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Job Description

Matakite Online Trust of New Zealand is a registered charity who help nonprofits to be digitally transformed. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Volunteering Web Developer to contribute their expertise in developing and maintaining client side web apps and mobile apps. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our online presence and ensuring a seamless user experience for all the stakeholders for the clients.

1. Website Development:
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand requirements for new features and functionalities.
   • Design and develop responsive and user-friendly web applications, ensuring a positive user experience.
   • Implement and maintain scalable and modular code structures to facilitate future updates and improvements.
2. Content Management:
   • Update and manage website content using the chosen content management system (CMS).
   • Implement improvements to enhance overall website navigation, accessibility, and user engagement.
3. Security and Performance:
   • Regularly perform security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
   • Optimize website performance through code optimizations, caching strategies, and other performance-enhancing techniques.
   • Monitor website analytics and performance metrics, implementing solutions to improve speed and efficiency.
4. Collaboration:
   • Work closely with cross-functional teams to align web development initiatives with organizational goals.
   • Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
5. Testing and Debugging:
   • Conduct thorough testing of web applications to identify and resolve bugs and issues.
   • Implement debugging procedures to ensure a smooth and error-free user experience.
6. Documentation:
   • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all web development processes, including coding standards, best practices, and troubleshooting guides.
   • Ensure that documentation is accessible and understandable for team members with varying technical backgrounds.

Technologies to be Used:

1. Front-end Technologies:
   • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
   • React.js, Angular, or Vue.js for front-end development
   • Responsive web design principles
2. Back-end Technologies:
   • Server-side languages such as Node.js, Python, or Ruby
   • Frameworks like Express.js, Django, or Ruby on Rails
3. Database Management:
   • MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB for database design and management
4. Content Management System (CMS):
   • WordPress, Drupal, or a similar CMS for content updates
5. Security:
   • Implementing secure coding practices
   • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
6. Performance Optimization:
   • Caching mechanisms
   • Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
   • Minification and compression techniques
7. Version Control:
   • Git for version control and collaborative development
8. Testing and Debugging:
   • Unit testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha)
   • Debugging tools (e.g., Chrome DevTools)
9. Documentation Tools:
   • Markdown, Confluence, or similar tools for creating and maintaining documentation
10. Collaboration Tools:
    • Communication tools (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams)
    • Project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello)

Education & Experience

Relevant Education, Skills and Experience expected.

Must Have

Key Domain expertise

Employment Status

Volunteer

Educational Requirements

Any

Experience Requirements

Any

Job Location

New Zealand

Salary

0

Compensation & Other Benefits

Experience Certificate will be issued, Reference letter to be provided upon request, Cost towards travel whenever authorised,