Job Title

Full Stack Developer

Job Description

The Patrick J McGovern Foundation (PJMF) is seeking an experienced, multi-faceted and self-driven Full Stack Developer (FSD) to join our Products and Services function. This role will be directly engaged with the development, deployment and maintenance of data and AI products that will drive positive social impact around the world. The FSD is responsible for full-stack development of cloud solutions that are based around ML model predictions, using a rapid prototyping development approach. We are a small, high-performing team and in many ways function as a startup. As such, the ideal candidate will be someone who can develop an end-to-end solution around which our ML products will be deployed. For a summary of PJMF’s current products, please visit our website: https://www.mcgovern.org/our-work/data-solutions/.

How you’ll make an impact:

Collaborative Development: Work closely with the Director, Lead Engineer & Data Scientist, Software Development Engineer, and DevOps Engineer to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of AI-based products. Contribute to the vision and execution of product architecture, UI/UX designs, infrastructure deployment and ensuring high-quality work output

Nonprofit Consultation Support: Contribute to consultations with nonprofit partners exploring data and technology solutions. The ability to explain technical concepts with empathy and clarity is critical, as this role helps equip partners with the tools and knowledge to succeed.

Open Source Contribution: Help extend the reach and impact of PJMF’s technology solutions by contributing to internal and community-led open source projects.

Product Integration: Develop and deploy full-stack applications for cloud-based solutions that align with the rapid prototyping development approach. Collaborate with the team to integrate ML model predictions into user-friendly interfaces, ensuring the reliability, safety, and scalability of the end products.

User-Centric Design: Implement intuitive user interfaces for AI-backed web and mobile applications Understand end-user needs and requirements to design and develop applications that effectively address challenges within the social good sector. Prototype, test, and iterate on full-stack solutions, incorporating user feedback for continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with team members to address communication outreach and resource needs related to front-end and mobile development. Ensure effective communication with cross-functional teams, contributing to the success of AI products.

Restrictions

• No telecommuting
• Agencies are OK

Requirements

What you will need to succeed: Experience – 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development, with proven expertise in both UI development and backend integration. Experience with Python-based codebases is required.

Development – Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React or React Native. Strong programming experience with Python is required, as our core codebase is primarily Python-based. Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc), source control (GitHub), and issue tracking (Jira) is also strongly preferred.

Infrastructure – Production experience with cloud services (preferably AWS), containerization (e.g., Docker), and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) is a plus. Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL systems (e.g. MongoDB, DynamoDB). Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) is a plus.

Prototyping - ability to create both Low-Fidelity (LoFI) and High-Fidelity (HiFi) wireframes, building interactive prototypes for user testing, developer collaboration, and visual representation is a plus. Experience using Figma or equivalent tools for wireframing and collaboration is also a plus

Communication – Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Teamwork – Effective team player who understands the responsibility every individual brings to the table and how to encourage and drive results from each team member; ability to work collaboratively within a high-performance, startup-like environment

High Performance – Ability to quickly learn new technologies and methodologies to ensure successful and timely completion of product development

Results-oriented – Highly organized and detail-oriented, self-driven and able to adapt to learning and implementing new technologies, and creative in solving issues as they arise

Cultural alignment – An advocate for social progress; interest in emerging technologies and their ability to advance societal outcomes

Work eligibility – Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About the Company

The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence and data science solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all. PJMF works in partnership with public, private, and social institutions to drive progress on our most pressing challenges, including digital health, climate change, broad digital access, and data maturity in the social sector.

Contact Info

• Contact: The People Team
• E-mail contact: people@mcgovern.org
• Web: https://jobs.lever.co/mcgovern/631186df-9f5b-453b-b81b-d38b13891980