[Hiring] Software Engineer @Unify America

Role Description

We're looking for a mid-level Software Engineer on a contract basis to help build and extend the platforms that power our programs. You'll work alongside our senior engineers on well-scoped features across the stack, contributing production-quality code from early on and working with a high degree of independence as you ramp up.

About the Role

You'll ship features end to end, shape technical decisions, set a high bar for code quality, and mentor other engineers. You'll work closely with our CTO, product manager, and program teams to turn real-world civic engagement needs into reliable, thoughtfully designed software. More specifically, you’ll:

• Build and maintain features across our TypeScript/Node.js backend and Vue.js front end
• Design and update data models for your features in MongoDB and PostgreSQL, with review from senior engineers
• Work with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, Aurora, DynamoDB, and IAM in developing and deploying your work
• Write clean, tested, maintainable code, and participate constructively in code review
• Help build out our new civic assembly platform, including modules within a plugin-based architecture
• Communicate progress, blockers, and questions clearly and proactively

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Solid experience with TypeScript and NodeJS
• Experience with Django and Python
• Experience with VueJS (preferred) or React
• Working experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, including the ability to design sensible schemas for well-scoped features without relying on AI tools
• Experience working with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, Aurora, DynamoDB, and IAM
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) judiciously
• Clear communication skills and comfort working asynchronously on a distributed team
• Initiative, reliability, and a commitment to quality over volume
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• Relevant certifications, bootcamp credentials, or equivalent professional experience are also welcome

Nice to Have

• Experience with NestJS
• Familiarity with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools
• Experience in nonprofit, civic tech, or education technology

Pay and Term

• $50-75/hour, depending on relevant experience
• This is not an employee role, and therefore does not include employee benefits like medical insurance, 401(k), etc.
• We anticipate this role requiring 30-40 hours of work for 6 to 12 months

Ready to Apply?

Great, we look forward to hearing from you! Your application materials should include a cover letter that shares three reasons why you’re right for this job (and why it’s right for you) and your resume in one, combined PDF.

This is a contract role: please let us know if you have a history of working as a contractor and if you usually contract as an individual, as an LLC using your own social security number for taxes, or through a corporate entity with an EIN.

Let’s build something extraordinary together!