Cloud Engineer (Volunteer)
Organization : Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Division : PromiseLink / PromisePath
Location : Remote
Type : Volunteer (Unpaid)
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, academic enrichment, literacy development, creative expression, and housing initiatives, MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces where young people can thrive.
Our technology initiatives, PromiseLink (mentor platform) and PromisePath (student learning app), are designed to connect mentors, educators, and students through digital innovation. These tools integrate mentorship, learning analytics, and community engagement — building digital pathways to equity and empowerment.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to support the deployment and hosting of a mobile application that will be available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing CI / CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and mobile app publishing workflows for iOS and Android platforms.
This role will work closely with our App Development Team to ensure the seamless deployment, reliability, and scalability of MAP’s digital products that serve mentors, students, and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for mobile app hosting and backend services
- Set up and manage CI / CD pipelines for iOS and Android app builds
- Collaborate with mobile developers to ensure smooth deployment to App Store and Google Play Store
- Configure and manage APNs (Apple Push Notification Service) and Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for push notifications
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure app reliability and performance
- Manage environment configurations (staging, production) and secure storage of credentials, certificates, and keys
- Optimize deployment processes and troubleshoot build and submission issues on both platforms
- Coordinate with UX / UI designers and backend engineers to ensure system efficiency and platform security
- Check and respond to emails daily, ensuring all responses are completed within 48 hours
- Take responsibility for performance improvement by monitoring deployment metrics and optimizing release workflows
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)3+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Mobile Infrastructure EngineerStrong knowledge of mobile deployment processes for both iOS (App Store Connect, TestFlight) and Android (Google Play Console)Experience with CI / CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Jenkins, or FastlaneProficiency with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure services (Lambda, EC2, S3, Firebase, etc.)Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration (Kubernetes a plus)Strong understanding of app signing, provisioning profiles, and certificates for iOS and AndroidExcellent problem-solving and communication skillsCollaborative, detail-oriented, and mission-driven approach to technical innovationNice to Have
Experience with Flutter, React Native, or native iOS / Android build pipelinesKnowledge of API deployment and serverless architectureFamiliarity with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and security best practicesInterest in education, nonprofit technology, or digital inclusion initiativesCommitment
Volunteer technical role requiring approximately 5–10 hours per weekMinimum 6-month commitment preferredFully remote with flexible collaboration scheduleWhat You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience managing cloud infrastructure for impactful educational technologyCollaboration with app developers, UX designers, and nonprofit innovatorsThe opportunity to lead technical deployment for a purpose-driven digital productMentorship, professional references, and portfolio-building experienceThe satisfaction of using cloud engineering to bridge technology and equityApplication Process
Please send your resume, LinkedIn profile, and a brief statement of interest to hr@mentorapromise.org with the subject line Cloud Engineer.
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