UNITE HERE seeks a Senior Software Developer to build, integrate and support software tools to enable the Union’s campaigns.
Our technology teams based in the New York metropolitan area and across the country are dedicated professionals with a strong commitment to our mission. If you are a creative problem-solver looking to help build and support the next generation of labor union technology and try new things in a fast-moving organization, you will love working with us.
UNITE HERE ( is a progressive, member-driven, not-for-profit union, dedicated to organizing workers in the hospitality industry to lift workplace standards in hotels, casinos, airports, and cafeterias across the United States and Canada. You will be part of a team that empowers workers - primarily women and people of color - in low-wage service sector jobs to achieve better wages, benefits, dignity, and rights at work.
Summary: The Senior Software Developer is an intermediate-level role for a full-stack or back-end developer who has demonstrated team leadership and is firmly grounded in good technology practices. The Senior Software Developer will be a partner in developing the individual and team spaces, as well as helping create, upgrade, and support a range of tools and technologies used by the Union. We are in the process of taking increasing control over our technology rather than relying heavily on 3rd parties for software development.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop new features, enhance existing features, upgrade packages, improve supportability, and fix or troubleshoot on UNITE HERE’s software suite.
- Collaborate with other developers and department staff to support required applications.
- Review code and pair with other team members to drive high standards for quality: maintain high unit test coverage, and build and maintain a robust release testing framework.
- Make project plans that balance the features, technology, people, and timelines.
- Be a part of making the bigger picture plan for our team and our technical roadmap.
- Keep up to date with industry trends and technology developments.
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- Motivation to work for economic and social justice.
- Degree in information technology or computer science, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive knowledge of software development and its technologies.
- 7+ years relevant development experience.
- Knowledge of/experience with a varied set of three or more of these technologies:
- Front-end & mobile development - Angular, HTML/CSS.
- Back-end development – Python, C#, .NET, Ruby, MS SQL, Postgres SQL.
- Platforms and infrastructure – Azure, AWS, Windows, Linux; Docker; Terraform; Azure, DevOps; GitHub; Jenkins.
- Knowledge of agile development practices.
- Regular travel for in-person teamwork.
- Hybrid work arrangements can be accommodated.
- Expectation of participation in core Union activities.
Full application must include cover letter for applicant to be considered. Please be sure to describe your motivation to work for economic and social justice.
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (minimum three days in the office).
Location: Possible office sites include New York, NY; Boston, MA; New Haven, CT; Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; other East Coast cities may also be possible.
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000, or commensurate with experience.
Benefits: UNITE HERE offers a comprehensive benefits package (valued at $46,400 for family coverage) and employee pays $0 in premium. Benefits include family medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, retirement funds (401k and employer-funded defined benefit pension), and generous paid time off.
UNITE HERE is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration to all applicants without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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