Software Engineering Mentor (Summer 2025)

Teamup; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nonprofit organization as a Software Engineering Mentor, where you'll empower college students to develop impactful software solutions. This online volunteer role allows you to share your full-stack development expertise, guiding students through best practices in software architecture and modern technology stacks. You'll play a vital role in shaping the next generation of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. If you're passionate about mentorship and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Mentor students in full-stack development and software architecture.
• Guide teams through the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Meet online weekly with student teams to provide mentorship.
• Facilitate hands-on learning experiences for students.

Skills

Full-stack development

Software architecture principles

Version control systems (Git)

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Unit and integration testing

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Clean code principles

Microservices architecture

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Engineering Mentor (Summer 2025)

Software Engineering Mentor (Summer 2025)

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Teamup is a nonprofit organization that promotes project-based learning and empowers students to build software focused on driving positive social change.

What do we do?

We teach students to build software applications, focusing on social impact. Our program assists students in developing apps under the guidance of mentors.

What will you do?

This online volunteer position is for software engineers with full-stack development expertise to mentor college students in building applications during the Summer of 2025. As a Software Engineering Mentor, you will guide students in software architecture, development practices, and modern technology stacks while helping them create solutions that address real social challenges.

• Meet online weekly with student teams.
• Provide mentorship in full-stack development, ensuring students adopt best practices in software architecture, design patterns, and code quality.
• Guide students through the complete software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Facilitate hands-on learning experiences, offering insights into system design, coding standards, and modern development frameworks and tools.

Requirements

• Availability: 4 to 8 hours per week for team meetings and review sessions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with students to foster a supportive team culture.
• Experience with full-stack development (front-end, back-end, and database)
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Capability to write efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards
• Experience in implementing authentication, authorization, and security best practices in applications
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and ability to guide teams through sprints
• Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Experience with: Web Application Development, Database Design and Management, API Development, DevOps Practices, System Architecture

Preferred Skills

• The ability to coach students on modern best practices, such as clean code principles, microservices architecture, automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of serverless architecture and implementation
• Experience with performance optimization and scalability
• An enthusiasm for mentorship, education, and team leadership.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education and Non-profit Organizations

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