Technology & Innovation Developer Job Description
Job Title: Technology & Innovation Developer
Organization: Lost Tribe
Location: Fully Remote, in-person meetings/event a few times per year
Reports to: Senior Director of Technology & Innovation
Status: Part-Time employee, up to 20 hours/week
Salary: $28.85/hour
About Lost Tribe
Lost Tribe is a dynamic nonprofit Jewish organization reimagining Jewish community for the digital age. We use new media—including social platforms, Discord, livestreams, and video games with Jewish and Israel-centered themes—to build a vibrant online Jewish community. Our mission is to empower the next generation to lead proud, joyful Jewish lives and strengthen global Jewish identity and connection to Israel.
Position Summary
We are seeking a versatile and highly skilled part-time Technology & Innovation Developer to join our growing Tech & Innovation Department. This role will be instrumental in supporting a variety of initiatives across the organization, including the LoyaLT platform, Discord bots, KPI tracking, AI integrations, streaming tools, website development, new technology exploration, and data analysis projects. Someone with full stack development experience is preferred.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to work on a wide range of small to medium-scale projects that drive innovation and operational efficiency at Lost Tribe.
This is a part-time position that has the potential to become full-time in 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain backend applications, APIs, and web-based tools.
- Build and maintain Discord bots, AI-driven tools, automation scripts, and data pipelines.
- Design, implement, and optimize databases for scalability and performance.
- Create front-end interfaces for internal tools, dashboards, and websites.
- Integrate third-party APIs and services as needed (e.g., Discord, streaming platforms, analytics tools).
- Manage authentication, authorization, and data security.
- Deploy and monitor applications, ensuring reliability and uptime.
- Troubleshoot issues, maintain systems, and push timely updates.
- Support and collaborate with other departments (marketing, content, events, partnerships) to deliver technical solutions.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to suggest new technologies, processes, or automations to improve the organization.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Node.js.
- Frameworks: Experience with Express.js, Next.js, NestJS, or similar backend frameworks.
- Database Management: Strong knowledge of SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and familiarity with NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase) is a plus.
- API Development: Proven experience developing RESTful APIs and/or WebSocket services.
- Automation & Bots: Experience developing Discord bots or similar automation tools.
- Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with cloud platforms (Oracle, AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker).
- Version Control: Proficiency with Git and GitHub.
- Security: Understanding of data privacy, encryption, and secure coding practices.
- Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently.
Why Join Us?
At Lost Tribe, you’ll be part of an innovative team shaping the future of Jewish community and identity. We offer a collaborative, mission-driven environment with the flexibility of remote work and the excitement of building something meaningful from the ground up.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references as part of the online application form. Direct any questions to [email protected].