ICT Specialist - Software Development (Javascript, Typescript, Python, Javascript frameworks)
• ) Experience in developing with SQL-based open-source databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL is desirable Experience in code versioning, in particular Git workflow, is desirable Experience in the development of web API services and their utilization is an asset. Experience of developing on a Linux environment is desirable. Knowledge or experience in managing dependencies, deployment and development workflow is desirable. Demonstrated experience in web development projects in a consulting or professional services environment, working with cross-functional teams is an asset. Experience working on projects using an agile framework is desirable. Experience with devops, in particular Kubernetes and Docker is desirable. Experience with Azure and other cloud services or Azure Developer Associate certification, would be an asset AI-102 certification / AWS Certified AI Practitioner is an asset Experience of developing web applications in other programming languages would be beneficial, in particular Python and FLASK Language Requirements English Proficiency Level: Fluent Requirement: Required Arabic Proficiency Level: Fluent Requirement: Desirable Chinese (Mandarin) Proficiency Level: Fluent Requirement: Desirable French Proficiency Level: Fluent Requirement: Desirable Spanish Proficiency Level: Fluent Requirement: Desirable Russian Proficiency Level: Fluent Requirement: Desirable
Job Description
Qualifications & Requirements
- • requirements and project duration). Duty Station(s) Home based. Role Purpose The incumbent will be a vital member of the Data and Digital team, contributing to the ongoing evolution and maintenance of DCO's software platforms. They will contribute and be involved with the whole software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis, prototyping, coding for the front and backend, automated testing and deployment. In addition, the incumbent will also support the business focal points with triaging and resolving user issues and feedback, as well as general reporting and data management. The incumbent will also be expected to take an active role with supporting and improving the team’s development process. The incumbent will also support the Digital Solutions Lab's development and quality assurance capacity to the Lab's AI tools and programmes The incumbent will report to the ICT Senior Manager and will work collaboratively with the core development team who are based remotely and also with colleagues in headquarters in New York and the UN Resident Coordinator Offices. Within a team of front-end and back-end developers, the incumbent will be working on web and software applications servicing offices across the world as well as HQ. The main technologies used are Typescript, Javascript, Express, Postgres, React JS, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure tools and environments, LLM providers, Microsoft Power Automate and other low code tools. The project follows the Git workflow model and uses Gitlab for code management and releases. Developers are required to write comprehensive automated tests for code to ensure adequate coverage. The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility. Functions / Key Results Expected The incumbent will primarily work as a Software developer and be involved with all aspects of the system development as part of the team. This includes design and development of User Interfaces (UI), web APIs and databases, whilst adhering to agreed standards and dev-ops procedures. The incumbent will be required to perform the following functions: New Feature Development: Design, develop, and implement new features and modules to address DCO’s identified business needs and priorities, ensuring alignment with DCO’s digital development standards. System Maintenance and Support: Analyze and develop solutions to issues reported by the business focal points. These prioritized issues will include both bugs and feature enhancements and changes. Full-Stack Development: Utilize expertise in both frontend and backend technologies (Typescript, Node.js, ReactJS, PostgreSQL, Python) to contribute across the entire technology stack and to maintain quality through automated tests. API Development/Integration: Design and develop public and private APIs suite as well as to facilitate integration and consumption with other systems, and provide comprehensive documentation. Data warehouse or lakehouse: Design and build data storage architectures for optimised and efficient data management and retrieval. Platform Enhancement: Analyze existing applications and identify opportunities for improvement in performance, scalability, security, and user experience
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • responsibility. Functions / Key Results Expected The incumbent will primarily work as a Software developer and be involved with all aspects of the system development as part of the team. This includes design and development of User Interfaces (UI), web APIs and databases, whilst adhering to agreed standards and dev-ops procedures. The incumbent will be required to perform the following functions: New Feature Development: Design, develop, and implement new features and modules to address DCO’s identified business needs and priorities, ensuring alignment with DCO’s digital development standards. System Maintenance and Support: Analyze and develop solutions to issues reported by the business focal points. These prioritized issues will include both bugs and feature enhancements and changes. Full-Stack Development: Utilize expertise in both frontend and backend technologies (Typescript, Node.js, ReactJS, PostgreSQL, Python) to contribute across the entire technology stack and to maintain quality through automated tests. API Development/Integration: Design and develop public and private APIs suite as well as to facilitate integration and consumption with other systems, and provide comprehensive documentation. Data warehouse or lakehouse: Design and build data storage architectures for optimised and efficient data management and retrieval. Platform Enhancement: Analyze existing applications and identify opportunities for improvement in performance, scalability, security, and user experience