Help us create the backend infrastructure for the website you're currently on!

In this project, you'll be helping develop the backend systems to allow our platform to make a huge impact! We'll be using Strapi which is a headless CMS that will help us develop at rapid speeds! We'll also be using other modern web technologies such as node js, PostgreSQL, Docker and using REST API principles to develop the backend.

We'll have weekly meetings where we meet with the front-end team to discuss the platform's direction and status and have a special backend-focused meeting where you can get one-on-one help. 

We accept people of all skill levels to come join and make our goals possible!

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- Must be able to understand the vision of the project at a high level, and be able to develop and implement a maintainable, flexible, and extendable backend of the platform/product.
- Must be willing to work closely with the Product Owner, UI/UX Lead, and Frontend Lead to bring platform functionality to life.
- Go-to person for backend-related needs.
- Be willing to assist Jr. Backend Developers in understanding their role and deliverables.
- Be willing to assist with code reviews and Pull Requests related to backend work.
- Lead roles will probably require at least 10 hours per week to be effective, however, this could be more or less based on experience, organization, and communication ability.

Lead Developer - Backend Team

## Importance of The Role
Dev Launchers is building the platform that helps people from diverse backgrounds transition into a technical career. As the backend team lead, you will lead architectural designs and mentor a team of developers.

## Backend Team
We use Strapi as our API service and Postgres database to support multiple frontend projects. Currently the team has a product manager and 3 developers. 

## What You Will Do
- Partner with the product manager to build new features
- Recruit and mentor team members
- Work with the Platform Enablement team to make it easy for frontend teams to test API integrations
- Be the driver of technical decisions
- Collaborate with other project teams

## What You Will Learn
- Mentor and manage a team
- Collaborate with people around the world
- Deliver high quality software

## Who You are

### Required skills:
- Few years of software development experience
- Comfortable with making autonomous decisions
- Excellent communicator
- Curious to identity new problems and propose solutions

### Bonus skills:
- Familiar with front-end technologies, such as HTML, CSS and React
- Familiar with backend technologies, such as REST API and Postgres
- Experience with Agile development methodology

## About The Organization
Dev Launchers is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing people from diverse backgrounds to tackle future-proof careers. We are made up of people just like you.
Dev Launchers facilitates ambitious open-source software projects, along with other projects centered around communities and products. We use those same projects to train our members in skills in the realm of software, leadership, community management, product development, marketing, and anything else that may be required to launch real-world products.
We are dedicated to preparing our members for success!




Backend Team Lead

Site Backend

Play a role in building the site you're currently on!

By joining this project you'll become part of a large, technically advanced team working toward huge impact. Our team works with modern web technologies and uses widely accepted standard practices in agile software development. 

This project is currently split into two sub-teams: the front end and the back end. We do weekly sync-ups  where the entire group gets together to be briefed on the overall status of the project and give input on product direction, then sub-team focus sessions are held to give hand on support to individual team members and small groups. The leaders of this project, along with all of our members, are open to guiding people of all skill levels as they work toward building cool new features into the platform!



By joining this project you'll become part of a large, technically advanced team working toward a huge impact. We're seeking experts and leaders in various fields to help advise our organization, lead our projects, and work with our project leaders to maximize the good we can accomplish together! 

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New members joining the organization are able to learn while contributing to different areas of our platform based on their interests, building out meaningful features and insights while being introduced to important concepts. This team owns everything on the site/platform that other teams *don't*. After team members are familiar with the platform and our resources, they move on to be placed on existing teams or begin their own!

