Job description
Job Title
Software DeveloperLocation
GlobalPosition Type
VolunteerJob Description
A Software Developer is responsible for using their knowledge of programming languages to design software programs. Their duties include meeting with clients to determine their software needs, coding and testing software to ensure functionality, and updating software programs to refine components like cybersecurity measures and data storage capacities.Major Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and deploy software applications, new features, and defect fixes.
Design and develop unit tests and perform code reviews
Work with team leader to collaborate, review, and deliver high quality software applications
Participate as an integral and enthusiastic part of the team, exhibiting ownership, follow-through, initiative, awareness, and effective communication with peers and management.
Work with the team around a cohesive product roadmap
Minor Responsibilities:
Analyze software requirements by consulting with the user community
Support user community with developer-level support
Write technical reference documentation for the new software
Participate in regular project status, planning, partnership, and strategic meetings
Be available to travel to meet with the larger development team at least once per year
Be available to travel biannually to the Language Technology Conference
Participate in professional conferences and meetings
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A servant heart attitude
Demonstrated skills in software development and algorithms
Demonstrated passion for programming and solving complex problems
Demonstrated user interface design skills
Good interpersonal skills of communication
Good organizational skills
The ability to quickly analyze and learn a large existing codebase
The ability to make decisions in a timely manner
The ability to generate multiple solutions to the problem
The ability to quickly pick up technical concepts
The ability to work both with a team and independently, and to multitask effectively
Education and Experience:
Software Developers should have experience in software engineering and a good understanding of the software development lifecycle. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience is preferred, but we care more for a heart and mind that are always learning.
Training and Orientation:
Will complete the initial IT Software Department training program and relevant portions of IT Orientation.
Weekly Hours
40Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
The source lists worldwide eligibility. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-11, UTC-10, UTC-9.5, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC-4, UTC-3.5, UTC-3, UTC-2, UTC-1, UTC+0, UTC+1, UTC+2, UTC+3, UTC+3.5, UTC+4, UTC+4.5, UTC+5, UTC+5.5, UTC+5.75, UTC+6, UTC+6.5, UTC+7, UTC+8, UTC+8.75, UTC+9, UTC+9.5, UTC+10, UTC+10.5, UTC+11, UTC+12, UTC+12.75, UTC+13, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.