Front-End & Back-End App Developer (Volunteer - Hybrid Social Impact Project

Organization: LoopRoots Foundation

(in partnership with

LoopTroop Inc. ) Dover, Delaware | Remote / Hybrid About Us: The

LoopRoots Foundation

is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to rebuilding family connections, empowering reentry support, and advancing community stability through technology, wellness, and transportation access. Our tech partner,

LoopTroop Inc. , is developing a purpose-driven rideshare and logistics platform — connecting families to visitation, care, and opportunity. Together, we’re creating a connected ecosystem that blends innovation, accessibility, and social impact. We’re currently expanding our tech team to support the MVP launch of the LoopTroop app and associated programs like

LoopTalk ,

LoopConnect , and

LoopHome . Position Overview: We are seeking both

Front-End

and

Back-End Developers

(or full-stack candidates) who are passionate about building products that matter. You’ll collaborate with our

Tech Lead, Product Designers, and UI/UX Team

to bring the LoopTroop app and Foundation web platforms to life. This is a

volunteer position

during our MVP and pre-funding stage, with opportunities for

paid transition post-launch. Key Responsibilities Front-End Developer: Build user interfaces for the LoopTroop App and Foundation dashboard using

Next.js / React.js . Implement UI/UX designs from

Figma , ensuring responsive, inclusive, and accessible experiences. Integrate APIs (Stripe, Checkr, Twilio, Google Maps, etc.) for payment, verification, and route management. Collaborate closely with UI/UX and QA teams for testing and refinement. Back-End Developer: Develop and maintain APIs and backend services for trip scheduling, user profiles, and payment systems. Work with

Node.js / Express / Firebase / Supabase / PostgreSQL

(or similar). Implement authentication, user management, and secure data storage. Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration and scalability. Qualifications Proficiency in

React.js / Next.js / Node.js / Firebase / PostgreSQL

or comparable modern frameworks. Understanding of RESTful APIs, cloud functions, and scalable architecture. Experience with Git/GitHub and collaborative development. Familiarity with

Stripe, Twilio, or Checkr APIs

preferred. Passion for social impact, community empowerment, and tech-for-good. You’ll Collaborate With Tech Lead:

Sidharth Saravanan UI/UX Design Team:

Yaswanth Machavarapu & Shrutika N.R. Founder & Executive Director:

Marketta Kirby Product Interface Designer:

Shrutika NR Operations Manager:

Esther Ngaippe Yalassa Cross-functional teams

including Grant Writing, Legal, and Reentry Programs Commitment 20–25 hours per week

(remote, flexible schedule) 6-9-month initial term, renewable through app launch phase What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience launching a real social-impact tech product. Opportunities for leadership and long-term growth within a growing organization. Portfolio-ready project work in transportation tech and nonprofit innovation. Recommendation letter and future paid role consideration post-launch.