Position Title:              Full Stack Developer-HQ

Open Period:               8 November 2024 – 7 December 2024

Background:                The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia 

(RIMES) is an international and intergovernmental institution, owned and managed by its Member States, for the generation and application of early warning information. RIMES evolved from the efforts of countries in Africa and Asia, in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, to establish a regional early warning system within a multi-hazard framework for the generation and communication of early warning information, and capacity building for preparedness and response to trans-boundary hazards. RIMES was established on 30 April 2009, and was registered with the United Nations on 1 July 2009. RIMES operates from its regional early warning center located at the campus of the Asian Institute of Technology in Pathumthani.

 

Position Description: The Full Stack Developer will be primary focus on design, development, customization, and give recommendation both back-end and front-end systems of web portals, websites, dashboards, and visualization interfaces for the Decision Support System (DSS). Support data integration, either forecasting or monitoring systems for multi-hazards early warning systems. Additionally, supporting the managing databases, data warehouses, and automating functionality for RIMES integrated platform.

 

Contract Type:             Full-Time Contract 

Duty station:               Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9             Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science or any related field

Experience: 

  • At least three (3) years of work experience in programming using Python, PHP, and the backend framework of Python or PHP.

  • Or at least three (3) years of work experience in JavaScript, or modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)

  • Or at least three (3) years of combined work experience in systems design and database management

  • At least two (2) years of work experience in designing and implementing APIs and integrating systems using web services (e.g., REST, SOAP), including API documentation

  • Involvement in at least two (2) web and/or mobile app development projects in the last five years would be an advantage

  • Familiarity with the institutions/organizations as well as approaches and concepts in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM), early warning, and/or climate change adaptation (CCA) would be an advantage

Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent understanding of system development methodologies and lifecycle

  • Expert in relational databases and SQL

  • Proficient with software testing principles and methodologies

  • Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and planning skills
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
  • Ability to work amicably in a multicultural and multidisciplinary work environment

Language: 

  • Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written)

Personal qualities:

  • Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work effectively and independently
  • Excellent work ethic and aptitude to work with a constructive attitude
  • Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results
  • Shows persistence when faced with difficulties or challenges

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The Full Stack Developer will be essential in the RIMES-IT technical team. They'll report to the team leader and have specific tasks within the Systems Development part, including:

  1. Data Integration and Database Management

  • Develop functionality for integration of forecast and observation information from local and international agencies to RIMES data warehouse.

  • Implementing automated data integration functionality to streamline processes for data integrated platforms.

  • Managing databases and data warehouses, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability.

  • Supporting the development and design of both back-end and front-end systems to meet project objectives.

  • Assist in the development of the technical design framework and specifications (e.g., function, system architecture, data flow, etc.) 

  1. Web Portal and Interface Development

  • Design/development/customization the data visualization platform with user-friendly web portals/websites.

  • Creating dashboards and visual interfaces for the DSS, enhancing usability and accessibility.

  • Planning, design, development, testing, and validation of new systems, solutions, and processes to meet user needs and requirements effectively and efficiently.

  • Lead the development of system mock-ups and its iterations based on the design framework and specification, and users feedback 

  • Creating and maintaining efficient script for web portals, websites, dashboards, and visual interfaces.

  • Analyses of users need to identify critical points where sectoral platform could be used effectively 

 

  1. IT Infrastructure and Support

  • Ensuring seamless integration of IT systems with web applications and DSS.

  • Providing technical support and troubleshooting to resolve any project-related IT issues.

  • Implementing and managing security measures and backup solutions to protect project data.

  1. Other tasks

  • Conducting regular system reviews and maintaining optimal functionality and relevance. 

  • Scoping up the needs, requirements and recommending the implementation to enhance system performance and user experience.

  • Participate in project planning and capacity-building activities 

  • Perform other duties as may be required by the Project

Supervisor: 

       Immediate Supervisor & Reporting to Jie Qiu, Team Leader for Server and Data Management

Contract Type

            This position is the Project-based contract / Fulltime

Contract Duration

            The contract will initially be for one year and will be extended upon satisfactory completion of a  six-month probationary term and each annual performance review.

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send your application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references in PDF format to rimeshra@rimes.int by midnight of 7 December 2024, Bangkok time. Please state “Full Stack Developer-HQ: Your Name “the Subject line of the email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

Ms. Dusadee Padungkul

Head-Operational Support

Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System

AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1, 

Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants particularly women are encouraged to apply

Open Period

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Duty Station

Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

Type of Contract

Full Time