About the Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation is the non-profit organization that hosts and operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects. We believe in making knowledge available to everyone. We operate one of the largest websites in the world, serving billions of requests every month, and are consistently ranked among the top websites on the Internet. We have about 500 staff members across 50+ countries. We are a global movement that brings people together to share knowledge and create a world where everyone can freely access and contribute to information.

The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for an experienced Software Engineer III to join our Fundraising Tech team to help us deliver critical fundraising experiences. As a member of our team, you’ll be responsible for building and maintaining the software and systems that power our global fundraising efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization, impact millions of users worldwide, and work with a passionate team dedicated to open knowledge.

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain software and systems that power our global fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver new features and improvements.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code in a CI/CD environment.
• Participate in code reviews and help maintain a high standard of quality.
• Contribute to the team’s on-call rotation to ensure the reliability and availability of our systems.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Skills and experience that you’ll need:

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in web technologies.
• Proficiency in PHP, Python, or a similar backend language.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience working with frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js) and modern JavaScript.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.
• A passion for the Wikimedia mission and a commitment to open knowledge.

Bonus points for:

• Experience with high-traffic, large-scale web applications.
• Familiarity with MediaWiki or other open-source projects.
• Experience with payment processing or fundraising systems.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Familiarity with internationalization and localization best practices.

U.S. Salary Range:

The pay range for this position is $111,702 – $177,639. This is the starting base salary for candidates located in the US. The compensation range may vary depending on your location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and more. For more information on our benefits, please visit the Wikimedia Foundation website.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people with a diversity of backgrounds to apply. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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