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United Kingdom
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Developer Relations Engineer based in United Kingdom.
As a Developer Relations Engineer, you will help expand and strengthen an open-source application ecosystem by supporting developers and encouraging new contributions. Working at the intersection of software engineering, community engagement, and technical education, you will make it easier for developers to build, publish, and maintain applications. You will create practical learning resources, guide commercial development partners, and contribute to the quality of community apps. The role also offers opportunities to represent the project at international conferences through talks and workshops. You will join a distributed, collaborative engineering environment built around transparency, trust, and open-source values, with a global community of users and contributors.
Grow the application ecosystem by encouraging and supporting the development and publication of new apps in the app store.
Create, maintain, and improve educational resources for app developers, including tutorials, courses, and technical documentation.
Review applications developed by commercial partners, provide technical guidance, and help ensure they meet quality expectations.
Onboard commercial development partners and support them in building successful product offerings and delivering effective customer support.
Represent the project at open-source conferences and community events worldwide by delivering talks, workshops, and technical presentations. Regular international travel is required.
Test and review community-developed applications for inclusion in release highlights.
Contribute to technical customer support activities as part of the Engineering department.
Proven hands-on experience developing applications for Nextcloud. Applicants must include a link to code for an app they have developed.
Practical technical experience with PHP or Python; experience with both is an advantage.
Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
Experience with one or more frontend frameworks, such as Vue.js, React, Angular, or Svelte, is beneficial.
Understanding of containerization technologies, particularly Docker, is an advantage.
Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to explain technical concepts, teach developers, deliver presentations, and write clear documentation.
Public speaking experience is desirable. Applicants are encouraged to include recordings or links to previous talks where available.
Knowledge of open-source technologies and communities; previous Developer Relations experience or contributions to other open-source projects are a plus.
Strong prioritization and time-management skills, with the ability to deliver effectively within deadlines.
A reliable, proactive, and independent working style, combined with the ability to collaborate within a distributed team.
Competitive salary.
Fully remote work within the European Union.
Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.
30 days of annual leave.
Opportunities for personal growth, learning, and professional development.
The chance to contribute to an innovative open-source product used and supported by a global community.
A distributed, welcoming team with a strong commitment to open-source collaboration and community engagement.