Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Web Surfing Studios is a volunteer-run software development community where aspiring developers learn by building and operating real software alongside experienced engineers. The Junior Software Engineer - Volunteer role provides practical experience across the software development lifecycle, including application development, testing, code review, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, deployment, monitoring, and production support.
Skills
- Basic understanding of programming and software development concepts
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming and fundamental data structures
- Demonstrated commitment to learning and building independently
- Willingness to collaborate, ask questions, and continue developing your skills
- Ability to consistently dedicate approximately 5–10 hours per week for several months
Benefits
- Build practical software engineering skills
- Work on real deployed applications and infrastructure
- Develop a stronger technical portfolio
- Learn modern development processes and tooling
- Receive ongoing mentorship from experienced engineers
- Work alongside and network with other developers
- Gain experience collaborating as part of a software team
- The program is remote-first and entirely online, with most work completed flexibly and asynchronously around your existing schedule
- Short team meetings in the evenings for participants who are available, providing opportunities to collaborate, ask questions, and stay connected without requiring a traditional fixed schedule
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