About the role
Senior Software Engineer to build scalable systems for cash transfer programs at GiveDirectly. Responsibilities include designing and building reliable systems for donor platforms, payment delivery, and crisis response; owning end-to-end development; improving CI/CD pipelines; collaborating with cross-functional teams; debugging production issues; and advocating for sustainable engineering practices. The role is hands-on with real ownership, working on programs engineering, fundraising, or rapid
Requirements
Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly values. 4+ years industry experience creating production software. Experience with backend architecture (databases, cloud services, APIs), infrastructure deployment, strongly-typed OOP (Java, C#, Go) and scripting (Python, Ruby). High ownership and autonomy. Strong analytical and communication skills. Bonus: Python and AWS in production, payments/financial software, microservice/serverless architecture. Must be based in one of the listed countries and must
About the company
Givedirectly
GiveDirectly is a global nonprofit that provides unconditional cash transfers to people living in extreme poverty. By sending cash directly to recipients, the organization empowers individuals to choose the best way to improve their lives, backed by extensive research showing the effectiveness of this approach in poverty reduction. GiveDirectly's value proposition lies in its evidence-based impact, innovation, and commitment to recipient dignity and choice in global aid.
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