Software Architect at new Human-Centered Social Network Startup

Salary Unpaid

At Lifebonder, we’re on a mission to break social media addiction, fake personas, cyber-bullying, cancel culture, and loneliness by providing a Mesaverse that lives up to the promise of what social media can be: A safe place to facilitate human connections rather than replace them.

We want to make the world a better place by filling a growing need for direct socialising outside social media - connecting people in friendships that are human, profound, and meaningful. LifeBonder makes it easy for people to connect in a deeper reality through shared spaces, values, and goals because our vision is to build social bonds in real life.

Note: This is an UNPAID volunteer opportunity!


About the job

  • You will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues within software systems

  • You'll design and develop robust, high-quality software solutions tailored for internal or external use

  • You'll work closely with stakeholders to define and analyse the technical needs of each project

  • You'll conduct comprehensive software testing to ensure it meets quality and performance standards

  • You will identify and resolve software defects or performance issues as they arise

  • You will document software functionality, architecture, and components for clarity and future reference

  • You will review and approve the final product, ensuring it meets all specifications before launch


Responsibilities

  • Lead or assist in managing the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC)

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and design innovative software features

  • Present software design proposals to executives and secure approval for key projects

  • Draft detailed Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) documents to guide development

  • Work closely with the project manager to define timelines and ensure deadlines are met

  • Support the project manager in guiding software developers through the coding and implementation process

  • Provide oversight and guidance to the software testing team to ensure quality standards are met

  • Present completed software solutions to executives before deployment for final approval

  • Continuously improve and update software based on user and team feedback post-launch


Skills

  • Extensive experience in software development across various platforms and languages

  • Proficient in programming languages and frameworks, with a focus on .NET Core and Entity Framework

  • Strong database design and management skills

  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services

  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Solid understanding of software quality assurance practices and procedures

  • Capable of providing technical support and guidance to the software development team

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in teams

  • A bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related major (required)

  • A master’s degree or Ph.D. in software engineering, computer science, or a related major (preferred)


What We Offer

  • We are a small team of endlessly dedicated developers offering a fun and friendly work environment where everyone is equal.

  • We offer real-world work experience and exciting challenges where you can make a real difference.

  • Excellent recommendations and when you’re ready to move on, we’ve got your back.


Note: This is an UNPAID volunteer opportunity!

For more information or questions please contact us at development@lifebonder.com or phone number

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Remote work allowed
Remote work allowed

Work life balance
Work life balance

Skill development
Skill development

Equity package
Equity package

Mental health support
Mental health support

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Working at
LifeBonder

Why We are going against the narrative to battle loneliness and the negative impact of social media because we want to design a platform to increase the quality of life! The insatiable business-centric model of current social media growth engines is solely designed around consumerism and addiction keeping people on screens and facilitating (new) social connections by staying online and isolated. At LifeBonder we want to take the lead with a human-centric social media platform designed with a purpose - to increase people’s quality of life by meeting new connections in-person. Therefore, encouraging physical activity, preventing isolation and thereby increasing mental health. We aim to design a safe platform to connect with like-minded people. We encourage people to go out and enjoy shared experiences off-platform by suggesting activities in the local area that they're both into. Additionally, we prioritize user needs by positioning them at the core and forefront of our business and placing the advertiser where they should be - at the periphery! Purpose To combat loneliness by improving the quality of life through local activities connecting people with shared interests. Lifebonder NextGen mobile app empowers lonely, depressed and isolated individuals to ignite their social life by facilitating real life off-platform friendships locally. Our privacy-safe AI enables authentic, modest and anonymous profile matching, with trusted pre-verified users, who share common interests to ensure our users have a safe space for expressing themselves. Vision To improve the quality of life. Our vision is to build a safe and kind social network to make authentic social bonds in real life that makes people less lonely and drives them off their couches for socializing, improving their mental wellbeing through authentic life experiences. Mission We are the game-changers, innovators and disruptors - because it's time for transformation! At LifeBonder, we're on a mission to end loneliness and break social media addiction, fake personas, cyber-bullying, cancel culture by providing a Mesaverse that lives up to the promise of what social media can be: A safe place to facilitate human connections rather than replace them. We want to fill a growing need for direct socializing outside social media - connecting people in friendships that are human, profound, and meaningful. Providing people with local options (local businesses) to encourage physical activity and supporting businesses around them. LifeBonder makes it easy for people to connect in a deeper reality through shared spaces, values, and goals because our vision is to build social bonds in real life. Culture Lifebonder has a purpose-driven culture where we consciously and intentionally follow our company’s mission as a team. We are motivated as a team to achieve our impact goals regarding decreasing loneliness and isolation and encouraging in-person meet-ups and physical activity, especially among young people. Lifebonder’s cultural approach towards our employees and customers: Conversational - we are human-centric and wish to emotionally connect with our users like bosom buddies. Inclusive - we are diverse and respectful of all differences. Enthusiastic - we celebrate life; we are dreamers, game-changers and innovators. Kind - we believe it is important for our wellbeing to be kind to each other. Hopeful - we believe our team/platform/user collaborations will drive a positive change. Trusting - we’re transparent & honest. Users are at the core and forefront of business. Reassuring - we want our team and users to feel safe and good about being their authentic selves Lifebonder’s core value – AUTHENTICITY A human-centric platform where people feel free to be their real authentic selves. And feel a sense of belonging. What Lifebonder is standing against - ISOLATION & CANCEL CULTURE.

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