Volunteer Developer - Volunteer

Xtradefactory Gmbh; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in London seeks a Volunteer Developer to create a cross-platform mobile application aimed at supporting vulnerable communities through advocacy, education, and creative expression. The role requires skills in Flutter, backend development, and secure API integration. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to meaningful social projects and gain real-world experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in mobile app development using Flutter and Dart.
• Knowledge of backend development with Node.js/Express or Django.
• Familiarity with secure API setup and payment gateway integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop a cross-platform mobile application for advocacy and support.
• Integrate a marketplace for community artists with secure payment methods.
• Create a responsive in-app magazine and podcast section.

Skills

Flutter & Dart

Backend development with Node.js/Express or Django

Headless CMS integration

Payment gateway integration

Mobile and web security practices

Database management (MongoDB, Firebase, SQL/NoSQL)

Analytics/dashboard development

Job description

Volunteer Developer – Volunteer

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The View CiC is looking for volunteers to develop a cross‑platform mobile application that will act as a digital hub for advocacy, education, creative expression, and expert support.

What difference will you make?

We are reaching out to people who would like to contribute to a meaningful social‑impact project, gain real‑world experience, and help build a product that will directly support vulnerable communities.

What are we looking for?

• Flutter & Dart for mobile app development
• Backend development with Node.js/Express or Django
• Headless CMS integration and secure API setup
• Payment gateway integration (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) or willingness to explore it
• Mobile and web security, including encryption, GDPR practices, and authentication flows
• Real‑time messaging implementation and push notification services
• Database management (MongoDB, Firebase, SQL/NoSQL) and basic optimization
• Scalable architecture (cloud hosting, containerization)
• Analytics / dashboard development and user moderation tools

What will you be doing?

• In‑app magazine for subscribers, with responsive, easy‑to‑navigate article pages.
• Marketplace showcasing and selling artworks created by our community artists (uploaded by admins through a CMS), with secure payment integration.
• Podcast section with download and streaming functionality.
• CMS integration for magazine content, marketplace items, and podcast uploads. We need an intuitive page builder, ideally with customizable templates (Strapi or another suitable headless CMS — open to recommendations).
• Secure backend with user authentication, encrypted messaging, and GDPR compliance (Node.js/Express or Django recommended; AWS for storage).
• Scalable architecture capable of supporting growing user numbers and content volume.
• Admin dashboard for content moderation, analytics, and user management (can be integrated within the CMS).
• Push notifications for news, updates, and campaigns.
• Cross‑platform mobile frontend, preferably built using Flutter.