Global Software Development Manager

Bridges for Enterprise

WorldwideremotePosted 7 days ago

Skill Required

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Key highlights

Unpaid volunteer position
Remote / No geographical restrictions
Minimum 4 years coding experience
6-8 hours per week commitment
Minimum one year commitment
Required: TypeScript, TailwindCSS, React

Role overview

Founded in 2015, BfE has worked with over 100 social enterprise startups to drive bottom-up social innovation and address issues such as economic empowerment, clean energy, gender inequality, access to education, and more, spanning across Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East & North Africa. Within BfE Technology, developers, product managers, and designers collaborate to build websites, apps, and tools that streamline operations, enhance collaboration among our global volunteer teams, and market us to the global community that may benefit from our help. We are looking for a software engineering expert who is passionate about leveraging technology to drive social impact. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, project management, and team leadership, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Lead Teams: Manage and mentor a global team of volunteer developers.
Oversee Projects: Plan, execute, and deliver software development projects aligned with organizational goals.
Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver user-centered solutions.
Work with Leadership: Collaborate closely with the Global Head and other Global Managers to set development priorities and strategies.
Ensure Quality: Implement best practices for code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
Recruit and Train: Assist in hiring, onboarding, and training new software development volunteers.
Drive Innovation: Identify and implement emerging technologies to enhance efficiency.
Document Processes: Maintain clear documentation for continuity and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of coding experience.
Proficiency in modern frontend development: TypeScript, TailwindCSS, React.
Astro or similar frameworks.
Responsive design and accessibility best practices.
Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms.
Experience with managing shared Git repositories.
Proven experience managing software teams, preferably in remote and/or volunteer settings.
Strong project management and communication skills.
Enthusiasm and commitment to BfE's cause.
Qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for using technology to build a more prosperous and sustainable future.
Desire to bring diverse perspectives, energy, knowledge, and skills to the role.
Able to commit 6-8 hrs per week, for at least a year.

Nice to have

Familiarity with full-stack development: Python or other backend languages.
CI/CD, containerization, databases, testing.
Data structures and algorithms.

Benefits

An opportunity to join the global leadership team in a large global nonprofit and network with people across different disciplines who share a joint passion for social entrepreneurship and startups.
Constant interactions with a growing global community of diverse, talented, and passionate BfE members across the world.
Making a social impact with your professional skills while further developing them in the business context of a nonprofit incubator.