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Software Tester

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ORGANIZATION: Big Apple Greeter

  • 38 people are interested

Big Apple Greeter recently launched new proprietary software for matching visitor requests with volunteer Greeters and is currently testing and fixing bugs in the system. Given the complexity of the database, testing will continue for many months.

About the position:

Big Apple Greeter seeks a part-time volunteer Software Tester & Assistant Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have several years of software testing experience.

The Software Tester will learn the custom/proprietary system built in MySQL/Laravel and familiarize themselves with Big Apple Greeter’s software objectives.

You will work closely with the Executive Director, providing critical contributions to make the system fully functional, thus empowering New Yorkers to give back through volunteering.

Required Skills:
  • Software testing experience.
  • An interest in working with people of varying computer skills from our software developer and Executive Director to front-line volunteer staff.
  • A degree in computer science and project management experience is a plus.
  • You must be willing to work in our office downtown for the first month of the project. Thereafter, working remotely is optional.

Perks:

Opportunity to join in free walking tours, learn about New York City, and make new friends with others who love our city.

Contact: Alicia Pierro, Tel. 212-669-2364 or email apierro@bigapplegreeter.org

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About Big Apple Greeter

Location:

1 Centre Street, #2312, New York, NY 10007, US

Mission Statement

To enhance the worldwide image of NYC and enrich the New York experience by connecting visitors with knowledgeable, enthusiastic volunteers who show them the sights and sounds of the neighborhoods they know best in the five boroughs.

Description

Big Apple Greeter is a small non-profit organization that has been welcoming visitors to NYC since 1992 by offering them free 4 hour visits to a neighborhood of their choice with volunteers who know it well.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
International
Arts & Culture, Community, International

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1 Centre Street, Suite 2312New York, NY 10007

(40.71283,-74.003716)
 

SKILLS

  • Software Engineering
  • Software Development
  • IT Consulting
  • SQL / MySQL

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Time Commitment:  Minimum 5 hours a week. Flexible hours.  Preference given to those who can commit to a minimum of 6 months. For those who can commit to more hours weekly, a 3-4 month commitment would be considered.  

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