The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation · 3 hours ago
Jr. Full Stack Developer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $106K/yr
1+ years expThe Patrick J. McGovern Foundation is a philanthropic organization focused on advancing artificial intelligence and data science solutions. They are seeking a Junior Full-Stack Developer to contribute to the development of cloud-based tools that translate machine learning insights into actionable applications for the social sector.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyNeuroscienceNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work closely with the Director, Data Scientist, Full-Stack Developer, and Platform Engineer to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of AI-based products
Contribute to the vision and execution of product architecture, UI/UX designs, infrastructure deployment, and ensuring high-quality work output
Contribute to consultations with nonprofit partners exploring data and technology solutions
The ability to explain technical concepts with empathy and clarity is critical, as this role helps equip partners with the tools and knowledge to succeed
Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications for cloud-based solutions that align with the rapid prototyping development approach, under the guidance of senior team members, with increasing ownership over time
Collaborate with the team to integrate ML model predictions into user-friendly interfaces, ensuring the reliability, safety, and scalability of the end products
Implement intuitive user interfaces for AI-backed web and mobile applications
Understand end-user needs and requirements to design and develop applications that effectively address challenges within the social good sector
Prototype, test, and iterate on full-stack solutions, incorporating user feedback for continuous improvement
Collaborate with team members to address communication, outreach, and resource needs related to front-end and mobile development
Ensure effective communication with cross-functional teams, contributing to the success of AI products
Seek and incorporate feedback through code reviews and pair programming
Grow familiarity with cloud infrastructure, deployment workflows, and system design
Build confidence working across the full stack over time, with mentorship and support
Qualification
Required
1-3 years of professional experience in full-stack development, with proven expertise in both UI development and backend integration
Experience with Python-based codebases is required
Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React or React Native
Strong programming experience with Python or Go is strongly preferred
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, etc), source control (GitHub), and issue tracking (Jira) is also strongly preferred
Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) is required
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
Effective team player who understands the responsibility every individual brings to the table and how to encourage and drive results from each team member
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and methodologies to ensure successful and timely completion of product development
Highly organized and detail-oriented, self-driven, and able to adapt to learning and implementing new technologies, and creative in solving issues as they arise
An advocate for social progress; interest in emerging technologies and their ability to advance societal outcomes
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Preferred
Experience with NoSQL systems (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) is a plus
Experience with cloud services (e.g. AWS), containerization (e.g., Docker), orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) is also a plus, but not required
Benefits
Health Coverage
Long-term Rewards
Flexible PTO
Remote Work Environment
Wellness Support
Parental Leave
Learning Reimbursements
Philanthropic Gift Matching
Company
The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
The Patrick J.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Claudia Juech
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