Java Software Engineer - Pro Bono: Make a Global Impact with UniversalGiving®!
Role summary
UniversalGiving® is seeking a pro bono Java Software Engineer with extensive experience in Claude AI coding, Java software design, and development. This role involves making quick fixes, improving existing server-side components, and building new features for the organization's website. The ideal candidate will collaborate with front-end developers and senior management to deliver quality code, develop server-side Java technologies, and increase operational efficiency. This is a part-time, flexible remote position requiring a minimum 6-month commitment, contributing 5-20 hours per month to a global Tech for Good nonprofit.
Job Summary
Pro 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 ’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.
About Us
UniversalGiving® 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. UniversalGiving® has been featured on the homepage of *Bloomberg,* *Oprah.com,* *CBS, The Wall Street Journal,* and *The* *New York Times.* UniversalGiving® has been featured in more than 20 books: Harvard Business Review Book, , Arianna Huffington’s , and Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen’s. We have also been highlighted in of the best volunteering matching websites. We continue to gain momentum, with dozens of articles in the *Christian Science Monitor* and twice-monthly contributions on *Forbes*. *To date, we have matched more than $31 million dollars’ worth of volunteer hours.*
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with front-end developers/senior management to deliver quality code
- Develop server-side Java technologies for existing & new application components
- Scoping, developing, and implementing new user features and new web components
- Increase operational efficiency & system visibility, developing tracking analysis features
- Provide updates on security
- Provide recommendations on coding standards and guidelines
- Communicate with the Lead Engineer on your implementation performance
Qualifications
- BS/MS Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)
- Claude Ai coding experience
- 4+ years of application development experience using JAVA, MySQL, React
- Experience with client-side web technologies such as JavaScript, CSS
- Familiarity with source controls such as SVN and CVS
- Knowledge of design patterns and object-oriented modeling (e.g., UML)
- Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Strong debugging skills and principles
- Familiarity with GitHub for CI/CD and bug tracking systems such as Jira
Benefits
- Part-time, flexible remote positions
- Opportunity to work with a diverse, global team representing over 25 cultures
- Gain experience with a global Tech for Good nonprofit
- With proven success & a positive attitude, may to facilitate J1, OPT visas
Duration and Location
- The position is 5-20 hours per month.
- Minimum 6 months commitment
- We provide remote positions with a highly globally-focused team from more than 20 countries, including the U.K., Canada, China, Japan, Ukraine, Georgia, the Philippines, Haiti, Germany, the Kurdish population, South Korea, Brazil, Kenya, and many more.
To Apply
Please send your cover letter, resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio work to with the subject: JAVA Software Engineer - Pro Bono in the subject line.
*UniversalGiving®* *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.*
Our Vision is to “Create a World Where Giving and Volunteering Are a Natural Part of Everyday Life."®
Let’s Connect:
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Our Founder and CEO, Pamela Hawley:
Blog: Living and Giving (CEO blog)
Facebook: @Pamela Hawley
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LinkedIn: Pamela Hawley
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Pinterest: @PamelaHawley
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: Remote