Software Development Volunteer

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Unique volunteer opportunity to help Evanston-based non-profit develop custom software to manage large dataset collected over many years. The Software Development volunteer will help us continue our upgrade transition from flat-file databases based in Microsoft Access into a modern cloud-hosted system, with a web front-end and a robust object-relational back-end based in open-source software, namely PHP and PostgreSQL. Long term consultant relationship would be ideal for us with highly flexible hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee data migration activities
• Write code or revise code needed for new database
• Run test reports to ensure user requirements are fulfilled
• Run training sessions with staff to mitigate user error problems
• Continuously develop the system by fixing defects and implementing new features
• Support the necessary infrastructure and framework required to operate the system

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree; MSc preferred
• 3-plus years experience in Software Development
• Knowledge of the PHP and JavaScript programming languages and the PostgreSQL database
• User interface creation in HTML and CSS
• Familiarity with the following development tools: Git, MS Access and Yii Framework
• Ability to communicate with users and understand their requirements
• Desire to grow professionally and ability to receive constructive feedback
• Sound judgment, professionalism and a positive attitude
• Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail