Senior Backend Engineer

GoFundMe, the world's leading crowdfunding platform, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Giving team in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With a mission to help people help each other, GoFundMe has facilitated over $30 billion in donations since 2010, serving a global community of 150+ million people.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on the platform's fundraiser page optimization, directly impacting millions of users worldwide. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining critical backend services, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing technical leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of backend development experience, with expertise in languages like Java, Kotlin, Python, or PHP. Strong knowledge of relational databases, API development, and modern development practices is essential. Experience with cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and message queuing systems like Kafka is a plus.

GoFundMe offers an exceptional work environment with comprehensive benefits, including full healthcare coverage, 401(k) matching, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where employees can make a meaningful impact while growing professionally.

Join a purpose-driven organization that's certified as a Great Place to Work, where your contributions will directly help change lives on a global scale. The role combines technical challenges with social impact, offering the opportunity to be part of a supportive team that's impatient to be great, finds a way, earns trust every day, and is fueled by purpose.