Programming Assistant (Work From Home)

Persona is the company top startups use to hire people from all around the world. Our vision is a future where each person can find the best role for them and companies can discover the world’s best talent. Founded by two Stanford University graduates, Persona works with the world’s fastest-growing technology startups. Our clients are funded by some of the world’s top investors, like Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz.Persona is a talent agency that recruits, trains, and staffs talented remote professionals such as yourself. This is an opportunity to work closely with the future Googles, Facebooks, and Amazons of the world—building out their organizations and helping them reach the next level of success.We support everyone we hire with training, mentoring, and technology resources so they are enabled to do their best and are as happy as possible in their roles. We have a large international team dedicated to supporting and taking care of new Persona team members, and our goal is to provide excellent long-term career opportunities for everyone who joins the team.Who’s building Persona?We are a global team of passionate problem solvers who love to build new things and make our customers happy. Our team is made up of motivated, hard-working people spanning the globe, united by a culture of learning and continuous improvement.What we’re looking for:We are seeking a Part-Time Programming Assistant to support the development of a highly confidential, AI-powered platform designed for the nonprofit sector. This role will contribute to building a modern fundraising intelligence and prospect research tool that integrates web technologies, CRM functionality, and AI-driven insights.This is a temporary (6 month contract), part-time role (approximately 4 hours per day), ideal for a technically capable candidate looking to work on a fast-evolving, mission-driven product.Responsibilities—what you'll do:Assist in building and maintaining web application components (frontend and backend)Support website creation, publishing, and updatesCollaborate on integrating AI tools and workflows into the platformContribute to feature development for CRM and prospect research functionalityHelp implement and test AI-driven research and scoring pipelinesTroubleshoot bugs and support general technical improvementsWork closely with project stakeholders to iterate on product featuresQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)1–3 years of relevant experience in software development, web development, or technical project supportExperience creating, publishing, and maintaining websites (custom builds or CMS platforms)Working knowledge of programming fundamentals (JavaScript, Python preferred)Familiarity with modern web frameworks (e.g., React for frontend, FastAPI for backend)Basic understanding of full-stack application architectureExperience integrating or working with APIsHands-on experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT and ClaudeExposure to prompt engineering or building AI-assisted workflowsGeneral understanding of AI/ML concepts and practical applicationsFamiliarity with CRM systems or database-driven applicationsExposure to data handling, structuring, or analysis workflowsExperience in nonprofit technology, fundraising tools, or prospect research platforms is a plusFully fluent in EnglishAbility to commit long-term and full-timeThis position is for serious, career-oriented candidatesWhat we offer:Best salaries in the industryPermanent ability to work from anywhere in the worldOpportunities for growth and advancementA fast-paced and collaborative environmentWarm and friendly company cultureFull benefitsBenefits at Persona:Health insuranceUnlimited paid time off (paid sick and vacation leaves)Annual bonuses based on performanceMonthly tech allowanceOpportunity to be paid in your currency of choiceOthers depending on seniorityWe are looking for individuals who are ready to fully commit their time and energy to one company and grow and develop along with that company. All roles at Persona are 100% work-from-anywhere (work from home or wherever it suits you best). If this is your first time working for a U.S. company, that’s okay; we provide guidance and assistance getting set up as a remote professional. Once hired, we will carefully match you to a client company of ours that perfectly suits your career background, skills, and goals.In case you or any exceptional people you know are exploring other roles, our rapidly growing company is also looking for new team members with backgrounds in administration, bookkeeping, accounting, finance, project management, operations, recruiting, human resources, content writing, social media management, research, executive assistance, customer service, customer support, technical support, data management, video editing, sales, account management, marketing, and design.Visit our website for more information: https://www.personatalent.com/