AUTO100: Lead Software/Solution Engineer

JerseySTEM, Inc. • ,

7d

About The Position

This is a pro-bono volunteer position. JerseySTEM is looking for talented professionals across our departments to commit time and energy as long-term engagement for our mission to provide STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls. We’re looking for a volunteer Software Development Lead with a background in software or IT to help manage small tech projects and support other technical volunteers. This person will help keep our tools and systems running smoothly by writing scripts and connecting different platforms using APIs. We work across several services (Jira, Salesforce, Google Workplace, Slack, iCiMS), and have automations to make the process of onboarding our many short term volunteers as streamlines as possible. We do this by maintaining scripts (primarily google app script/javascript) and other APIs and automated workflows.

Requirements

• Some technical, programming, or scripting experience (e.g., APIs, automation, Google Apps Script/Javascript)
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
• Some familiarity with tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Jira, Salesforce or willingness to learn
• Strong leadership/team building skills
• Resourceful, can-do attitude

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership or mentoring experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Guide and support a small team of junior engineers working on internal tools and scripts
• Make sure teams are making progress on their assigned tasks
• Step in as backup for other Tech Team leads when needed
• Help organize and track technical tasks (using tools like Jira)
• Assist in interviewing and onboarding new tech volunteers
• Commit to 6 hours per week for at least 6 months

Benefits

• Refundable deposit after six months of active membership (exempt for educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed