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.