ICT Specialist - Software Development (Full Stack Developer - Node, Typescript, Express, React)

Duty Station(s)

Home based.

Posting End Date

25-Aug-2026.

Duration

Ongoing contract (subject to good performance, availability of funds, organizational requirements and project duration)

Role Purpose

Reporting to the ICT Senior Manager, the incumbent 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 applications primarily using Typescript, Javascript, Express, Postgres, React JS, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure tools and environments. The project follows the Git workflow model and uses Gitlab for code management and releases. The incumbent is required to write comprehensive automated tests for code to ensure adequate coverage. In addition, the incumbent will also be expected to assist with the maintenance and support of any of DCO’s other digital systems.

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 full stack web developer (Node, Typescript, Express, React), 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) to contribute across the entire technology stack and to maintain quality through automated tests.
• API Development/Integration: Design and develop public and private APIs for the UNINFO suite as well as to facilitate integration and consumption with other systems, and provide comprehensive documentation.
• Platform Enhancement: Analyze existing applications and identify opportunities for improvement in performance, scalability, security, and user experience.
• Data Visualization: Develop and integrate interactive data visualizations and dashboards using to effectively communicate insights from the UN INFO suite of tools.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a team of developers, participating in code reviews, sprint cycles, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation for developers and application administrators.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to application administrators and data managers, assisting with user and data management, resolving bugs and troubleshooting.
• Cloud Technologies: Leverage cloud platforms (Azure) and tools (Docker) to ensure scalability, reliability, and security of applications

Skills

.NET Framework, Docker, Git, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface Development.

Education Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent), preferably in information technology, information systems, information management, web development, database, engineering, or related field with five (5) years of relevant experience is required; OR,
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), preferably in information technology, information systems, information management, web development, database, engineering, or related field, with seven (7) years of relevant experience is required. OR,
• A Secondary school diploma (or high school equivalent) with eleven (11) years of relevant experience is required.

Experience Requirements

Required:

Relevant experience is defined as cumulative experience across the following fields:

• Database driven web application development and maintenance.
• Experience developing with object-oriented JavaScript and JavaScript-based libraries, such as Typescript, Node.JS, ReactJS or Angular.js to build dynamic and data driven websites and/or applications.
• Experience developing with .Net, or other web application frameworks.
• Experience developing with SQL-based databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.Experience in software testing, preferably including frameworks and techniques such as dependency injection, Jest, Mocha or Cypress.

Desired: (The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply)

• Experience in code versioning, in particular Git workflow is desirable;
• Experience in the development of web API services and their utilization is desirable
• Knowledge or experience in managing dependencies, deployment and development workflow is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in web development projects in a consulting or professional services environment, working with cross-functional teams is desirable
• 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 certified would be an asset
• Experience in developing web applications in other programming languages would be beneficial.
• Experience of integrating vector data and maps with various platforms is an advantage
• Experience working as or closely with a UX/UI designer is an asset.
• Some experience working with the public or not-for-profit sector would be an asset.

Language Requirements

English | Fluent | Required

Arabic | Fluent | Desirable

Spanish | Fluent | Desirable

French | Fluent | Desirable

Chinese, Mandarin | Fluent | Desirable

Russian | Fluent | Desirable

Opportunities for learning and growth

• Commitment to Excellence: Our support extends to all personnel at every level of the organization.
• Ongoing Development: We provide ongoing opportunities to help our people learn, develop, and excel at their jobs.
• State-of-the-Art Learning: Access a wide range of learning through our blended learning programmes, covering Leadership development and Personal and professional development.
• Key Credentials: Opportunities to benefit from Internationally recognized technical certifications and Membership to professional associations in various areas.
• Internal Culture: We foster an environment that encourages and supports knowledge sharing and collaboration