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Published 10/19/25 12:02PM

Volunteer Backend Developer (PHP/Containers) — Volt Europa Academy (Remote, 4–6 hrs/week)

Volt Europa
Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Ongoing, remote role (~4–6 hrs/week). Flexible schedule across time zones; async collaboration with optional check-ins. Start upon onboarding.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Good For:
    International Volunteers
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Fluent English; reliable internet and own computer; basic Linux CLI & Git; ~4-6 hrs/week; willing to learn ILIAS LMS; follow Volt's Code of Conduct & GDPR; respect confidentiality and collaborate inclusively.

    Description

    Volunteer Backend Developer (PHP/Containers) — Volt Europa Academy (Remote, 4–6 hrs/week)

    About the role

    Volt Europa’s Academy—the pan-European learning hub built on the open-source ILIAS LMS—seeks a volunteer Backend Developer to help run a scalable, privacy-respecting training platform. You’ll work in a containerized setup within Volt’s infrastructure (Docker/Kubernetes).

    Responsibilities

    • Support the setup, maintenance, and optimization of the ILIAS LMS in a containerized environment.
    • Collaborate with Volt’s Tech Team and the Academy Coordination Team to ensure stability, security, and scalability.
    • Manage or troubleshoot plugin deployments.
    • Investigate and resolve issues around container persistence, database connectivity, and configuration.
    • Suggest improvements/automations within hosting and security policies.
    • Document technical steps and help onboard future volunteers.

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • PHP (object-oriented, no frameworks), MySQL.
    • Solid experience with Docker and containerized environments.
    • Basic understanding of Kubernetes (pods, volumes, Helm).
    • Linux server administration (CLI, permissions, logs).
    • Git/GitHub workflows.
    • Comfortable working in English.

    Nice to have

    • Familiarity with ILIAS or other open-source LMS (like Moodle).
    • HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
    • Interest in DevOps/automation/e-learning infrastructure; prior open-source or volunteer experience.

    Other details

    • Commitment: ~4–6 hours/week.
    • Location: fully remote, international volunteer team.
    • What you’ll gain: impact at European scale; collaboration with experts in digital learning/infrastructure; hands-on work with Docker/Helm/open-source platforms.

    How to apply

    Submit your CV and answer a few short questions via the application form. Rolling applications; priority for submissions before 15 November 2025 (23:59 CET). For questions, please use the contact listed on the vacancy page or write to ilario.truppa@volteuropa.org.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Brussels, Belgium

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Application Instructions

    Please apply in English via the “Apply” button (or the external application form if shown) and include:

    1. CV (Required) — PDF only, 1–2 pages. Filename: Lastname_Firstname_CV.pdf.
    2. Motivation Letter (Required) — PDF, max 1 page.
    3. Tell us why you want to volunteer with Volt Europa, your relevant PHP/containers experience, and your weekly availability. Filename: Lastname_Firstname_Motivation.pdf.
    4. Intro Video (Optional, max 3 minutes) — share a viewable link (YouTube/Vimeo/Drive). Briefly introduce yourself, highlight one project you’re proud of, and what you hope to learn in this role.

    Deadline & review

    Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; priority to submissions before 31 October 2025 (23:59 CET).

    Notes

    • Combine files if needed, but keep PDFs under 10 MB.
    • If your CV includes links (GitHub/portfolio), ensure they are publicly accessible.
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