Volunteer Full Stack Web Developer

Who is the THRIVE Project?

Passionate about sustainability? Looking to collaborate with a driven team to make a better future? Join us, and make the world a better place.

We are a global for-impact organisation with members in over 40 countries. All of us strive to make our world thrivable - to ensure humanity can face global issues effectively and sustainably.

As a leading not-for-profit in the thrivability space, we seek to implement climate-friendly policies, educate communities, and advocate for a future where humanity can live in harmony and solidarity with nature. This is achieved through a variety of research, publishing educational content including articles and podcasts, and hosting webinars with sustainability experts.

We collaborate with NGOs, businesses, individuals and others to this end, because #ThrivabilityMatters.

By joining THRIVE, you can make a difference.

To find out more, head to our website: https://ThrivabilityMatters.Org/

Why join THRIVE?

When you become a volunteer at THRIVE, you’ll receive:

• Significant references for your work endeavours
• A community experience and sense of belonging
• Shared expertise from other team members
• A greater understanding of how organisations like ours are structured
• Opportunities to learn whole new skillsets with practical experience
• Possibilities to take on leadership roles if you’re interested
• Induction, training, and mentorship sessions
• The opportunity to develop your presentation skills
• A platform to learn and spread awareness about sustainability issues and their solutions

The Role

We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic full stack web developer with a passion for sustainability to work with our friendly, dynamic team to inspire people around the world to make a better future.

As part of THRIVE, you will have the opportunity to:

• Champion new initiatives.
• Improve existing initiatives.
• Help shape our thrivability efforts.
• Meet regularly with team members.
• Present ideas to people from a variety of disciplines. 

Your efforts will enrich our website and help inspire people to create a thrivable future.

Key/Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications across the full stack, including front-end and back-end technologies.
• Design user interactions on web pages, ensuring responsiveness and seamless user experiences.
• Collaborate with the design team to implement visual elements into web applications.
• Build scalable and optimised databases, integrating data from various sources.
• Write clean and efficient code using languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Node.js, PHP. or Django.
• Conduct testing and debugging to ensure application functionality and security.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends for continuous improvement.
• Work in an agile environment, participating in code reviews and providing technical guidance to team members.
• A desire to make a sustainable world and better future for all.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field OR minimum of 2 years of equivalent commercial experience.
• Experience with the following:
• Responsive design for mobile and desktop (with graphic design/UX/UI team)
• Optimisation of codebase and cross-platform compatibility
• Server/Tracking technologies: Docker, Git, VStudio, CentOS, Win Pro
• Coding technologies: Python, PHP, JS/JQuery, Node.js, HTML/CSS, PostgreSQL

Preferred Requirements

• Fluency in English (preferred).
• Willingness to learn new skills
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• The ability to be proactive and self-manage your time.
• A self-driven mindset to make a better future for all.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills. 
• Well-developed problem-solving abilities.

At THRIVE, we work to create a thrivable future, where everyone can live in harmony with nature.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe that everyone has a role to play in tackling the challenges affecting our world. As a member of our team, you will be part of a global movement that is making a difference in the world. 

Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Ready to make a thrivable future? Apply today.