Position/Project Description and Responsibilities

In ʻĀina Foundry, part of Purple Maiʻa, we build culturally grounded tech that supports ʻāina restoration and strengthens our communities. Our work moves ideas into prototypes and, when ready, into ventures, focusing on KiloTech (environmental monitoring), Indigenous data stewardship/analytics, and AI/ML that grows Indigenous bioeconomies in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.

We’re looking for a Junior Software Developer to join our team and contribute to this mission. In this role, you’ll get hands-on experience with real projects while learning alongside experienced developers. 

As part of the team, you will:

• Learn by building full-stack projects from the ground up: With mentorship and self-motivation, you’ll gather requirements from stakeholders, design intuitive user experiences, and develop both frontend and backend features using tools like Next.js, PostgreSQL, database migrations, and authentication best practices.

• Collaborate and share ideas: Take part in project planning and design sessions, contributing your perspective and learning from experienced developers.

• Test and refine: Help ensure applications meet functionality and quality standards through testing, debugging, and optimization.

• Contribute to community impact: Build applications that serve real needs in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific, supporting ʻāina restoration and community well-being.

Position Requirements

• Ability to learn and work with LLMs

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Good communication skills to share ideas and solutions