Senior Developer, Multiple positions

The UNOPS Information Technology Group (ITG) unit is focused on innovation and harnessing cutting-edge technology to deliver solutions to UNOPS that truly address business needs.

Working with UNOPS IT Group is a unique opportunity to deliver systems to users around the world - making an impact on development and solving practical problems for the UNOPS workforce and thereby help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

ITG’s goal is to provide greater effectiveness, efficiency, and differentiation to UNOPS products and services. UNOPS IT Group is responsible for architecting, designing, delivering, and managing all UNOPS IT infrastructure and business applications. The unit includes Enterprise Architects, Business Analysts, Solutions Designers, Developers and QA Testers from all around the world who are based primarily in Denmark and Thailand.

The UNOPS digital transformation programme, commenced in 2023, is working to define the Digital vision for UNOPS and develop appropriate and sustainable solutions that meet UNOPS needs, especially within field operations. As ITG will be a large supplier on this journey, we are looking to expand the team for the duration of the Digital Transformation Programme, 3 to 5 years.

The Senior Developer position will sit within the Finance & Assets Product team. The Finance & Assets Product team is responsible for the effective creation and management of all of the Finance IT corporate systems within UNOPS. The team interacts regularly with various business units throughout UNOPS, including the Finance Group, Shared service team and the finance field officers in numerous countries. 

Under the supervision of the Product Manager, or the relevant Project Manager, the Senior Developer works closely with other members of the ITG team to undertake developments in order to deliver business solutions. 

The Senior Developer will primarily focus on:

1. Develop business applications
2. Technical review and testing
3. Knowledge management and innovation

• Implements web applications through the development of code artefacts by utilising: ASP.NET (C#) or other organisationally approved application development platforms, SQL Server or other organisationally approved data / database platforms, Organisationally approved JavaScript frameworks (ExtJS, Angular, React, etc.)
• Analyses, designs, coordinates and develops detailed technical specifications and translates them into solutions
• Develops new modules / functionality within existing systems

• Ensures optimal performance, scalability, and usability of business applications by adhering to established and evolving architectural standards developed by the Enterprise Architecture team and Platforms team

• Maintains detailed technical documentation

2. Performs technical review and testing of code for business applications

• Reviews own and other team members / external developers code to ensure quality and adherence to coding standards and practices instituted within the team

• Undertakes unit and other forms of technical testing of business applications, ensuring that business applications work as intended and making sure the applications are optimized in terms of performance and usability. Suggests new approaches and/or tools that may be used to improve testing

• Performs technical testing of existing or new functionality and when upgrades / patches are applied

• Assists the Testing and Quality Assurance team in troubleshooting anomalies, understanding impacts and identifying solutions to bugs or gaps in functionality

• Adequately documents all work activities, including code specifications and test plans

3. Embeds relevant knowledge management and innovation 

• Contributes ideas, concerns and suggested approaches during technical design sessions with other developers

• Contributes to the specification of web applications, ensuring high graphical and UX standards are met and brand consistency is adhered to as specified by the Enterprise Architecture and Platforms team

• Contributes through evidence-based opinions during UX design sessions with other developers and provides feedback to the Enterprise Architecture and Platforms team on established design standards

• Stays up to date with emerging technologies and where appropriate, advocates for their consideration

• Advocates for the development of new, innovative concepts that could be implemented in addition to or as a replacement for existing solutions

• Master’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Computer Science or other relevant discipline is required.

• A Bachelor’s degree in combination with additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of master’s degree.

• Secondary education in combination with additional six years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a master's degree

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience with .NET, .NET Core or ASP.NET development in C#

• Strong, hands on proficiency in the .Net framework, C#, ASP.Net and JavaScript, 

• Responsive web development, SQL and understanding of web services is required

• Good knowledge and understanding of Web Service API’s especially in regard to integration would be desirable.

• Good SQL skills (MS SQL Server) are required

• Knowledge of the ExtJS framework would be a distinct advantage

• Experience with developing business applications within large and complex enterprise IT environments would be a distinct advantage

• Experience in Mulesoft ESB/API will be an distinct advantage

• Full working knowledge of English is required

Contract type: ICA
Contract level: IICA-1
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.