Linux Mobile Automaton Architect

Join Bright Mind in Creating Positive ChangeAre you interested in using technology and problem-solving skills to support meaningful community initiatives?Bright Mind Enrichment is an award-winning nonprofit organization working on innovative programs focused on wellness, community outreach, education, and support for vulnerable populations. Our initiatives have reached millions of people and have received recognition from outlets including CBS, Politico, ABC, and Newsweek.As our programs continue to grow, we're welcoming individuals with an interest in technology, software development, and digital innovation to contribute to our work.About the OpportunityWe're looking for a motivated individual who can contribute to the technology side of our nonprofit initiatives. This opportunity can be a good fit for someone with professional engineering experience, an experienced developer looking to give back, or someone earlier in their technical journey who wants practical experience working on meaningful projects.The exact scope of involvement can be shaped around your experience, interests, and availability.Potential areas of contribution include:Supporting the development and improvement of mobile applicationsWorking with Android/Kotlin and, where applicable, iOS/SwiftConnecting applications with backend services and databasesWorking with Firebase, MongoDB, and Google Cloud technologiesHelping develop and implement new featuresIdentifying bugs, performance issues, and opportunities for improvementParticipating in technical discussions, code reviews, and collaborative developmentExploring new technologies that could improve our applications and programsWorking with internal Firebase data and Google Cloud APIsHelping maintain reliable, responsive, and user-friendly applicationsTechnical BackgroundExperience in some of the following areas would be helpful:Kotlin and native Android developmentAndroid SDK and Android StudioModern Android architecture, including ViewModel and LiveDataFirebase Authentication, Firestore/Realtime Database, Cloud Functions, Crashlytics, and AnalyticsMongoDB and mobile-oriented data modelingGoogle Cloud Platform and cloud-based servicesGit and collaborative development workflowsOffline storage, threading, and mobile performance optimizationPush notifications and cloud messagingMobile analyticsApp deployment and publishingYou don't need to have experience with every technology listed. We're open to people with different levels of experience who are willing to contribute and learn.Who This Could Be a Good Fit ForWe're especially interested in people who are:Self-directed and comfortable taking initiativeInterested in applying technology to social-impact projectsComfortable working collaborativelyCurious about new technologies and approachesExperienced developers who want to contribute outside of their regular workEarly-career developers looking for hands-on experienceInterested in nonprofit technology, community outreach, or social innovationWhat You Can GainIn addition to contributing to projects with a community impact, participants may have opportunities for:Hands-on experience with nonprofit technology initiativesProfessional development and mentorshipCollaboration with other volunteers and professionalsExposure to community outreach and social-service projectsNetworking within the nonprofit and technology communitiesLeadership opportunities as our initiatives growRecognition of contributions through organizational profiles or leadership roles, where appropriateLetters of recommendation or LinkedIn recommendations from organizational leadership, based on involvementPotential opportunities to participate in panels, media initiatives, or other outreach activitiesThis is a volunteer, unpaid opportunity. The level of involvement and project responsibilities can be discussed based on availability and experience.Interested?If you'd like to learn more or explore whether your background could be a fit, reach out to info@brightmindenrichment.org.To be considered, you can send a resume or brief introduction to hrdept@brightmindenrichment.org.Learn more about our work through Bright Mind Enrichment and our Street Care initiative.