Education**

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• English is essential and other languages an asset.

• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and best practices is essential.

• Knowledge of web technologies is essential.

• Knowledge of internet protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP and DNS is essential.

• Strong knowledge of responsive design, accessibility, and secure coding practices.

• Knowledge of modern application development techniques and programming languages is essential.

• Knowledge of database design, development and SQL in general is desirable.

Experience**

Solid experience in full stack development, including:

• Python (Django) for backend development.

• JavaScript-React for modern front-end interfaces.

• WordPress CMS & Integration to payment gateways.

• October CMS (PHP/Laravel) and Drupal (PHP/Twig).

• C# Experience will be a plus.

• Experience developing and maintaining complex web ecosystems.

• Experience with REST / SOAP APIs, web services, and integration patterns (essential).

• Experience with Docker, Linux, CI/CD tools, and version control systems (desirable).

• UI/UX Experience is a plus.

• Knowledge of NGINX/Apache, caching, and web performance optimization (desirable).

• Experience in NGO or humanitarian IT contexts is an asset.

• Experience in Azure (desirable).

• Experience in Dynamics Business Central (desirable).

Technical and Operational Responsibilities**

Web Development****

• Develop, configure, and deploy web applications following industry best practices and MSF standards.

• Build and maintain full-stack solutions.

• Develop and extend websites and applications based on October CMS (Laravel/PHP) and Drupal.

System Maintenance and Evolution****

• Maintain, upgrade, and optimize existing web platforms to ensure reliability, security, and performance.

• Implement responsive UI, reusable components, and integration layers aligned with MSF requirements.

• Contribute to the evolution of the web architecture and technical stack.

Technology Assessment & Integration****

• Investigate and evaluate web technologies, frameworks, and CMS capabilities as part of product lifecycle management.

• Propose solutions and design integration approaches to fit within MSF’s wider IT ecosystem.

Collaboration & Strategic Input****

• Collaborate with IT teams, product owners, and subject matter experts to refine requirements and deliver robust solutions.

• Provide input to long-term digital strategy, roadmaps, and architectural decisions.

• Contribute to documentation, guidelines, and coding standards to support consistency and knowledge sharing.

Operational Support****

• Support incident responders for web applications-related issues to ensure system reliability and availability.

• Assist in change implementation and deployments in collaboration with DevOps engineers.

Other Responsibilities**

• Integrate EDI & Safeguarding aspects in area of work responsibility, including policies and practices.

• Recognize, respond, and document any form of abuse or inappropriate behavior and alert the safeguarding unit of any suspected potential abuse.

• Proactively participate in the individual performance management process including objective setting, performance monitoring and performance evaluation.