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## Resources

#### Getting Started? Check this stuff out!
 - [The Definitive Guide For Team Members](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1djZ-fsZVFqtPoFi46kKwSYamI2YgRSAJg3vG6YnWuMs/edit#slide=id.gd7d3f2cac1_0_11)

#### Important Links For Everyone:
- [Zenhub Team Board](https://app.zenhub.com/workspaces/hello-world-team-644b85772003020cab70d47e/board)

#### For Developers:
- [Github Repo](https://github.com/dev-launchers/dev-launchers-platform)
- [Interactive Shared Component Library](https://www.chromatic.com/library?appId=632ca21aeea1618b7fa0bf48)

#### For UX Designers:
- [Design System Figma](https://www.figma.com/file/EwzuhhvTulvFRMvhTD5VAh/Dev-Launchers-Style-Guide?node-id=2201%3A10665&t=qrFJQUDBf2vyNW1e-0)
- Personas (coming soon)
- [Dev Launchers Brand Book](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YJjIfADFS1Gu58NpqtkjKSKwOVNInVdH3GNEY_CoVIU/edit#slide=id.gcf67adfa4e_1_506 )
- [Interactive Shared Component Library](https://www.chromatic.com/library?appId=632ca21aeea1618b7fa0bf48)

#### For UX Researchers:
- [Design System Figma](https://www.figma.com/file/EwzuhhvTulvFRMvhTD5VAh/Dev-Launchers-Style-Guide?node-id=2201%3A10665&t=qrFJQUDBf2vyNW1e-0)
- Personas (coming soon)
- [Additional Research Drive Link](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-p6FSffXjq9BOPPkrAqaM6iPjyWL8HyQ?usp=share_link)
- [Interactive Shared Component Library](https://www.chromatic.com/library?appId=632ca21aeea1618b7fa0bf48)


Hello World

We're building a platform that inspires people to build cool software project ideas that will follow the Dev Launchers ethos. This platform will be able to take in ideas from members of Dev Launchers, display these ideas for other users to interact with, and finally allow members to adopt others' ideas.

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Often people have ideas that they do not have the bandwidth to address. These ideas will be further fleshed out by engaging members of the community. With our idea hub, we can brainstorm better, interact with other members' dream software projects, and build more together!

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## Target Audience

- **Who:** 
  - Dev launchers between 18–54 years of age who want to bring their ideas or collaborate on other dev launcher’s ideas. 
  -  For more information check out our [User Personas & user journey maps (WIP) in FigJam](https://www.figma.com/file/wZOu3DawCKymngV9WLJ4Q3/DL-IdeaSpace---Personas-%2B-user-journey?node-id=0%3A1).  
- **Why:** 
  - Help dev launchers workshop their ideas to a point where they have the green light to recruit. 
  -  Help dev launchers learn new tech skills by pairing them with experienced members and working on real life projects.
- What:  
  - Web responsive app
- How: 
  - To access IdeaSpace, Dev Launcher’s members can go to the [Dream](https://devlaunchers.org/ideas) category on the Dev Launchers website.

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## Core Features

1. Sign in / Register 
2. User account settings
3. Submit a new idea
4. Like / save / share an idea
5. Idea project owner’s toDolist
6. Search, browse and filter ideas
7. View idea project detail
8. Workshop and collaborate on other people’s ideas
9. My ideas dashboard
10. Receive email and push notification

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## Target Devices
- Desktop (95% of our audience)
- iPhone (4%)
- iPad (1%)

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## Target Browsers
- Chrome (77% of our audience)
- Microsoft Edge (16%)
- Safari (2.81%)
- Firefox (1.31%)
- Opera (0.54%)

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## Dependencies
- Our platform has a dependency with the “[User Profile](https://devlaunchers.com/projects/User-profile)” project, a social networking web-based system whose purpose is to centralize all dev launchers accounts and information. 
- IdeaSpace uses many of the UI components and follows the Dev Launcher’s design system standards developed by the [Platform enablement team](https://devlaunchers.org/projects/platform-enablement).  For more info you can check [Dev Launcher’s style guide](https://www.figma.com/file/EwzuhhvTulvFRMvhTD5VAh/Dev-Launchers-Style-Guide?node-id=1055%3A1098).

