TL;DR: Help us run a privacy-respecting e-learning platform used across Europe. 4–6 hours/week, remote, volunteer role.
Volt Europa’s Academy is our digital learning hub powering onboarding, training, and skills growth for members and volunteers across the continent. We’re looking for a Backend Developer (PHP + Containers) to keep our containerized ILIAS LMS stable, scalable, and secure.
What you’ll work on
- Keep our ILIAS LMS healthy in a containerized setup (Docker, Helm/Kubernetes).
- Troubleshoot issues around persistence, database connectivity (MySQL), and configuration.
- Manage light plugin deployments via the ILIAS web UI.
- Suggest small automations and improvements within our hosting/security guidelines.
- Document steps so future contributors can ramp up quickly.
You’ll fit if you have
- Solid PHP (OO, no framework) skills and MySQL know-how.
- Hands-on with Docker; basic Kubernetes understanding (pods, volumes, Helm).
- Comfort with Linux (CLI, perms, logs) and Git/GitHub workflows.
- Good written/spoken English; happy to collaborate async in an international volunteer team.
Nice to have: familiarity with ILIAS/Moodle or other OSS LMS, HTML/CSS/JS basics, interest in DevOps/automation/e-learning, OSS contribution experience.
Why volunteer with us
- Real impact on a pan-European learning platform.
- Remote-first flexibility (~4–6 hours/week).
- Collaborate with friendly folks in infra + edtech and grow your container skills.
How to apply
- Read the full role & context → Backend Developer (PHP + Containers) — Volunteer (f/m/d)
- Submit the short application form linked on that page (CV + quick answers).
Timeline: Rolling review, with priority to applications received before 31 October 2025.
Note: This is an unpaid volunteer position.
Questions? Drop a comment here or use the contact details provided on the role page.
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