ICT Senior Officer - Software Development at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Role Purpose

• Software Development is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications, integrating AI-assisted development tools, and ensuring seamless integration with cloud services. This role requires a strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, modern web technologies, and collaborative development practices to deliver high-value business solutions.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Develop & Maintain Enterprise Web Applications:

• Design, implement, test, and deploy end-to-end features using modern web technologies (such as .NET Core, Python, Angular).
• Understand and apply software engineering fundamentals, including design patterns (Repository, Unit of Work, Dependency Injection, Factory, Strategy), SOLID principles, and clean architecture.
• Manage relational data with a strong understanding of ORM patterns, query optimisation, and database design principles.
• Manage NoSQL document databases with a good understanding of data structures and use-cases for document databases versus relational databases.
• Implement responsive, accessible user interfaces with a deep understanding of component architecture, state management, and modern web standards.

 AI-Assisted Development & Integration

• Leverage AI-assisted coding tools (such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to enhance productivity and code quality in a controlled and structured manner (PRDs, system architecture, modelling good data structures)
• Apply prompt engineering principles to effectively communicate with AI models and integrate AI capabilities into applications.
• Build and maintain AI-powered features, including chatbots, content analysis, and intelligent data processing.
• Use AI-assisted tools responsibly, ensuring generated code adheres to organizational security, licensing, and data protection guidelines

Cloud Services Integration & Modern Architecture

• Integrate with cloud services following established patterns and architectural guidance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of authentication and authorisation fundamentals (OAuth, token-based auth, RBAC) and apply these concepts when building application features that work within cloud identity and access management systems.
• Understand and apply scalable application patterns (serverless, event-driven architecture) and work effectively within established CI/CD deployment processes.
• Understand fundamental concepts of asynchronous programming, lazy loading, real-time communication (polling vs streaming), and performance optimisation.

Collaborative Development & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in SCRUM ceremonies with diligent tracking of development progress.
• Participate in code reviews focusing on maintainability, security, and adherence to established patterns.
• Contribute to technical discussions and architectural decisions while working within established cloud infrastructure and sound engineering principles.
• Embrace continuous learning, particularly in emerging AI/ML technologies and modern web development practices.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and IT Operations teams for deployment processes while maintaining responsibility for application-level configuration and integration.

Skills

• .NET Framework, Agile Methodologies, AngularJS, Cloud Computing, Python, Rest Services, Software Architecture

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in preferably in Business Administration, Computer Science, or other relevant discipline with 4 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience is required 
• Secondary education in combination with 8 years of experience may be accepted instead of a Bachelor’s degree

Desired

• Certification in Cloud Technologies

Required

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience with Angular and .NET is required (2 years with a Masters, 4 years with a Bachelor and 8 years with Secondary Diploma)
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply fundamental principles across different frameworks and languages is required.
• Proven experience in Database design and SQL is required.
• Hands-on proficiency with Git is required.
• Experience across the Full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is required.
• A strong understanding of fundamental programming concepts, including object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns, is required
• A proactive, can-do attitude with strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn is required

Desired

• Advanced Frontend implementation skills are a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of PrimeNG would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of .NET Core is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Postgres is an advantage.
• Experience with GitHub would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Cursor and Figma is an advantage.
• Experience in Stakeholder management is an advantage.