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## Helpful Resources

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#### Product related:
 - [Success metrics](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ulsX6jQ__OoXBbONKxZTT53gFNZPUzQcpi7jBpq2G0Y/edit#gid=573948202)
 - [Competitor audit](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZGeUO_RWOCeg5T0AIYaEBhEg7yCmvQ1tj1fdW7M2CCs/edit#gid=0)

#### UX Research and Design related:
- [Dev Launchers Brand Book](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YJjIfADFS1Gu58NpqtkjKSKwOVNInVdH3GNEY_CoVIU/edit#slide=id.gcf67adfa4e_1_506)
- [Design System Figma](https://www.figma.com/file/EwzuhhvTulvFRMvhTD5VAh/Dev-Launchers-Style-Guide?node-id=2201%3A10665&t=qrFJQUDBf2vyNW1e-0)
- [User Personas & User Journey Maps](https://www.figma.com/file/wZOu3DawCKymngV9WLJ4Q3/DL-IdeaSpace---Personas-%2B-user-journey?node-id=0%3A1)

#### Development related:
 - [Github Repository](https://github.com/dev-launchers/dev-launchers-platform)
 - [Github Sprint branch](https://github.com/dev-launchers/dev-launchers-platform/tree/development/ideaspace) - where all of the team's current changes live while a sprint is ongoing.
- [Interactive Shared Component Library](https://www.chromatic.com/library?appId=632ca21aeea1618b7fa0bf48)

#### Project documentation:
- [IdeaSpace documentation](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wmiWbjfeH1pdlvrUKLp8ZjbYbXN1CHobZs6GKij8o3s/edit?usp=sharing) - spreadsheet that stores and centralizes all our project management, development and UX research documentation, information architecture maps, UX designs, etc. 

IdeaSpace

Play a role in building the page **you're currently on!**

By joining this project you'll become part of a team pursuing the best user experience for team leaders, team members and even donors!

This project relies on innovation, We're seeking people with interest to spread ideas for a better version of the current page you're reading from.

If you think you're up for the challenge then don't be hesitant and join us on this journey where you'll learn all different kind of skills from agile software development to communicating with various project leaders.

NewBuild Projects

Dev Launchers helps developers and designers advance their skills and confidence to the next level allowing them to thrive in their careers. Dev Recruit allows members of the Dev Launchers Community to easily find products and projects that align with their personal goals. For prospective members of the Dev Launchers Community, it gives an insight into what types of projects, involvement and interaction are available to join the organization. This creates a central platform for members and non-members alike to begin or continue their journey at Dev Launchers by simply filtering through different open positions and finding the ones that best align with their goals, experience, available time and position titles.

Dev Recruit

This team is all about creating a stable, well-defined framework for other teams in the organization to utilize. This is done via developing shared components and functionalities, along with providing support and guidance to other teams in order to assist them in getting up to speed using the framework. 

- Collaborate with our product and feature teams
- Ensure the platform is developed in line with customer requirements. Build the platform incrementally
- Build and deploy in increments and secure frequent feedback and validation from users and other cross-functional teams. Focus on usability
- Provide platforms that are easy to use via self-service capabilities and supporting documentation. Commit to support and maintenance
- Ensure the platform’s sustainability and uptime, and commit to appropriate service-level agreements. Lead by example 

Platform Enablement Team

Did you know that all people in the world are six or fewer social connections away from each other? 

We are aiming to design and implement a social networking web-based system which connects members to communicate thoughts, share context and manage projects in one place across different Dev platforms. 

As this project is **user centered** and **front-end based**, you will be fast-tracked into modern web technologies such as: JavaScript, React, NodeJS, HTML, and CSS. Your creative side will also shine as you will be creating functional and visual components and prototypes that our users will interact with DAILY!

Come join us! You will be helping to build and develop the social network and accelerate the process of connecting anyone you want to know in the world. 



Dev User Profile


Universal Design team goal is to create guidelines and manage the product teams to ensure that the organization products are designed with a consistent and high-quality user experience in mind. 

The team will establish a User-Centered Design Process that puts the needs and preferences of the user at the center of the product development process and encourage collaboration among the product teams to ensure that everyone is working towards the same set of guidelines.

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## Target Audience
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- Internal product team members (UX Researchers, UX Designers, Developers and Team Leads)
- External Dev Launchers audience (TBD)

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## Needs
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- Leverage design consistency across Dev Launchers products. 
- Facilitate collaboration and communication between product teams.
- Define and overcome pain points of product teams.

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## Product
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A package of resources that provides a single source of truth for our product teams.

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## Core Features
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- Design System
- Universal design,  communication, and accessibility guidelines 
- Shared templates and files 
- Design feedback & reviews 
- Shared Dev Launchers personas 
- Design documentation

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## Resources
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#### Getting Started? Check this stuff out!
 - [The Definitive Guide For Team Members](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1djZ-fsZVFqtPoFi46kKwSYamI2YgRSAJg3vG6YnWuMs/edit#slide=id.gd7d3f2cac1_0_11)

#### Important Links For Everyone:
- [ZenHub Team Board](https://app.zenhub.com/workspaces/universal-design-team-64065dde28ac6e00109e2e21/board)

#### For UX Designers:
- [Design System Figma](https://www.figma.com/file/EwzuhhvTulvFRMvhTD5VAh/Dev-Launchers-Style-Guide?node-id=2201%3A10665&t=qrFJQUDBf2vyNW1e-0)
- Personas (coming soon)
- [Dev Launchers Brand Book](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YJjIfADFS1Gu58NpqtkjKSKwOVNInVdH3GNEY_CoVIU/edit#slide=id.gcf67adfa4e_1_506 )
- [Interactive Shared Component Library](https://www.chromatic.com/library?appId=632ca21aeea1618b7fa0bf48)

#### For UX Researchers:
- [Design System Figma](https://www.figma.com/file/EwzuhhvTulvFRMvhTD5VAh/Dev-Launchers-Style-Guide?node-id=2201%3A10665&t=qrFJQUDBf2vyNW1e-0)
- Personas (coming soon)
- [Additional Research Drive Link](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-p6FSffXjq9BOPPkrAqaM6iPjyWL8HyQ?usp=share_link)
- [Interactive Shared Component Library](https://www.chromatic.com/library?appId=632ca21aeea1618b7fa0bf48)

Universal Design Team

Please find below a brief description of some of our ongoing projects: 

**Community Resource Page:** As part of our commitment to community growth, we are currently developing a comprehensive resource page. This resource hub will serve as a centralized repository of valuable information, guides, tutorials, and resources relevant to our community's interests. It will empower our members to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and navigate their journey within the Dev Launchers Community more effectively.

**Community Hub Page:** In addition to the resource page, we are also crafting a dynamic and interactive community hub page. This hub will act as the heart of our community, providing a platform for discussions, collaboration, and networking. It will feature forums, chat rooms, and tools to facilitate connections and knowledge exchange among our members.

Through these initiatives, our Community Development Team is dedicated to nurturing a thriving, engaged, and continually expanding Dev Launchers Community. We are excited to work hand in hand with our members and volunteers to achieve these objectives and create a vibrant and supportive community ecosystem.
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## Resources

#### Getting Started? Check this stuff out!
 - [The Definitive Guide For Team Members](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1djZ-fsZVFqtPoFi46kKwSYamI2YgRSAJg3vG6YnWuMs/edit#slide=id.gd7d3f2cac1_0_11)

#### Important Links For Everyone:
- [Zenhub Team Board](https://app.zenhub.com/workspaces/hello-world-team-644b85772003020cab70d47e/board)

#### For Developers:
- [Github Repo](https://github.com/dev-launchers/dev-launchers-platform)
- [Interactive Shared Component Library](https://www.chromatic.com/library?appId=632ca21aeea1618b7fa0bf48)

