Organization Description:
The Contingent is a 501 (c) (3) venture non-profit focused on sparking and holding initiatives to empower leaders and mobilize community for the common good. Since our inception, we have leveraged the perspectives, skills, and needs of people of color and low-income community members to challenge the status quo and positively transform our communities. We ask hard questions. We take risks. And we link arms with our neighbors, including business partners, faith communities, and government agencies.
From mentoring, to mobilizing volunteers, to restructuring systems that have been designed to work for some at the expense of others, we prioritize empowering and mobilizing leaders to transform their communities. For more information about the initiatives of The Contingent, please visit www.thecontingent.org.
Opportunity Summary:
You’ll be a member of our brilliant engineering team, contributing to the design of new innovative products. To be successful in this position, you should be a curious, problem solver and have experience in JavaScript, React, Tailwind, and familiarity with Node.js. WordPress or PHP experience a plus.
As a Software Engineer, you will engage in designing, developing, and enhancing new and existing products. Participate in the maintenance, testing, and evaluation of products. Provide proactive communication to the team about product progress, and blockers as they arise. One of your key goals will be to take part in team sprint ceremonies to prioritize, review, and discuss backlog items, ensuring the workload for upcoming sprints is always correctly prioritized.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ability to communicate product progress to team members.
Collaborating with team members to build out and test products.
Maintain product design documentation.
Follows the recommended reliable, efficient, and high-quality procedures.
Performs feasibility, functionality, and quality testing of designs.
Works with other members of the Software Engineering team to ensure project milestones are met and that projects are completed according to established timelines.
This role may include a degree of variability in responsibilities and duties as deemed by the supervisor. The Contingent employees should be prepared for a dynamic work environment.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience (or equivalent work experience) in relevant fields software engineering, computer science etc.
Expertise in relevant technical fields, such as software development and quality assurance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in successfully working with a diverse group of constituents utilizing multi-cultural intelligence, intentional listening, appreciation, and respect.
Excellent external and internal written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, Azure DevOps etc.
A willingness to be “hands-on” and work in a lean, fast-paced organization with limited administrative support.
The capability of handling ambiguity and driving the work autonomously.
The ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse, changing environment, while maintaining a calm and positive spirit.
Experience in successfully working with a diverse group of constituents utilizing multi-cultural intelligence, intentional listening, and appreciation and respect.
Experience supporting teams of entry-level professionals and coaching rising leaders in their development.
Personal Qualifications:
Commitment to the mission of The Contingent, including Every Child, and The Script.
Relates well and works effectively with diverse groups of people who represent the range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to articulate a position on the importance of the faith community engaging vulnerable children, youth, and families.
Deep commitment to serving vulnerable kids and families and those in government who work with them.
Deep commitment to increasing the diversity of leadership in the communities we serve.
Continual growth mindset to develop and improve existing processes to enhance program efficiencies.
Possess cultural and emotional intelligence and the ability to work with a diverse group of leaders.
Demonstrates a passion for operational, technical, and customer experience of excellence.
Flexible and receptive to constructive feedback.
Self-motivated leader that takes initiative.
Adaptable to changing situations and processes.
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits including premium medical, vision, and dental insurance. Covered 100% for employee and partially (80%) for spouse and/or dependents
19 paid holidays, with additional vacation, sick, bereavement and parental leave
401(k) with a 5% (annual salary) match
Employment Terms, Accountability, and Compensation:
Full Time (40hrs) exempt annual salary offered at a range of $90,000 - $95,000 (estimated total compensation $100,000 - $105,000) doe
Starting placement will not exceed this starting salary range and is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
This is a hybrid position in Portland, Oregon.
This position will be expected to work within The Contingent’s hybrid work policy (2-3 days the office, 2-3 days from home). Daily schedule and office days will result from collaboration between the employee and their supervisor.
We have team members located in multiple time zones. To facilitate collaboration across teams, core hours for this position are 9-2 pm PST
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Anticipated Start Date: July 2026
To apply, please visit https://thecontingent.org/careers/
Screening of applicant materials will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
**"Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Contingent we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles."
All employment at The Contingent is “at will” and may be terminated by either the employee or the employer at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without prior notice or warning. Equal employment opportunities and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles of The Contingent. Upon hire, the employee agrees to undergo a 90-day probationary period, which provides additional structure, scheduled check in meetings, and opportunities to receive and give feedback to and from the employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer