Full Stack Developer

Job description

The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence and data science solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all. PJMF works in partnership with public, private, and social institutions to drive progress on our most pressing challenges, including digital health, climate change, broad digital access, and data maturity in the social sector.

About the Role:

The Patrick J McGovern Foundation (PJMF) is seeking an experienced, multi-faceted and self-driven Full Stack Developer (FSD) to join our Products and Services function. This role will be directly engaged with the development, deployment and maintenance of data and AI products that will drive positive social impact around the world. The FSD is responsible for full-stack development of cloud solutions that are based around ML model predictions, using a rapid prototyping development approach. We are a small, high-performing team and in many ways function as a startup. As such, the ideal candidate will be someone who can develop an end-to-end solution around which our ML products will be deployed. For a summary of PJMF’s current products, please visit our website.

How you’ll make an impact

• Collaborative Development: Work closely with the Director, Lead Engineer & Data Scientist, Software Development Engineer, and DevOps Engineer to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of AI-based products. Contribute to the vision and execution of product architecture, UI/UX designs, infrastructure deployment and ensuring high-quality work output
• Nonprofit Consultation Support: Contribute to consultations with nonprofit partners exploring data and technology solutions. The ability to explain technical concepts with empathy and clarity is critical, as this role helps equip partners with the tools and knowledge to succeed.
• Open Source Contribution: Help extend the reach and impact of PJMF’s technology solutions by contributing to internal and community-led open source projects.
• Product Integration: Develop and deploy full-stack applications for cloud-based solutions that align with the rapid prototyping development approach. Collaborate with the team to integrate ML model predictions into user-friendly interfaces, ensuring the reliability, safety, and scalability of the end products.
• User-Centric Design: Implement intuitive user interfaces for AI-backed web and mobile applicationsUnderstand end-user needs and requirements to design and develop applications that effectively address challenges within the social good sector. Prototype, test, and iterate on full-stack solutions, incorporating user feedback for continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with team members to address communication outreach and resource needs related to front-end and mobile development. Ensure effective communication with cross-functional teams, contributing to the success of AI products.

What you will need to succeed:

• Experience – 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development, with proven expertise in both UI development and backend integration. Experience with Python-based codebases is required.
• Development – Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React or React Native. Strong programming experience with Python is required, as our core codebase is primarily Python-based. Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc), source control (GitHub), and issue tracking (Jira) is also strongly preferred.
• Infrastructure – Production experience with cloud services (preferably AWS), containerization (e.g., Docker), and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) is a plus. Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL systems (e.g. MongoDB, DynamoDB). Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) is a plus.
• Prototyping - ability to create both Low-Fidelity (LoFI) and High-Fidelity (HiFi) wireframes, building interactive prototypes for user testing, developer collaboration, and visual representation is a plus. Experience using Figma or equivalent tools for wireframing and collaboration is also a plus
• Communication – Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Teamwork– Effective team player who understands the responsibility every individual brings to the table and how to encourage and drive results from each team member; ability to work collaboratively within a high-performance, startup-like environment
• High Performance – Ability to quickly learn new technologies and methodologies to ensure successful and timely completion of product development
• Results-oriented– Highly organized and detail-oriented, self-driven and able to adapt to learning and implementing new technologies, and creative in solving issues as they arise
• Cultural alignment– An advocate for social progress; interest in emerging technologies and their ability to advance societal outcomes
• Work eligibility – Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

What we offer:

• Salary – We anticipate the starting salary range for this role to be $120,000 - $145,000
• Health Coverage – Foundation-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependents. HSA/FSA plans, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Long-term Rewards – 401(k) retirement plan with generous matching up to 6% of annual pay, plus an additional discretionary match at the end of year
• Flexible PTO – Progressive approach to PTO reflecting our respect for diversity, commitment to our team members, and ability to adapt to changing employee values. In addition, the Foundation recognizes 11 paid national holidays per year and may also announce closure for local, regional, or state holidays.
• Remote Work Environment– Ability to work 100% remotely, but not alone - with mature, socially minded professionals
• Wellness Support – In addition to our health coverage, we offer access to Ginger+, Active and Fit Gym membership discount, and SmartSpend Plus, along with financial well-being providers
• Parental Leave– Up to 6 months of gender-neutral paid leave for parents and caregivers when they have a new addition to their families
• Learning Reimbursements– Foundation policy encouraging employees to explore development opportunities such as peer learning, internal trainings, and external activities; savings on student loans (available via insurance provider)
• Philanthropic Gift Matching – opportunity for team members to support vulnerable communities, reflecting PJMF’s commitment to social impact

Salary Philosophy:

PJMF is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. Our salary ranges are informed by market data from peer organizations in our sector. Our salaries are competitive and equitable and align with peers in the same job group. Because salary ranges are small and the internal parity review is thorough, offers are firm. Starting salaries are typically placed in the lower half of the range. Final offers are determined by the scope of the position, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity.

The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard or preference to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

It is important to us that our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.