PLEASE NOTE: This is a 100% UNPAID VOLUNTEER ROLE (no salary or monetary compensation), and all interested candidates MUST BE FLUENT IN ENGLISH and EMAIL US DIRECTLY AT [email protected] to apply and speak with our HR team.

How to Apply (Email Required)

If you meet the requirements and are excited to use your technical leadership for social valuable:

? Send your resume/CV to: [email protected]

? Subject Line: Application: Volunteer Senior FastAPI Lead Engineer - [Your Name]

(Our HR team will reach out to you directly after receiving your email for an introductory discussion).

Key Role Details & Commitment

- Position: Senior FastAPI Lead Engineer (Volunteer)
- Compensation: UNPAID VOLUNTEER ROLE (NO SALARY / NO MONETARY COMPENSATION)
- Communication: Fluent English speaking and writing skills are ESSENTIAL
- Hours: Few hours per week (Flexible timings)
- Location: 100% Remote / Work from Home (No travel required)
- Team Meetings: Usually held at 10:30 AM IST (India Standard Time) a few times a week
- Experience Level: 5 to 30 years of hands-on software engineering experience

- About The Tann Mann Foundation & "Wellness on Wheels" The Tann Mann Gaadi is a non-profit trust dedicated to addressing open defecation and improving public health through “Wellness on Wheels”—a mobile sanitation initiative. We combine technology, eco-friendly practices, and social responsibility to create practical solutions for communities in need.

We are looking for a highly experienced, hands-on volunteer who wants to leverage their technical expertise to lead a team and drive meaningful social impact.

Role Overview

As the Senior Lead Backend Engineer, you will lead a dedicated team of volunteer engineers to build and maintain the tech infrastructure supporting our mission. You will play a crucial role in working on a fundraising project for The Tann Mann Foundation, utilizing FastAPI for the backend and React.js for the frontend.





What You Will Do:

- Architect & Build: Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and modular FastAPI endpoints.
- Lead & Collaborate: Guide and mentor a team of volunteer engineers through code reviews, technical strategy, and architectural decisions.
- Integrate: Work with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and explore integrations with embedded systems/IoT devices.
- Troubleshoot: Debug performance, reliability, and integration issues across development and production environments.
- Document: Maintain clear documentation and foster strong collaborative practices across a remote, multi-functional team.

- What We Are Looking For

- Strong spoken and written English communication skills (Mandatory) to collaborate with our global team and run team meetings.
- 5–30 years of hands-on experience in backend software development using Python and FastAPI (or similar Python frameworks).
- Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and modular code architecture.
- Strong background in RESTful API design, JSON, Git, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in distributed or microservice-based setups.
- Prior exposure to embedded systems, IoT integration, or hardware connectivity is a plus.
- Prior experience or strong interest in non-profits, public health, or social impact tech.

- Benefits of Joining Us

- Leadership & Impact: Lead a team of passionate engineers while directly contributing to a critical public health mission.
- Global Exposure: Collaborate with a diverse, global team under the direction of award-winning non-profit leaders.
- Recognition: Receive an official Experience & Recommendation Letter based on your commitment and performance.

- REMINDER: Unpaid Status & Application Process Important: This is strictly an UNPAID VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY with zero monetary payment. Fluent English is required. To apply, you MUST send an email to [email protected].

— Team The Tann Mann Foundation

📌 Volunteer Senior FastAPI Lead Engineer (Unpaid / Remote) (India)
🏢 The Tann Mann Gaadi
📍 India