TeachSurfing is a social startup founded in 2015 in Berlin, Germany. Our vision is to bridge cultural gaps and enrich education by bringing people together through knowledge-sharing events. The goal is to connect volunteers with host organizations to organize informal educational activities such as workshops. We developed our platform (www.teachsurfing.org) to serve as a tool to enable both sides to connect, to prepare and to organize quality workshops. Currently, the TeachSurfing online platform has over 2200 users and 209 organizations.
TeachSurfing is seeking
Web Developers to join a knowledge sharing revolution!
JavaScript Frontend | Java Backend
Project based position full or part-time
Options for Contract | Freelancer | Working Student | Intern
Job description
We are looking for a highly qualified frontend and a backend developer to work with us on the further development of our online platform. The platform is to be optimized for mobile devices and expanded to include e-learning courses as well as recommendation and administration functions. We are looking for both front-end and back-end developers who are strong team player and are passionate and motivated to create social impact with their expertise.
The main focus of the project is the further development of the frontend and both developers will work closely together.
Your responsibilities and tasks:
- Design and develop new features on our platform www.teachsurfing.org, for example, improving our interactive map
- Improve existing code and upgrade the platform to a responsive design
Qualifications we are looking for:
As a frontend developer:
- Strong knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JQuery
- Experience in AngularJS, Angular, Bootstrap, Grunt, RESTful Web Services
- Experience working with Node.js and Ruby on Rails is a plus
- Experience using map APIs for example HERE map and open street map is a plus
As a backend developer:
- Experience in J2EE, Java Persistence API, Spring, MySQL, REST API, Maven
- Experience working with Docker and Amazon Web Services is a plus
What you can look forward to:
- Flexible working hours and possibility to work in the TeachSurfing office at Kreuzberg
- You are part of our international team with great team spirit, in which German and English are spoken
- Your work will have a direct social impact
- You gain experience working in a social startup
Scope of work & type of employment:
The project is limited in time and lasts for approximately 4 months full-time. There might be a possibility to extend to a maximum of nine months. You can decide whether you want to work full-time or part-time. We are also flexible in the type of employment: you can work as a freelancer or be employed by us.
Interested?
Please submit your CV and cover letter to ambassadors@teachsurfing.org.
We encourage everyone regardless of age, gender, identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability to apply for this position. We are a diverse team with an inclusive approach.
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