[Hiring] Front-End Web Developer @Compassion International

Role Description

This role involves building full-stack applications used across multiple countries, working closely with the people who rely on them daily. The work is hands-on and high-autonomy: owning features end-to-end, from understanding requirements through architecture decisions, implementation, testing, and delivery. The position contributes to technical direction, collaborates with cross-functional partners to solve real operational challenges, and operates with modern tools and frameworks.

What will you do?

• Develop, enhance, test, deploy, document, and maintain software applications across the full technology stack, including frontend, backend, database, server, networking, and solution architecture components.
• Provide application development services and technical support for existing systems and new technology deployments.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions and specifications.
• Design, develop, analyze, and modify application logic to meet business needs, evaluating multiple solution options and recommending the most effective approach.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code; create and execute test plans; perform debugging and troubleshooting; and ensure compliance with established software development standards and best practices.
• Support and enhance cloud-based and third-party applications throughout their lifecycle, ensuring reliability, performance, security, and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop technology strategies and implement improvements that maximize the value of existing products, while considering impacts across applications, integrations, and business processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on initiatives involving application systems, data processes, integrations, and data governance practices.
• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned work by accurately estimating effort, delivering tested and reviewed solutions, and proactively communicating progress, risks, and blockers.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools responsibly and in accordance with organizational policies, ensuring the ability to understand, explain, validate, and modify all generated code.
• Mentor and coach software developers through code reviews, technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving activities.
• Partner with development teams and stakeholders across the United States, Brazil, and Latin America to deliver technology solutions that support national offices, churches, and end users.
• Engage directly with users and business partners when required to resolve software issues, gather additional requirements, and support the delivery of new functionality.
• Interpret business and user requirements, translate them into technical implementations, and incorporate feedback received through code reviews and quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to the definition, adoption, and continuous improvement of software engineering standards, development methodologies, and technical best practices.
• Champion child protection by integrating safeguarding considerations into daily work, adhering to Compassion’s Child Protection policies and Code of Conduct, and reporting any concerns through established processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Strong frontend development skills using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is required.
• Experience with PHP/Laravel, APIs, databases, and backend technologies.
• Proven ability to design, develop, and implement end-to-end software solutions.
• Strong understanding of servers, networking, and application architecture.
• Experience conducting and participating in code reviews.
• Ability to explain technical decisions and communicate project status, risks, and results effectively.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and self-management.
• Experience mentoring or coaching other developers.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working with distributed teams.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Ability to use AI-assisted development tools responsibly while maintaining full ownership of delivered solutions.

Key Competencies

• Ownership & Accountability
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Coaching & Mentoring

Work Conditions

• Location: Guatemala, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Honduras, Haiti or El Salvador.
• Work environment: Remote work.
• Physical demands: Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day.
• Travel requirements: May be required to travel up to 10% of normal schedule.