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THIS IS AN UNPAID, REMOTE VOLUNTEER POSITION. Please read carefully before applying. Founded in 2015, BfE has worked with over 100 social enterprise startups to drive bottom-up social innovation and address issues such as economic empowerment, clean energy, gender inequality, access to education, and more, spanning across Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East & North Africa. In BfE Technology, developers, product managers, and designers collaborate to build websites, apps, and tools that streamline operations, enhance collaboration among our global volunteer teams, and market us to the global community that may benefit from our help. These products are vital in enabling us to maintain efficiency and effectiveness as we scale our impact across diverse regions and sectors. You can learn more about BfE Technology here. We are looking for a software engineering expert who is passionate about leveraging technology to drive social impact. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, project management, and team leadership, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role is open to students and working professionals. There are no geographical restrictions. Responsibilities As a Global Software Development Manager, you are expected to: Lead Teams: Manage and mentor a global team of volunteer developers. Oversee Projects: Plan, execute, and deliver software development projects aligned with organizational goals. Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver user-centered solutions. Work with Leadership: Collaborate closely with the Global Head and other Global Managers to set development priorities and strategies. Ensure Quality: Implement best practices for code quality, scalability, and maintainability. Recruit and Train: Assist in hiring, onboarding, and training new software development volunteers. Drive Innovation: Identify and implement emerging technologies to enhance efficiency. Document Processes: Maintain clear documentation for continuity and knowledge sharing. Requirements Technical Skills: Minimum 4 years of coding experience. Proficiency in modern frontend development is a must: TypeScript, TailwindCSS, React. Astro or similar frameworks. Responsive design and accessibility best practices. Familiarity with full-stack development is highly preferred: Python or other backend languages. CI/CD, containerization, databases, testing. Data structures and algorithms. Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms. Experience with managing shared Git repositories. Leadership Skills: Proven experience managing software teams, preferably in remote and/or volunteer settings. Strong project management and communication skills. Other Requirements: Enthusiasm and commitment to BfE's cause. Qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for using technology to build a more prosperous and sustainable future. Desire to bring diverse perspectives, energy, knowledge, and skills to the role. Able to commit 6-8 hrs per week, for at least a year. There are no geographical restrictions. Perks An opportunity to join the global leadership team in a large global nonprofit and network with people across different disciplines who share a joint passion for social entrepreneurship and startups. Constant interactions with a growing global community of diverse, talented, and passionate BfE members across the world. Making a social impact with your professional skills while further developing them in the business context of a nonprofit incubator. Originally posted on Himalayas