Global Talent Visa Platform - Platform Engineer

About eMigr8
eMigr8 is the tech platform for global talent mobility, relocation & settlement.
eMigr8 tackles the multi-faceted challenge of legal migration, empowering individuals to become globally attractive talents. We bridge the information gap, navigate cumbersome processes, and ease integration hurdles using the power of AI & technology platforms. This unlocks their full potential in the global economy, addressing the talent shortages faced by countries worldwide.
We provide helpful tools, AI Assistants and Agents for the end to end journey of a talent moving from one country to another. An example is our Free Visa Assessment. Dr. Zenith (Beta) - eMigr8 AI Visa Architect gives an instant diagnosis on eligibility for some Talent Visas and where you stand today. Early Access at https://dub.sh/eMigr8VisaAssessmentln
eMigr8 provides expert coaching for tech talent visas, helping individuals enhance their profiles to qualify for pathways like the UK Global Talent Visa, US O-1 Visa, French Tech Visa, Canada Startup Visa, Australia National Innovation Visa, and more. Our personalised guidance ensures individuals meet global standards and achieve their relocation & settlement goals. Learn more at https://eMigr8.ai.
Role Description
This is a part-time unpaid volunteer role requiring approximately 6 hours per week. eMigr8 is at pre-seed stage and its engineering team is building the platform infrastructure that powers global talent mobility tools. You will provide technology support across multiple OKRs, working on backend development tasks, bug fixing, API integrations, and code review support alongside the core engineering team.
This role suits junior software engineers who want structured, real-world engineering experience contributing to a live product.
Responsibilities
- Work on backend development tasks including feature builds and improvements to existing platform functionality
- Investigate and fix bugs identified through testing or user feedback
- Build and maintain API integrations with third-party services used across the platform
- Participate in code reviews, giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Write clear documentation for technical work completed, including code comments and integration notes
- Coordinate with the wider engineering team to understand priorities and flag blockers early
Qualifications
- Studying or working in software engineering, computer science, or a related field
- Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python, Node.js, or similar)
- Understanding of REST APIs, version control (Git), and basic software development workflows
- Ability to read existing codebases, understand context, and contribute without breaking things
- Good written communication for remote collaboration and documentation
Benefits of Volunteering
- Make a tangible impact on the trajectory of a promising AI-focused startup.
- Sharpen your expertise in backend engineering and platform development within a live production environment.
- Gain valuable experience in the intersection of AI, technology, and global talent mobility.
- Expand your network within the startup, technology, and international mobility communities.
- Potential for future paid opportunities as the company scales and secures funding.
You will work with other leaders in technology such as Bade Adesemowo, who provides valuable technology leadership and a deep understanding of building and implementing effective digital solutions.
If you want to build real features on a live platform and grow as an engineer inside a team that moves with purpose, this role is for you.

Work arrangement
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