Back End Developer

The Donovan's Venom, INC. Is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization dedicated to taking music, art, and entertainment to those who need it the most. The Donovan's Venom, INC. Caters to no particular individual(s) yet pledges relief to impaired or deprived individuals who are in need of musical,visual, comedic, and-or any alternative forms of liberation-through fine art & entertainment. The Donovan's Venom INC. Gives its resources to individuals who don't have the means or access.
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About Us
The Donovan’s Venom is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on curating universal accessibility to fine arts and music education for all. We are passionately dedicated to ensuring that everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, has access to high-quality music education, performance opportunities, and fine art. We aim to inspire, empower, and uplift communities by fostering a love for music and the arts through our commitment to education, inclusivity, diversity, and social impact, which drives us to expand our reach continually and enrich the lives of those we serve.
We’re looking for a Back End Developer to join our growing team!
Position Overview
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Backend Developer with 2 to 4+ years of professional experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining web applications and microservices that power our products.
As a Backend Developer, you will collaborate closely with Frontend Developers, QA, DevOps Engineers, and Solution Architects to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. We are looking for someone who is passionate about modern backend technologies, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and thrives in a collaborative Agile environment.
If you are a proactive team player with strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for building robust APIs and cloud-based applications, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
Build and maintain microservices-based applications that are secure, resilient, and highly available.
Collaborate with frontend developers to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
Design and implement efficient business logic while ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
Integrate third-party APIs and external services where required.
Develop reusable backend components and shared libraries to improve development efficiency.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues while maintaining system reliability and performance.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, architecture reviews, and sprint ceremonies.
Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following industry best practices.
Contribute to improving backend architecture, engineering standards, and development processes.
Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance platform performance and developer productivity.
Volunteer Commitment Expectations
Estimated Commitment 10–15 hours per week
Availability Flexible, with alignment to sprint/project timelines
Participation in development and design meetings required
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
Node.js
TypeScript
JavaScript (ES6+)
Backend Development
RESTful APIs
API Design
API Versioning
Authentication & Authorization
Error Handling
Middleware Development
Architecture
Microservices
Distributed Systems
Service-Oriented Architecture
Event-Driven Architecture (preferred)
Cloud Technologies
Microsoft Azure
Azure App Services
Azure Functions
Azure Storage
Azure API Management (preferred)
API Development & Testing
Postman
Axios
JSON
REST API Integration
Version Control
Git
GitHub
Development Practices
CI/CD
Code Reviews
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
Debugging
Performance Optimization
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2–4 years of experience in backend development
Experience with any of the following would be an advantage
Azure DevOps
Messaging platforms (Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, Kafka)
SQL and NoSQL databases
Redis or distributed caching
OAuth 2.0 / JWT Authentication
OpenAPI (Swagger)
Logging and monitoring tools
CI/CD pipelines
Automated testing frameworks
Performance Evaluation Framework (What Success Looks Like)
In this role, you will
Deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing backend services.
Develop robust, well-documented APIs that support seamless frontend integration.
Build resilient microservices that are easy to maintain and extend.
Produce clean, testable, and maintainable code aligned with engineering standards.
Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software solutions.
Contribute to improving backend architecture, cloud infrastructure, and engineering best practices.
Help foster a collaborative, quality-focused, and innovation-driven engineering culture.
Work Environment
Fully remote volunteer role
Agile, project-based development environment
Collaborative with creative and engineering teams
Disclaimer
This is a volunteer position and does not constitute employment. Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs.
As a 100% volunteer-led U.S. nonprofit organization, we may engage volunteers located outside the United States. International volunteer participation is subject to applicable U.S. sanctions and export-control requirements, data privacy and information-security requirements, background screening where appropriate, and confirmation that the volunteer’s country and assigned responsibilities have been approved by the organization.
We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.

Work arrangement
Yes