Pro Bono Backend Software Engineer – Google Apps Script

About JerseySTEM

All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions. JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.

Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda. Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.

This is a pro-bono position.

JerseySTEM is seeking a Software Engineer to design and build backend automation modules in Google Apps Script
, integrating deeply with Google Workspace APIs such as Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, Calendar, and Admin SDK
. This role focuses on creating reliable services, workflows, and data pipelines that support real operational needs.

You will work in an agile environment using Git Lab for version control and CI practices and Jira for sprint planning and issue tracking
.

• Develop and maintain Google Apps Script backend modules to automate internal workflows.

• Build integrations using Google Workspace APIs
  , including (but not limited to):

  • Google Sheets API (data processing, reporting, sync)

  • Drive API (file operations, folder structure automation)

  • Gmail API (notifications, inbound/outbound workflow automation)

  • Calendar API (event creation, attendee handling, scheduling logic)

  • Admin SDK (user / group management where applicable)

• Implement reusable library-style modules and clean coding patterns in Apps Script.

• Design data flow logic and enforce data integrity across Sheets/Drive/other systems.

• Write clear documentation and lightweight technical specs for modules and automations.

• Collaborate with product/ops stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

• Use Git Lab merge requests
  , code reviews, and branching workflows.

• Track work via Jira tickets
  , participate in sprint planning, and deliver iterative updates.

• Troubleshoot production issues, optimize scripts for performance, and prevent quota overruns.

• 5-6 hours per week, minimum 6 month commitment

• Computer Science Major
• 2 years of Industry Experience in software engineering
• Working Knowledge or willingness to learn Google Apps Scripting Language
• Resourceful, can-do attitude
• Comfort working in a ‘virtual organization’ with digital tools (Google Workspace, Jira, salesforce)