
ICT Specialist – Software Development (Full Stack Developer)
Category | Grade:Professional | LICA-10Deadline:25 Aug 2026Job ID:4034Posted on:29 Jul 2026
Overview
Builds and maintains full-stack platforms for the UN Development Coordination Office from a home-based duty station. The specialist develops TypeScript, Node.js, Express, React and PostgreSQL services, creates APIs and automated tests, improves performance and security, supports users, and contributes to Azure-based DevOps.
Department: UN Development Coordination Office (DCO)
Languages
Required: English
Desired: Arabic, Spanish, French, Chinese or Russian
Minimum Experience
5 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver full-stack features using TypeScript, Node.js, Express and React
- Develop and document public and private APIs
- Maintain PostgreSQL-backed applications and automated test coverage
- Improve application performance, scalability, security and user experience
- Provide technical support, bug triage and data-management assistance
- Support Azure, Docker and Kubernetes deployment workflows
Requirements
- Master’s degree in an ICT-related field with five years of relevant experience, bachelor’s degree with seven years, or secondary education with eleven years
- Experience developing and maintaining database-driven web applications
- Experience with object-oriented JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js and React or Angular
- Experience with .NET or another web framework
- Experience with SQL databases and automated software testing
- Fluency in English
Skills
Full-Stack DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentAutomated TestingDatabase DevelopmentTechnical SupportDevOps
Tools
TypeScriptJavaScriptNode.jsExpressReactPostgreSQLDockerKubernetesAzureGitLabJestMochaCypress
Additional info
- Home-based Local Individual Contractor Agreement
- UNOPS personnel supporting the UN Development Coordination Office