OwnCloud Community Developer Evangelist

Description

Own Cloud – a Kiteworks Company – is the cornerstone of the Open Source Strategy across the Kiteworks Group. Since its founding in 2010 in Nuremberg, own Cloud has been recognized as the pioneer of open-source File Sync & Share solutions, empowering millions of users worldwide and shaping the way organizations collaborate securely and being the proud origin of other File Sync & Share solutions such as Nextcloud.

At Kiteworks, a Silicon Valley company, we deeply value the open-source philosophy: freedom of expression, the right to study and improve software, sharing knowledge to help others, and driving innovation through collaboration.

The Community Developer Evangelist role is at the heart of this mission. By engaging directly with developers, contributors, and open-source enthusiasts, this role ensures that own Cloud remains more than just software - it remains a thriving community. Through advocacy, mentorship, and storytelling, the Evangelist helps grow and strengthen the ecosystem that keeps open-source innovation alive.

The Community Developer Evangelist is a hybrid role that combines community management and developer advocacy to foster a vibrant open-source ecosystem for own Cloud. This position serves as the primary bridge between the company, its open-source community, and external developers. By nurturing relationships, promoting the project, and facilitating contributions, you ll drive community growth, gather valuable feedback, and align community efforts with own Cloud s strategic goals.

This role is ideal for a technically savvy communicator who thrives in collaborative, dynamic environments and is passionate about open-source software.

• Community Engagement and Moderation:
  Moderate forums, Discord, Git Hub discussions, and other channels to ensure positive interactions; address questions, resolve disputes, and foster a welcoming, inclusive environment for all participants.
• Event and Program Coordination:
  Organize and host community events such as meetups, hackathons, webinars, and mentorship programs; recognize and reward contributors through shoutouts, swag, or featured spotlights to encourage ongoing participation.
• Project Promotion and Evangelism:
  Evangelize own Cloud through demos, presentations, blog posts, conference talks, and social media; highlight features, success stories, and contribution opportunities to attract new users and developers.
• Technical Support and Mentorship:
  Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to community developers; contribute to upstream code, documentation, and bug fixes while reviewing pull requests and onboarding new contributors.
• Feedback and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Gather community feedback on features, bugs, and roadmaps; relay insights to internal teams (e.g., engineering, product, marketing) to influence development priorities and ensure alignment between community needs and company objectives.
• Partnerships and Relationship Building:
  Manage partnerships with stakeholders, influencers, and other open-source projects; build relationships at industry events and online to expand own Cloud s reach and attract top talent.
• Content and Resource Creation:
  Improve project discoverability by creating and maintaining updated documentation, tutorials, contributor handbooks, and educational content; translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Metrics and Reporting:
  Track community health metrics (e.g., engagement levels, contribution rates, event attendance) and report on the impact of initiatives to demonstrate ROI and guide future strategies.

• Experience:
  
  3+ years in community management, developer relations, or a similar role within open-source projects or tech companies; proven track record of building and engaging developer communities.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong understanding of open-source tools and practices (e.g., Git Hub, PHP, JavaScript for own Cloud); ability to code, debug, and contribute to projects; familiarity with file sync/share technologies is a plus.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present technical topics engagingly to both technical and non-technical audiences; experience with content creation (blogs, videos, demos).
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Empathetic and diplomatic, with a knack for conflict resolution and relationship-building; passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion in tech communities.
• Language Skill:
  English C2 Proficiency, German, French, Spanish C1 Advanced is an advantage.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to manage multiple projects, events, and stakeholders; comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience); certifications in community management or developer advocacy are advantageous

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