Job Description
Background: JSI is a US-based public health nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance programs throughout the world. In Ethiopia, JSI has been working to improve health outcomes for more than 25 years, implementing more than 60 projects and working in every region. JSI has historically managed a large portfolio of projects focusing on the quality, and equity in access of, RMNCAH services, primary health care (PHC) including community health program, digital health, health information systems (HIS), supply chain management, public health emergency responses, and social and behavior change.
The Senior Web Applications Developer supports the web application development efforts of JSI and is responsible for architecting solutions that follow development standards and integrate with other systems, building software in a consistent manner to meet business requirements, and unit testing software components to ensure business requirements are fulfilled. The candidate must be a quick learner, and a customer-focused self-starter who is able to work independently and work well in a team environment. This position calls for someone who is able to work on multiple projects concurrently for internal and external clients while meeting project deadlines.
Position Purpose:
- Create user information solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining internet/intranet applications and offering guidance to other developers.
- Work with product owners and end-users to identify, design and develop new application features
- Test and implement application fixes
- Configure and maintain underlying technology such as APIs, application servers, data servers and databases
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Write well designed, testable, efficient code using best software development practices
- Develop APIs for various third party applications
- Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
- Participate in design reviews and identify potential mitigation strategies for technical risks.
- Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
- Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving skills
- Define and communicate technical and design requirements
- Stay up to date with current programming best practices and implement clean code principles
- Follow and suggest new and emerging technologies
- Conduct root cause analysis, review code and perform unit testing
- Collaborate with other developers to design and optimize code
- Transform business and functional requirements into technical solutions
Job Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience writing production-quality secure web applications
- Expert in at least one of the following programming languages: Cold Fusion, PHP, and Java
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Experience in Salesforce programming a plus
- Possess solid expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
- Demonstrated experience leading integrating 3rd party applications with existing systems
- Experience using ajax type web requests that work with serialized objects (e.g. JSON)
- Comfortable working with legacy code as well as developing new solutions
- Use of source control procedures
- Concise and clear verbal and written communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
- Solution-oriented and high-level programming skills
- Excellent time management skills and solid understanding of Agile
Education:
- BS in Computer Science or related field
Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements should send and apply via the link. Please submit your application letter with your CV in English detailing your experience and skills that are relevant to the post.
Please do not attach copies of your transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.
JSI/WEI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.
JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D
More Information
- Address Ethiopia
- Experience Level Manager
- Total Years Experience 10-20
