developer Contractor

Start date: Immediate

Location: Remote (the team is based in CST/EST time zone, but we are flexible)

Project-based: Approx. 8 hours

Remuneration: $700

Summary

The Data Visualization Society is where practitioners come together, through programs, events, publishing and partnerships with the aim to increase the visibility and value of the growing, dynamic field of data visualization to the wider public.

The organization started out just over three years ago, growing organically and growing to over 19,000 members across more than 100 countries around the world. To manage this growth and continue to build purpose and value, the Society is seeking dedicated support to better serve the needs of our members and community.

We are looking for a developer that can re-activate the DVS badge based on information that are stated in our membership intake form.

Tasks & Duties

  • Automate processes to generate DVS Badge

  • Schedule a process triggered by membership intake form activity to a Github repo

  • Automate the process that transfers DVS badge PNG files to each individual’s email

Background and skills

  • Experience in Github repository’s topic scheduler

  • Experience in backend programming, such as Git and scripting languages

  • Experience in performing DevOps on Github

  • Experience in JavaScript

DVS Value Statement

The Data Visualization Society was founded to serve as a professional home for those working across the discipline while leading others into this growing, dynamic field, and to increase the visibility and value of data visualization to the general public. Our mission is to connect data visualizers across tech stacks, subject areas, and experiences.

We are almost an entirely volunteer organization, including our Board of Directors. Our aim is to foster and promote an inclusive Board, Committees, and support team which fully represents our membership in its diversity of race, gender, age, religion, identity, and professional experience. 

To apply for the role, please contact Nena Untung, DVS Membership Director, at membership@datavisualizationsociety.org.