Impact Full-Stack Developer with 10h/w - Regular job / Hiwi / Hilfswissenschaftler / Students

Little World is a purpose-driven, social-tech non-profit startup dedicated to fostering integration and social participation for disadvantaged immigrants. Through our innovative progressive webapp, we connect volunteer German speakers with immigrant German learners, facilitating weekly conversations that foster language skills, social bonds, and a welcoming culture.

Our App offers live chat and video call features, a custom matching algorithm and many user management features that help us manage and connect our growing userbase of 5000+ users.
You will be helping us add new features to our application and maintain and scale it.

As we expand our impact, we’re looking for a Part-Time Full-Stack Developer to directly code with our CTO Tim to contribute 10 hours per week to our platform’s development. This role is ideal for someone based in or near Aachen, with the flexibility to work remotely.

• Develop and maintain features on our platform using Python, Django, React ( Javascript/Typescript )
• Collaborate with the team to deliver user-friendly and scalable solutions.
• Optimize deployments and manage Dockerized applications.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues to ensure seamless user experience.
• Assist in improving platform performance and implementing innovative features.

Must-Have:

• Fluent in English (German is a bonus).
• A fast and reliable communicator, even in a part-time capacity.

Advanced experience in:

• Version Control: Git (pull requests, actions).
• Backend Programming: Python and Django ( with Django-Rest-Framework )
• Containerization: Docker.
• Web Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, React.
• Basic familiarity with:
• Linux + shell scripting (bash).

Bonus Skills for the curious:

• Experience with Kubernetes and GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with project management tools

• Purpose-Driven Work: Your contributions directly impact the integration and social participation of vulnerable groups.
• Flexibility: Work remotely with an option to collaborate in-person in Aachen with our CTO Tim.
• Challenging Tasks: Work on meaningful technical challenges with room for innovation and improve your coding skills.
• Supportive Team: Join a highly motivated and experienced team dedicated to making a difference.

Ready to challenge yourself all awhile doing good for society? Then join our thriving team, learn tons of new stuff and get coding with our beloved Tim and Sean!

Optimally provide any relevant work samples (e.g., GitHub link or portfolio links inside your CV or send them by email) - thrilled to meet you soon!

Tim, Alice, Sean, Oliver and Melina