Sandstorm Open Source Project Developer / Contributor - Columbus, OH

Sandstorm is an open source project built by a community of volunteers with the goal of making it really easy to run open source web applications. Our mission is to create a secure and intuitive platform that supports the development and deployment of web applications without needing to worry about the technical complexity.

Learn more about Sandstorm: https://sandstorm.org/

Sandstorm Code on Github: https://github.com/sandstorm-io/sandstorm

Online Demo of Sandstorm: https://alpha.sandstorm.io/demo

In 2025, Sandstorm will be strategically focusing on updating its platform and bringing necessary updates to allow its current users to do more, and drive greater adoption of the Free and Open Source Sandstorm platform. Examples of key strategic goals in 2025 include:

1. One click install - make sandstorm available in popular marketplaces like Digital Ocean to allow users to quickly and easily install sandstorm on their server to deploy apps

2. Rewrite of the Sandcats dynamic DNS service, which simplifies the installation of Sandstorm

3. Tempest - Our new and “next-gen” thing that will revolutionize the sandstorm platform; join us to build our next golang-based successor to sandstorm!

4. Apps! Sandstorm thrives on its app market. We’re always welcoming new apps, or Sandstorm ports of our favorite existing web apps. Apps should be small and simple. Sandstorm takes care of authentication and other security concerns.

To help achieve the Sandstorm project’s priorities for 2025, we are seeking individuals with the following skills (great opp to refine new skills!):

* Experience with key technology languages and a keen interest to stay relevant, including Python, TypeScript, Go, HTML, and more

* Experience with DNS, setting up and managing certs (with auto-renew), cloudflare workers, and more

* MongoDB and other DB technologies

* Linux OS and VMs used to build, test and troubleshoot products (like sandstorm)

As you seek to evaluate you participation in our project, please consider the following time & weekly activity commitments:

1. Supporting ~10 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months

2. Join a weekly 7pm PST / 10pm EST call every Wednesday using Jitsi

3. Review current priorities and identify a PR to support each week

4. Collaborate with team offline using Zulip chat between weekly calls

5. Share Sandstorm with your friends and family!

What do you get from volunteering for a rising open source community platform like Sandstorm?

* Community recognition - get to meet many great minds in the community, building great products that may change the future

* Personal eminence - exactly what it sounds like; also known as bragging rights that you contributed to something awesome

* Skill development - provides a practical platform to hone coding skills and learn new technologies in a real-world setting

* Innovation - open source projects foster innovation and allow contributors to be part of cutting-edge developments in technology

We are seeking motivated individuals who are interested in open-source software and want to be part of a collaborative community. The Sandstorm Project is seeking contributors to help improve our open-source platform for hosting web applications. By joining our team, you will work on various aspects of the platform, from development to deployment, and collaborate with a diverse group of contributors.

All open source project contributions are volunteer based and no compensation is provided.

Columbus, OH

* Columbus, Ohio's capital, is a dynamic city that has experienced rapid growth and transformation in recent years. It's recognized for its diverse economy, including finance, education, and healthcare. The city's neighborhoods offer distinct personalities, from the Short North's artsy vibe to the German Village's historic charm. Columbus is home to Ohio State University, adding a youthful energy and cultural richness. The Scioto Mile, a beautiful riverfront park, showcases the city's commitment to green spaces. Columbus provides an affordable and welcoming environment for families and young professionals alike.