Senior Software Engineer

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• //wevote.applytojob.com/apply.

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• Thank you Join the WeVote Movement WeVote has an open volunteer Senior Software Engineering position for an individual who wants to develop new skills with CSS/HTML, ReactJS or Python/Django, and use existing application development skills to help strengthen American Democracy.
• This position currently requires a minimum of 8 hours per week, and you could also easily spend 20 hours a week if you wanted to.
• WeVote is a great opportunity to get involved with supporting American Democracy.
• About Us WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee.
• WeVote is building a movement of over 150 excellent, passionate, part-time volunteers (starting with the founders) who build mobile technologies that will touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day.
• We believe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient.
• We have a goal of providing a positive voting experience that helps people decide how to vote.
• More information at www.wevote.us or on Twitter @WeVote .
• What You'll Do Our system is quite large and battle-tested.
• We have some very interesting and challenging engineering projects as we get ready for the 2026 elections.
• Install our software on your development machine.

We need full-stack engineers who can work in both React and Python, but if you prefer to focus on one or the other, we can work with you as well. https:

• //github.com/wevote/WebApp - React-based Mobile Website, or https://github.com/wevote/WeVoteServer - Django/Python API Server ( Mac/Unix only ) Work with one of our engineering teams (3-5 people) in weekly Zoom meetings, where we have code discussions, and look at new projects available to take on.

Tackle specific issues as well as larger projects Who you are:

• Must haves.
• You want to work with an established and successful team.
• You have a passion for the latest technology and are committed to strengthening American Democracy.
• You have enough experience or aptitude that you can see 5-20 hour-long projects through to completion.
• We can support you and answer questions (with occasional pair programming), but the projects we have available could be called Intermediate to Advanced.
• You are striving for personal excellence.
• At least 8+ hours per week during our core team hours M-F 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• We understand not everyone is in the position to put in this many hours, but less time doesn’t work for our team.
• Apologies in advance. (We have other engineering volunteers working 8-40 hours per week.) A willingness to work with and support other volunteers.
• Must be currently located in the US (We are a 100% remote/volunteer-from-home project) Not required, but nice to have.
• An academic degree or work experience in CS/Comp Engineering.
• What You’ll Gain You will have the opportunity to touch the lives of millions of Americans and be part of a movement and product that will receive national attention.
• You’ll gain an opportunity to grow within the WeVote movement and meet other volunteers who are like-minded and interested in building a valuable application to empower voters across the United States.
• You’ll also gain valuable technical skills, have opportunities for leadership development, and expand your personal and professional network.

How to apply:

• Submit your resume and include a brief note/cover letter to why you are interested in WeVote and our mission Powered by JazzHR