Full Stack Developer (Volunteer)

Full Stack Developer (Volunteer)

Location: Remote

Commitment: 5–10 hours per week (flexible schedule)

Duration: 3–6 months (with potential extension)

Compensation: Unpaid / Volunteer (reference letter + portfolio credit provided)

About Us

We are a mission-driven team building digital solutions that create measurable social impact. Our work focuses on delivering scalable, user-centered applications that support communities and organizations through innovative technology.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer (Volunteer) to help design, build, and maintain web applications across the front-end and back-end. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and expand their professional portfolio.

You will collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to create robust, scalable, and user-friendly applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end interfaces using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular)
• Build and manage back-end services and APIs (Node.js, Python, Ruby, etc.)
• Design and manage databases (SQL or NoSQL)
• Integrate third-party APIs and services
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews and team meetings
• Assist with deployment and basic DevOps tasks
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern front-end frameworks
• Familiarity with back-end frameworks (Express, Django, Flask, etc.)
• Understanding of RESTful APIs
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience building and deploying full-stack applications
• Mentorship from experienced developers
• A tangible portfolio project
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion
• Opportunity to transition into a paid role (if available)

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about technology and social impact
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Eager to learn and grow
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a remote team

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume
• GitHub or portfolio link
• A brief statement (200–300 words) about your interest in the role