Software Engineer - Back End at Submittable

At Submittable, we are transforming how organizations create social impact. Our platform empowers thousands of mission-driven organizations, from nonprofits to government entities, to make a difference in their communities and beyond. In 2024, our innovative software helped organizations worldwide run 30,000 programs, welcomed 1.2 million applicants, and facilitated the distribution of more than $10billion in funding through our products on behalf of our clients. Submittable is committed to accelerating impact across sectors such as Equity & Social Justice, Children & Education, Creative & Arts, Health & Wellness, Economic Justice & Opportunity, and Environment & Climate. We value purpose-driven technology and invite engineers to contribute to meaningful change. The Role The Back‑End Software Engineer will contribute to the ongoing scale of Submittable’s high‑impact grantmaking solutions. In this role, you will collaborate cross‑functionally with front‑end engineers, product managers, designers, and QA engineers to design and deliver scalable, well‑tested solutions. You’ll help evolve our platform and join a team that values clarity, iteration, and thoughtful development practices. Core Focus Delivering seamless and scalable back‑end solutions that elevate user engagement and contribute to the success of our grants management platform. Key Responsibilities Quickly get up to speed on our product architecture and infrastructure. Implement and enhance scalable back‑end features and APIs. Refactor legacy code and services for improved maintainability and performance. Identify and advocate for architectural improvements and best practices. Collaborate with a cross‑functional team of engineers, designers, and product managers to define and ship new features. Drive architectural improvements and champion engineering best practices. Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives, and bring a solutions‑oriented mindset. Write clean, testable code and participate in regular code reviews. Meet regularly with global team members between 9‑12AMEST. Experience Required 4+ years of experience in software engineering. Proficiency in at least one modern back‑end language or framework. Familiarity with modern development patterns, system design, and API architecture. Understanding of software engineering and Agile principles. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a preference for written clarity and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. Experience working with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines; experience with cloud‑native infrastructure and containerization. Familiarity with event‑driven or distributed systems. A collaborative nature and desire to build inclusive, high‑trust teams. A continuous improvement mindset and a desire to elevate team practices. Enthusiasm for problem‑solving, learning, and mentoring. Skills & Competencies Developed Backend Architecture & Design: Design scalable, performant, and maintainable services using modern development patterns. Code Quality & Testing: Write clean, testable code and participate in peer reviews to raise team quality. Technical Decision‑Making: Make thoughtful trade‑offs between speed, scale, and simplicity and articulate the rationale of recommendations. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work effectively with Product, Design, QA, and other stakeholders to deliver value incrementally and iteratively. Mentorship: Guide early‑career engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing. Documentation & Communication: Strengthen written communication through design docs, planning notes, and pull request descriptions. System Ownership: Own small to medium‑sized services, including monitoring, on‑call participation, and driving incremental improvements. How to Advance to Next Level Take ownership of complex, high‑impact projects from design through delivery with minimal oversight. Drive architectural conversations and improve foundational systems. Proactively identify and address areas of technical debt or risk. Act as a force multiplier by mentoring others and influencing engineering best practices. Communicate trade‑offs and solutions clearly across both technical and non‑technical audiences. Expand your scope from feature‑level implementation to holistic service and system‑level thinking. Contribute to team rituals and culture in ways that increase engagement, inclusion, and learning. Document decisions, write thoughtful pull requests, and contribute to planning docs. Salary & Location Details The annual salary range for this position is $110,000–$140,000. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. We also have a location‑based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. We consider remote candidates who reside in the continental United States for this role – central and eastern timezones preferred. We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States; however, we cannot accommodate scholastic or employment visas at this time. In addition, we are not able to consider applicants who reside in the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Louisiana, Maine, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Benefits Comprehensive health and life insurance with optional HSA, FSA, and DCA accounts. 401(k) plan with employer match starting day one. Equity stock options. Flexible hours, remote work options, and generous vacation and sick leave. Paid parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents. Professional development stipends. Opportunities to participate in community outreach and volunteer programs. Monthly company‑sponsored happy hours and gatherings. Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging Submittable believes technology is a force for good and is committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion and belonging. We create a safe space where employees feel empowered to share ideas, celebrate unique experiences, and learn from one another. We aim to build an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make innovative contributions that enable our customers to tackle complex challenges. Our Approach to AI in our Hiring Process We believe that Artificial Intelligence can be a powerful tool for good. We are committed to leveraging AI responsibly, ensuring its use is equitable, fair and safe. To ensure fairness and accurate skill assessment, we do not allow the use of AI tools during take‑home tests or interviews. For additional information regarding the use of AI in hiring please review our AI Guidelines & Policies. If you need accommodations, let your recruiter know early so we can support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr