Junior Front-end Javascript Developer - Homebased

Application period27-Aug-2024 to 09-Sep-2024*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLYThe Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services, UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), and the Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio. It provides services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries. Functional ResponsibilitiesGuided 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 appsAssist in responding to urgent requests to find and fix bugs in app UIsReview the code in colleagues' PRs, including that of more senior developers, using the Git workflow modelAssist in meetings with app users at HQ or in the field to troubleshoot technical challengesWork with tech lead or other senior developers to review and clarify technical specification ticketsAssist in writing technical and user documentation for new or modified UI featuresParticipate in Agile sprint and release planning Participate in the planning and design of new apps or major upgradesWork with senior developers to rigorously implement coding standards and good practicesEducation/ Experience/ Language requirement 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 university degree.Required Experience: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-level university degree; no work experience is required with an advanced university degree.Experience with one or more of Angular, React and/or Typescript is required.Desirable experience (the following experience is optional candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply):Experience with code versioning using Git workflow and sprint/release planning is desirableExperience 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.Experience of developing web applications in other programming languages.Some experience working with the public or not-for-profit sector.LanguagesFluency in English (read, write, speak) is required.