Volunteer Full Stack Engineer/Potential Co-Founder

Job Title: Volunteer Full Stack Engineer / Potential Co-Founder at OpenPolitica

OpenPolitica, a burgeoning non-profit organization, is looking for a passionate Full Stack Engineer to join our small team. Our mission is to revolutionize the way citizens engage with policymaking through PolicyWeb, our innovative AI-powered platform.

This is a unique opportunity to become a co-founder of a project with the potential to redefine democratic engagement. We are preparing to apply for the upcoming winter batch of Y Combinator, one of the world's leading startup accelerators. Successful candidates will join us in this journey as co-founders, with the potential for significant future benefits.

Please note, this is currently an unpaid position. However, beyond the co-founder opportunity, there is the potential to join the non-profit board or secure a paid position in the future as our organization grows.

Responsibilities:

• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.
• Work closely with our current team to design, develop, and deploy elements of our PolicyWeb platform.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Collaborate on decision-making to shape the technical direction of our platform.
• Contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Write technical documentation.

Requirements:

• Passion for our mission to make democratic processes more accessible and engaging.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g., HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery).
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Node.js).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a desire to create efficient, scalable code.
• Familiarity with databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g., Apache), and UI/UX design.

To apply, please send your resume and a brief explanation of why you're interested in this opportunity to [email protected]

We can't wait to hear from you!

OpenPolitica is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.