EA-Database Engineer

NGP VAN is the winningest technology platform in the history of democratic and progressive causes, working tirelessly to innovate and advance the technology our clients rely on to bolster our democracy. We help power the trailblazers, campaigners, and advocates fighting up and down the ticket for equality, racial justice, reproductive freedom, democracy, climate reform, and more- including the national Democratic committees and progressive organizations, thousands of Democratic campaigns, hundreds of labor unions, advocacy organizations, progressive and non-partisan PACs, and other organizations.

We are seeking a skilled Database Engineer to join Bonterra / NGP VAN's Political, Fundraising, and Engagement team. You'll help build and scale essential tools that empower progressive political campaigns and nonprofit organizations to manage donors, volunteers, events, and outreach. Your expertise will ensure that our data infrastructure remains secure, performant, and scalable to support thousands of users.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement features for voter and donor management systems

Write and debug stored procedures and complex queries

Design schemas and tweak indexes for high performance systems

Help coordinate releases and plan data migrations

Contribute to AI-powered features and product enhancements

Collaborate with product management and cross-functional engineering teams

Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and scalability standards

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of data engineering experience

At least 2 years of hands-on experience with core technologies

Comfort with dynamic SQL and SQL Server Service Broker

Solid understanding of web scalability challenges and solutions

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Interest in applying AI tools and prompt engineering in development workflows

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of RDBMS experience

Experience working with SQL Server

Experience with data warehousing

Experience in political software or campaign technology

Familiarity with AI development tools such as ChatGPT, Cursor, or equivalents

Hands-on experience with Azure, Redis, and ElasticSearch

Experience with AWS cloud services

Why Join Us

Build tools that support democratic and progressive causes

Collaborate with forward-thinking teams using cutting-edge AI tools

Work in a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and impact

Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits

This position is a part of a bargaining union represented by CWA Local 1101, 1400, 2336, or 13000.

Compensation

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and in addition to benefits this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses / incentives.

US Base Salary Range : $118,400 - $130,000

Please note that the compensation range and benefits specified in this job posting is applicable to candidates based in the United States. For international applicants, actual salary offers and benefit plans may vary based on the local market compensation standards and will be determined in accordance with regional considerations, including but not limited to applicable laws, cost of living, and industry norms.

At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

Our Culture :

Our team is made up of industry experts and advocates who are 100% committed to supporting the doers of social good. We are currently undergoing an effort to create the vision and values that embody our collective organization and embrace the individuals who make up our community.

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits include :

Generous Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy

Up to 15 paid company holidays including some commemorating social justice events and self-care

Paid volunteer time

Resources for savings and investments

Paid parental leave

Paid sick leave

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance with additional access to health and wellness programs.

Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect

Please note the benefits specified on this page are applicable to full-time employees based in the United States. For international employees, actual benefits may vary based on local standards and regulations and will be determined in accordance with regional considerations, including but not limited to applicable laws and industry norms.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.