About the job
We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Team Leader to spearhead our Donor Experience Platform team. In this pivotal role, you will guide the development of our internal API technical platform, ensuring it meets the needs of our diverse users.
Highlights
Location: Remote (CET hours preferred)
Language: Russian-speaking team; English B2+ required
About Fundraise Up
At Fundraise Up, we are a leading global fundraising platform dedicated to making donations to nonprofits quick, efficient, and accessible worldwide. Our state-of-the-art technology facilitates tens of millions of dollars in donations every month across the globe. We prioritize innovation that yields tangible results, such as improved load times, increased conversion rates, global payment options, and an accessibility-first design approach.
Our platform is trusted by numerous prestigious nonprofits, including UNICEF and the Alzheimer’s Association, along with various international NGOs. With an impressive 4.9/5 rating on major software review platforms, we are recognized not only for our impact but also for the quality of the products we deliver.
A Truly Global Product
We serve nonprofit organizations in North America, the UK, Australia, and Europe, building a comprehensive product ecosystem that engages nonprofits, donors, and partners globally. The platform encompasses a modern checkout experience, customizable widgets, donor and partner portals, admin tools, and various internal applications.
Our backend technology is powered by Node.js (Koa, NestJS) and MongoDB, while our frontend stack includes Webpack, Vue.js, and React, with most code written in TypeScript. We utilize Kafka for high-throughput messaging and background processing, along with Bull (Redis) for millions of events. Our analytics data is managed using ClickHouse, and Elasticsearch is employed for search functionalities.
Our Team
We are a distributed team of over 160 product professionals, including 80+ engineers, primarily located across Spain, Poland, Portugal, Georgia, Armenia, Serbia, Turkey, and Cyprus. Many of our developers possess 5-10+ years of experience, and we cultivate a culture of technical curiosity and collaborative knowledge sharing.
Despite our size, we maintain a focused team dynamic where every contribution is valued and every voice is heard. We emphasize thoughtful collaboration, robust engineering practices, and a product-driven mindset. Our biweekly engineering forums provide opportunities to share insights and celebrate technical successes, ensuring you join a team that prioritizes quality, mentorship, and mutual respect.

