Hybrid Junior Front-end Javascript Developer Junior Front-end Javascript Developer with verification
UNOPS · EMEA (Remote) · nan, · Hybrid
About the job
Functional Responsibilities:
Guided by our tech lead and other senior developers as appropriate, the Junior Front-end Javascript Developer will work on front-end apps built in Angular and React, working closely with back-end developers providing REST and GraphQL APIs. Our codebase is written in Typescript. Typical tasks will include:
- Work on implementing new UI features in existing apps
- Assist in responding to urgent requests to find and fix bugs in app UIs
- Review the code in colleagues' PRs, including that of more senior developers, using the Git workflow model
- Assist in meetings with app users at HQ or in the field to troubleshoot technical challenges
- Work with tech lead or other senior developers to review and clarify technical specification tickets
- Assist in writing technical and user documentation for new or modified UI features
- Participate in Agile sprint and release planning
- Participate in the planning and design of new apps or major upgrades
- Work with senior developers to rigorously implement coding standards and good practices
*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Education:
- First level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) preferably in computer science, software engineering, information systems, mathematics, or related field is required.
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) is desirable and may substitute for some of the required years of experience.
- High school or Secondary School diploma in combination with six years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the universityl degree.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in online web, data application development or implementation using Javascript in a front-end or full-stack role is required with a first-leve universityl degree; no work experience required with an advanced university degree.
- Experience with one or more of Angular, React and/or Typescript is required.
- Experience with code versioning using Git workflow and sprint/release planning is desirable
- Experience working both independently and in collaboration with remote, geographically diverse teams.
- Experience in the management of dependencies, code deployment to various environments and development workflow.
- Experience in working on projects using an agile framework.e
- Experience of developing web applications in other programming languages.
- Some experience working with the public or not-for-profit sector.
- Fluency in English (read, write, speak) is required.
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!
Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.