Java Software Engineer Pro Bono (Global/Remote) - Help Change the World!

Job Summary Pro Bono: This position is tailored to a professional who wants to give back by contributing engineering professional skills. The ideal candidate has extensive Java software design and development experience and will be responsible for quick fixes, improving existing server-side components, or building new features for UniversalGiving®’s website. We are excited to have you join our global team and help serve the world in philanthropy. UniversalGiving® is an award-winning nonprofit allowing people to donate and volunteer with top-performing, vetted organizations all over the world. 100% goes directly to the cause. All partner organizations are vetted with our proprietary ®. UniversalGiving® has been featured on the homepage of Bloomberg, Oprah.com, CBS, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. UniversalGiving® also has been featured in more than 16 books, including the new edition Harvard Business Review Book, Arianna Huffington’s, and Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen’s. We have also been acknowledged six times on Great Nonprofits’ and are highlighted in of best volunteering matching websites. We continue to gain momentum, with dozens of articles in the Christian Science Monitor and monthly contributions on Forbes. To date, we have matched more than 22,000 volunteers worth $31 million dollars’ of volunteer hours. Responsibilities: Collaborate with front-end developers/senior management to deliver quality code Develop server-side Java technologies for existing & new application components Scoping, developing, and implementing new user features and new web components Increase operational efficiency & system visibility, developing tracking analysis features Provide updates on security Provide recommendations on coding standards and guidelines Communicate up to the Lead Engineer on progress/performance from your implementation. Qualifications BS/MS Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) 4+ years of application development experience using JAVA, MySQL, React Experience with client-side web technologies such as JavaScript, CSS Familiarity with source controls such as SVN and CVS Knowledge of design patterns and object-oriented modeling (e.g. UML) Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Strong debugging skills and principles Familiarity with GitHub for CICD and bug tracking systems such as Jira Benefits Part-time, flexible remote positions Opportunity to work with a diverse, global team representing over 25 cultures Gain experience with a global Tech for Good nonprofit With proven success & a positive attitude, UniversalGiving® is likely to facilitate J1, OPT visas Duration and Location The position is 5-20 hours per month. Minimum 6 months commitment We provide remote positions with a highly globally focused team from more than 20 countries, including U.K., Canada, China, Japan, Ukraine, Georgia, the Philippines, Haiti, Germany, Canada, the Kurdish population, South Korea, the U.K., Brazil, Kenya, and many more. To Apply Please send your cover letter, resume, Linkedin, and portfolio work to engineeringrecruiting@universalgiving.org with the subject: JAVA Software Engineer Pro Bono Application. UniversalGiving® is committed to understanding and representing the diverse populations it serves worldwide. Members of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, nationalities, physical abilities or disabilities, religions or beliefs, and cultures are welcome as employees and volunteers in our organization. We believe that a diverse team will best serve our diverse populations. Our Vision is to “Create a World Where Giving and Volunteering Are a Natural Part of Everyday Life."® Let’s Connect: Facebook: @UniversalGiving Twitter: @UniversalGiving LinkedIn: UniversalGiving Page Instagram: @UniversalGiving Pinterest: @UniversalGiving Our Founder and CEO, Pamela Hawley: Blog: Living and Giving (CEO blog) Facebook: @Pamela Hawley Twitter: @Pamela Hawley LinkedIn: Pamela Hawley Instagram: @Pamela Hawley Pinterest: @Pamela Hawley Job Type: Part-time Work Location: Remote