Engineering Team Lead
Remote
Full Time
#Technology
#Engineering
#Laravel
#PHP
#Architecture
#Quality
#Solutions
#People Management
#Remote Team Management
#Product Led Growth
#CI CD
#Backend Development
Are you ready to help us make the world a better place while working alongside a team that values creativity, impact, and fun? At Givebutter, we are the leading nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform, dedicated to empowering millions of changemakers to raise more and give better. We have been recognized as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years, and we are looking for a passionate leader to help us scale our mission as we continue to support over 40,000 organizations.
What you bring
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead to join us in a full-time, remote capacity from anywhere. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our backend engineering team, ensuring that our platform remains the top choice for nonprofits worldwide. You will lead by example, blending hands-on technical expertise with a focus on people management and product-led growth.
- Collaborate directly with our CTO to shape and execute our backend engineering strategy.
- Mentor and grow a talented team of backend developers while refining our internal workflows and engineering best practices.
- Take ownership of our system architecture to ensure that our code remains secure, performant, and highly scalable.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you should have at least five years of experience building and deploying scalable production software, with a deep mastery of PHP and Laravel. We are looking for someone who excels at managing remote teams and has a proven track record in mentorship and clear communication. You should be comfortable overseeing system architecture with a focus on reliability and security. A strong candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a product-led growth environment, values high-quality code, and brings a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset to the table. Proficiency in English is required for this position.
What we offer
We are committed to supporting our team members both personally and professionally. Our benefits package is designed to provide you with the resources you need to thrive while doing meaningful work.
- Complete flexibility with remote work options.
- Access to a 401k retirement planning account.
- Dedicated budget and opportunities for professional development.
- Generous paid time off to ensure you have the time you need to recharge.
How to Apply
If you are excited about the prospect of leading a high-impact engineering team and helping nonprofits achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to join our mission, and let us know why you are the right fit to help us continue building a better future for changemakers everywhere.




