Nonprofit
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Backend Developer (Python/Django) - Volunteer
Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
5-10 hours for week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
1
Cause Areas:
Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Housing & Homelessness, Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided
Description
Role Overview
We’re looking for a volunteer Backend Developer to help build and maintain a web project. This is a great opportunity to gain experience, contribute to a real-world application, and collaborate with a team.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend features using Python and Django
- Build REST APIs with Django REST Framework (DRF)
- Work with PostgreSQL and Django ORM
- Implement authentication (JWT, OAuth2, or Django AllAuth)
- Ensure proper data validation, serialization, and API security
- Test APIs using Pytest/ Unittest and tools like Postman
Requirements
- Basic to intermediate experience with Python and Django
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and backend development concepts
- Familiarity with authentication, databases, and API security
- Willingness to learn, collaborate, and contribute consistently
Nice to Have
- Experience with deployment, Docker, or cloud platforms
- Interest in open-source or collaborative projects
Location
Remote
Volunteer must be in United States
Associated Location
New York, NY, USA
