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

Job SummaryPro Bono: This position is tailored for a professional who wants to give back by contributing engineering expertise. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Claude AI coding, Java software design, and development. He/she will be responsible for quick fixes, improving existing server-side components, or building new features for UniversalGiving's website. Please do not apply unless you use Claude AI to help with coding. We are excited to have you join our global team and help serve in philanthropy.UniversalGiving(R) 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 Quality Model(R). UniversalGiving(R) has been featured on the homepage ofBloomberg,Oprah.com,CBS, The Wall Street Journal, and TheNew York Times. UniversalGiving(r) also has been featured in more than 16 books, including the new edition Harvard Business Review Book, HBR Guide to Delivering Effective Feedback, Arianna Huffington'sThrive, and Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen's Giving 2.0. We have also been acknowledged six times on Great Nonprofits'annual Top Nonprofits listsand are highlighted inHuffington Post's listof best volunteering matching websites. We continue to gain momentum, with dozens of articles in theChristian Science Monitorand monthly contributions onForbes. 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 codesDevelop server-side Java technologies for existing & new application componentsScoping, developing, and implementing new user features and new web componentsIncrease operational efficiency & system visibility by developing tracking analysis featuresProvide recommendations on coding standards and guidelinesServe as one of the leads for the Product Development teamTrack and communicate team progress/performance with the organization's leadershipQualificationsBS/MS Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)Claude Ai coding experience4+ years of application development experience using JAVA, MySQL, ReactExperience with client-side web technologies such as JavaScript, CSSFamiliarity with source controls such as SVN and CVSKnowledge of design patterns and object-oriented modeling (e.g. UML)Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).Experience with designing/analysis/testing/implementation/maintenance, & QA processes.Strong debugging skills and principles: Familiarity with bug tracking systems such as JiraBenefitsPart-time, flexible remote positionsOpportunity to work with a diverse, global team representing over 25 culturesGain experience with a Tech for Good nonprofitWith proven success & a positive attitude, UniversalGiving(r) is likely to facilitate J1, OPT visasDuration and LocationThe position is available part-time (5-20 hours per week)Minimum 6 months commitmentWe provide remote positions with a highly globally focused team from more than 20 countries, including Russia, China, Japan, Ukraine, Georgia, the Philippines, Haiti, Germany, Canada, the Kurdish population, South Korea, the U.K., Brazil, and many more.To ApplyPlease send your cover letter, resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio work to engineeringrecruiting@universalgiving.org, with the title: JAVA Software Engineer Pro Bono Application.UniversalGiving(R) 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. Please see our policy on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.Our Vision is to "Create a World Where Giving and Volunteering Are a Natural Part of Everyday Life."(R)Let's Connect:Facebook:UniversalGivingTwitter: @UniversalGivingLinkedIn:UniversalGiving PageInstagram: @UniversalGivingPinterest: @UniversalGivingOur Founder and CEO, Pamela Hawley:Blog:Living and Giving(CEO blog)Facebook: @Pamela HawleyTwitter: @PamelaHawleyLinkedIn:Pamela HawleyInstagram: @PamelaHawleyPinterest: @PamelaHawley