#### For UX Designers:
- [Design System Figma](https://www.figma.com/file/EwzuhhvTulvFRMvhTD5VAh/Dev-Launchers-Style-Guide?node-id=2201%3A10665&t=qrFJQUDBf2vyNW1e-0)
- Personas (coming soon)
- [Dev Launchers Brand Book](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YJjIfADFS1Gu58NpqtkjKSKwOVNInVdH3GNEY_CoVIU/edit#slide=id.gcf67adfa4e_1_506 )
- [Interactive Shared Component Library](https://www.chromatic.com/library?appId=632ca21aeea1618b7fa0bf48)

#### For UX Researchers:
- [Design System Figma](https://www.figma.com/file/EwzuhhvTulvFRMvhTD5VAh/Dev-Launchers-Style-Guide?node-id=2201%3A10665&t=qrFJQUDBf2vyNW1e-0)
- Personas (coming soon)
- [Additional Research Drive Link](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-p6FSffXjq9BOPPkrAqaM6iPjyWL8HyQ?usp=share_link)
- [Interactive Shared Component Library](https://www.chromatic.com/library?appId=632ca21aeea1618b7fa0bf48)


Community Development Team

[Dev Launchers] Platform Governance

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## Importance of The Role
Dev Launchers is building the platform that helps people from diverse backgrounds transition into a technical career. As the lead for the new Quality Assurance (QA) team, you will lead the technical direction of the testing architecture.

## Quality Assurance Team
This is a new team to build out the testing infrastructure for the platform. You will work with other teams to design unit, integration, end-to-end tests and production monitoring. You will help other teams adopt best practices in debugging and documentation. 

## What You Will Do
- Design easy to use and automated testing architecture
- Recruit and mentor team members
- Work with the Platform Enablement team to create a culture for high quality software
- Be the driver of technical decisions
- Collaborate with other project teams

## What You Will Learn
- Mentor and manage a team
- Collaborate with people around the world
- Deliver high quality software

## Who You are
### Required skills:
- Few years of QA experience
- Comfortable with making autonomous decisions
- Excellent communicator
- Curious to identity new problems and propose solutions

### Bonus skills:
- Familiar with front-end technologies, such as HTML, CSS and React
- Familiar with backend technologies, such as REST API and Postgres
- Experience with Agile development methodology

## About The Organization
Dev Launchers is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing people from diverse backgrounds to tackle future-proof careers. We are made up of people just like you.
Dev Launchers facilitates ambitious open-source software projects, along with other projects centered around communities and products. We use those same projects to train our members in skills in the realm of software, leadership, community management, product development, marketing, and anything else that may be required to launch real-world products.
We are dedicated to preparing our members for success!



QA Lead

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The first sprint of the Hello World team, which last for two weeks. This sprint begins on 3/5/23 and ends on 3/19/23

Get all of our new team members familiar with Dev Launchers!

First Sprint Concludes

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The official release of the IdeaSpace platform! This adds the IdeaSpace app to the main site, allowing Dev Launchers members to begin using it internally.

Launch

Initial Release

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Working towards finishing the new project page design

Sessions component

Open roles component

Members component

Vision component

Redesign the Project Page (DONE)

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# Project Platform
This is a new team to build out our project management platform. We will start with building out Zenhub integration for managing our internal projects. From that experience, we will expand into building a solution that helps 100s of teams succeed in their projects

# What You Will Do
- Work with the Technical Program Manager to implement Zehhub integration
- Recruit and mentor team members
- Work with the product owner to decide direction of the platform
- Be the driver of technical decisions
- Collaborate with other project leads

# What You Will Learn
- Mentor and manage a team
- Collaborate with people around the world
- Deliver high quality software

# Who You are
## Required skills:
- Few years of software development and project management experience
- Comfortable with making autonomous decisions
- Excellent communicator

## Bonus skills:
- Familiar with front-end technologies, such as HTML, CSS and React
- Familiar with backend technologies, such as REST API and Postgres
- Experience with Agile development methodology


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