Volunteer Web App Lead Developer

Volunteer Position: Web App Lead Developer Volunteer

Location: Remote
Commitment: Minimum 10-20 hours per week (but can volunteer more) with flexible hours and a minimum of a 1-year commitment
Reports To: CEO and CTO

Position Overview

The Web App Lead Developer Volunteer will play a key role in developing and maintaining EVENforONE’s web application, ensuring a seamless, secure, and efficient experience for survivors of human trafficking and service providers. This position is ideal for someone passionate about using technology for social impact and creating survivor-centered digital solutions. As a developer, you will collaborate with the design and advocacy teams to build and enhance features that prioritize security, accessibility, and user experience. And as a leader you are able to proactively help drive areas like requirements discovery, self-directed project and task management with minimal oversight, and potentially guiding collaboration with other contributors towards the best technical outcomes for the organization's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, test, and deploy the EVENforONE web application (we are currently just shy of MVP)
Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement intuitive and accessible user interfaces.
Ensure the application is secure, scalable, and maintains high performance.
Troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise, implementing fixes and optimizations.
Maintain and improve database functionality to support case management and resource pairing.
Integrate third-party APIs as needed to enhance app functionality.
Assist in documentation and code maintenance to ensure long-term sustainability.
Work closely with the CEO, CTO, and other devs and contributors to align development efforts with organizational goals.
Proactively lead and find ways to contribute and help manage the overall effort to launch the app with minimal guidance.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of 5 years of experience in web development (professional or project-based experience acceptable).
Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks such as JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python, or similar.
Specifically needed: recent competency and at least 2 years experience with the Microsoft Azure Ecosystem including Azure Cloud, Windows Server, IIS, and related technologies.
Confidence developing, expanding, and maintaining web apps built with Blazor (C#) / .Net.
Experience working with databases (SQL, NoSQL, Firebase, or similar).
Specifically needed: recent competency and at least 2 years experience with Azure SQL / MS SQL and SSMS.
Familiarity with and confidence using version control systems like GitHub.
Understanding of cybersecurity best practices, particularly in protecting sensitive user data.
Experience working with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
Strong problem-solving skills, self-driven personality, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Passion for social impact and ethical technology development.
Must acquire and pass a background check.

Training & Support Provided

Regular communication with and support from leadership and development team.
Opportunities for collaboration with UI/UX designers to ensure user needs are met.

Impact of This Role

By developing and improving EVENforONE’s web application, you will directly contribute to removing barriers for survivors seeking aftercare resources. Your work will ensure a secure, user-friendly, and efficient platform that empowers survivors in their journey toward restoration.

Benefits of Volunteering

Gain hands-on experience in mission-driven tech development.
Expand your professional portfolio with impactful, real-world projects.
Work alongside a passionate team committed to using technology for social good.
Make a tangible difference in the lives of survivors of human trafficking.

Our Ideal Team Members...

They desire to serve other survivors through a trauma-informed lens.
They are effective, proactive, detail-oriented, goal-driven, and self-directed.
They are humble AND confident.
They think long-term and act with urgency.
They have high integrity, no matter the stakes.
They can be a leader and a team player.