tech.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by CWA Local 1400, 2336 or 13000.
At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.
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Our Culture
At NGP VAN, we foster an inclusive, equitable culture where every team member belongs and contributes to meaningful impact. Read more about our values and culture here.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and growth - explore full details here.
Compensation and benefits for this role apply to full-time employees in the United States and may vary based on local standards, laws and norms. Pay is determined by location, skills, experience, and education, and is one part of NGP VAN's total rewards package, which may also include bonuses, incentives, equity, and a comprehensive benefits program.
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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
At NGP VAN, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please submit a request.