[Hiring] Senior Full-stack Software Developer @UNDP

Role Description

This consultancy is looking for a full-stack developer to redesign the Climpact web portal. The redesigned portal should consist of a Python-based backend for calculating climate indices (based on user-provided climate data), and a front-end based on the latest internet standards for accessibility and security. Key priorities are:

• Interactive visualisations
• Bandwidth efficiency
• Low maintenance and modular code
• Scalable performance
• Containerization
• Emphasis on open-source technologies

In parallel, the consultant is also expected to work with the climate indices scientific community on the scientific computing of climate indices.

Qualifications

• A university degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or a closely related field.

Requirements

• At least five years of full-stack experience demonstrated in designing, implementing and deploying modular and scalable web-based applications, preferably involving scientific computing, to platforms such as Amazon web services.
• Proven experience in Python programming and developing modular, containerized and maintainable software applications using open-source libraries and frameworks.
• Experience in developing user-friendly web interfaces with a focus on data visualization functions and interactive data-processing workflows.
• Familiarity with scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, pandas and xarray.
• Experience working with time-series and gridded datasets, particularly NetCDF or other climate and environmental data formats.
• Knowledge of R programming and experience integrating R-based functionalities into Python applications.
• Good understanding of software quality assurance, dependency management, automated testing and open-source development practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, communicate effectively with scientific experts and deliver results within agreed timelines.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English required. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Benefits

• Pay band C - USD 390.- / USD 560.-
• Duration: 40 days over a period of 6 months

Company Description

WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.

• The statutory retirement age is 65.
• The minimum age to be eligible for consideration for vacant positions is 18.
• The maximum age must enable the candidate to serve for at least the term of the contract before reaching mandatory age of separation.

WMO does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority.

WMO does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes.