Backend Developer (Volunteer Unpaid)

This is a remote position.

This is not a paid opportunity (Volunteer Opportunity: 30 hrs / week)

Job Title: Backend Developer

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Temporary Volunteer

Work Authorization: All except H1B transfers

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer with 3 years of experience in building scalable high-performance and secure server-side applications. The role involves developing APIs integrating databases optimizing performance and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design develop and maintain server-side applications and APIs.
  
• Work with relational and non-relational databases to ensure data integrity and performance.
  
• Optimize backend systems for scalability performance and security.
  
• Integrate front-end elements with server-side logic.
  
• Collaborate with product managers frontend developers and QA teams to deliver high-quality software.
  
• Write clean reusable and well-documented code.
  
• Troubleshoot debug and resolve backend issues.
  
• Participate in code reviews and follow best practices for development.
  
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for backend services
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3 years of backend development experience.
  
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages (Java Python Go or similar).
  
• Experience with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
  
• Solid understanding of database systems (MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB etc.).
  
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git GitHub GitLab).
  
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes).
  
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP).
  
• Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment.
  
• Building and consuming REST APIs.
  
• Understanding of CRUD operations with PostgreSQL.
  
• Basic knowledge of deployment (Heroku AWS EC2).
  
• Advanced API design (GraphQL WebSocket APIs).
  
• Basic understanding of authentication & authorization (JWT OAuth).
  
• Microservices architecture and containerization (Docker Kubernetes basics).
  
• Knowledge of caching strategies (Redis Memcached).
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for backend (Jest Mocha Supertest).
  

Whats in for you:

• Opportunity to work alongside senior leaders in a cross-functional fast-paced setting.
  
• Potential transition into a paid role or equity opportunity based on performance and company growth.
  
• Certificate of recognition and professional references.
  
• Freedom to experiment and contribute ideas to shape the companys future.