Software Engineer (Backend)

GoFundMe, a leading global crowdfunding platform that has facilitated over $30 billion in donations since 2010, is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their team in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by building technology that helps millions of people help each other.

The position requires 2+ years of professional experience in backend development, with expertise in languages like Java, Kotlin, or Python. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining critical platform features, working with REST APIs, and ensuring optimal performance of backend services. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, participation in code reviews, and on-call rotations.

As part of GoFundMe's engineering team, you'll work in an innovative, fast-paced environment with a mission-driven focus. The company offers comprehensive benefits including competitive pay, healthcare coverage, flexible time-off, parental leave, and mental health support. They maintain a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with various employee resource groups and community engagement opportunities.

The ideal candidate should have experience with relational databases, Git, CI/CD tools, and agile development processes. Knowledge of AWS, GCP, or Azure, and experience with async processing (SQS/SNS, Kafka) is preferred. You'll be joining a collaborative team that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and making a positive difference in people's lives.

This is an in-person role based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, offering the chance to work with a global team while contributing to a platform that enables meaningful social impact. GoFundMe's culture is built on core values including being impatient to be great, finding a way, earning trust every day, and being fueled by purpose.