About JerseySTEM
This is an unpaid pro-bono position.
JerseySTEM provides free after school STEM classes to underserved middle school girls grade 5-8. Funding for these classes and other programs is largely derived from donations from Corporate sponsors.
Overview
We are seeking a Technical Lead to ,over time, take ownership of our UIBakery platform. This is a critical infrastructure role. While UIBakery is a Low-Code/No-Code platform, this position requires a strong Front-End/Web Development background to handle custom logic, API integrations, and complex UI workflows.
You will be the "expert-in-residence," ensuring that our internal tools are robust and that our rotating team of interns has the technical support they need to succeed.
Responsibilities
Platform Ownership: Serve as the primary technical owner for the JerseySTEM UIBakery environment.
Junior developer Mentorship: Organize the Training, and onboard of Junior Developers (interns, others), and provide "Tier 2" support to junior developers building apps on the platform. You are the person they turn to when they are stuck on logic or integrations.
Technical Troubleshooting: Interact directly with the UIBakery Technical Support team to resolve platform-level bugs or explore advanced feature implementations.
API & Data Integration: Oversee the connection between UIBakery and our core data systems (including Google Workspace, Salesforce , Jira, MySQL via REST APIs).
Code Review & Quality: Review custom JavaScript snippets and SQL queries written by interns within the platform to ensure performance and security.
Lead weekly virtual review (a week day between 3pm-6pm, for example: Fridays 3pm-4pm)
Bi-Weekly Monthly Leadership Meeting (5:30-6:30pm) Qualifications
Genuine concern about/interest in solving the STEM education gender gap
Web Development Foundations: Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3
API Savvy: Practical experience interacting with and debugging RESTful APIs (Postman experience is a plus).
Database Knowledge: Ability to write and optimize SQL queries.
Mentorship Mindset: A passion for teaching and the patience to guide interns who may be new to professional development environments.
Low-Code Interest: While you are a "pro-coder," you should have a genuine interest in how Low-Code/No-Code platforms like UIBakery or Retool can accelerate organizational impact.
JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey. Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks to advance the organization's gender-equity agenda in STEM fields. The organization operates on a volunteer-based model where professionals commit a minimum of six months and approximately six flexible hours per week to support youth development and close the gender gap in STEM education.
