Software Engineer III (Full Time)

The Contingent • Portland, OR

3d • $90,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Contingent is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their brilliant engineering team. This role will contribute to the design of new innovative products. The ideal candidate will be a curious problem solver with experience in JavaScript, React, Tailwind, and familiarity with Node.js. WordPress or PHP experience is a plus. The Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing new and existing products, participating in maintenance, testing, and evaluation. Proactive communication regarding product progress and blockers is essential. A key goal will be to participate in team sprint ceremonies to prioritize, review, and discuss backlog items, ensuring the workload for upcoming sprints is correctly prioritized.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience (or equivalent work experience) in relevant fields software engineering, computer science etc.
• Expertise in relevant technical fields, such as software development and quality assurance.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in successfully working with a diverse group of constituents utilizing multi-cultural intelligence, intentional listening, appreciation, and respect.
• Excellent external and internal written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, Azure DevOps etc.
• A willingness to be “hands-on” and work in a lean, fast-paced organization with limited administrative support.
• The capability of handling ambiguity and driving the work autonomously.
• The ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse, changing environment, while maintaining a calm and positive spirit.
• Experience in successfully working with a diverse group of constituents utilizing multi-cultural intelligence, intentional listening, and appreciation and respect.
• Experience supporting teams of entry-level professionals and coaching rising leaders in their development.
• Commitment to the mission of The Contingent, including Every Child, and The Script.
• Relates well and works effectively with diverse groups of people who represent the range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to articulate a position on the importance of the faith community engaging vulnerable children, youth, and families.
• Deep commitment to serving vulnerable kids and families and those in government who work with them.
• Deep commitment to increasing the diversity of leadership in the communities we serve.
• Continual growth mindset to develop and improve existing processes to enhance program efficiencies.
• Possess cultural and emotional intelligence and the ability to work with a diverse group of leaders.
• Demonstrates a passion for operational, technical, and customer experience of excellence.
• Flexible and receptive to constructive feedback.
• Self-motivated leader that takes initiative.
• Adaptable to changing situations and processes.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• JavaScript, React, Tailwind
• Familiarity with Node.js
• WordPress or PHP experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate product progress to team members.
• Collaborating with team members to build out and test products.
• Maintain product design documentation.
• Follows the recommended reliable, efficient, and high-quality procedures.
• Performs feasibility, functionality, and quality testing of designs.
• Works with other members of the Software Engineering team to ensure project milestones are met and that projects are completed according to established timelines.
• This role may include a degree of variability in responsibilities and duties as deemed by the supervisor. The Contingent employees should be prepared for a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including premium medical, vision, and dental insurance. Covered 100% for employee and partially (80%) for spouse and/or dependents
• 19 paid holidays, with additional vacation, sick, bereavement and parental leave
• 401(k) with a 5% (annual salary) match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level