Junior Software Developer with 2 years of experience looking to move into pro-animal welfare organization / spaces and happy for any advice Animal Advocacy Careers or other advisors can provide.
First, a little background:
Who I am: 2-year (currently employed) Software Developer / IT Professional (Python, Kubernetes, Cloud, for example) living in Berlin
Why I’m here: Currently highly motivated to find a more fulfilling role for an animal-focused nonprofit or project
Constraints: Must remain Germany-based, open to hybrid or remote
I love my job as a software developer. However, I am currently at a point where I am looking for a next step and challenge in my career, and at the same time, working on a project that is impactful and pro-animal, as this is the cause that I am truly passionate about. I’ve taken a look at various job boards, including that of Animal Advocacy Careers, and it seems though that this is a EA-Focus Area which is harder to find roles and impact as a software developer, or potential application/start-up ideas are also limited (I am not super creative in this sense though).
My questions would be:
Am I correct in this assessment, that it is harder to find roles in this sector as a software developer?
What recommendations would you have in terms of networking and potentially partnering with similarly ambitious people in this field, so that I get in contact with others that are using tech to improve animal welfare?
What would be some recommendations in terms of how I should develop my skillset in tech, in order to best align with the needs of pro-animal companies/non-profits/projects?
Junior Software Developer with 2 years of experience looking to move into pro-animal welfare organization / spaces and happy for any advice Animal Advocacy Careers or other advisors can provide.
First, a little background:
Who I am: 2-year (currently employed) Software Developer / IT Professional (Python, Kubernetes, Cloud, for example) living in Berlin
Why I’m here: Currently highly motivated to find a more fulfilling role for an animal-focused nonprofit or project
Constraints: Must remain Germany-based, open to hybrid or remote
I love my job as a software developer. However, I am currently at a point where I am looking for a next step and challenge in my career, and at the same time, working on a project that is impactful and pro-animal, as this is the cause that I am truly passionate about. I’ve taken a look at various job boards, including that of Animal Advocacy Careers, and it seems though that this is a EA-Focus Area which is harder to find roles and impact as a software developer, or potential application/start-up ideas are also limited (I am not super creative in this sense though).
My questions would be:
Am I correct in this assessment, that it is harder to find roles in this sector as a software developer?
What recommendations would you have in terms of networking and potentially partnering with similarly ambitious people in this field, so that I get in contact with others that are using tech to improve animal welfare?
What would be some recommendations in terms of how I should develop my skillset in tech, in order to best align with the needs of pro-animal companies/non-profits/projects?
Thank you so much for taking the time!