Application Architect for Solr and SOA/API projects

New York City

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: New York City
Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Border and Customs
- Architecture, Building and Property Management
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Migration
- Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: Closed

Background Information - Job-specific

This position is in the Department of Management, Office of Information and Communication Technology, Enterprise Application Centre, New York, (DM/OICT/EAC-NY). The incumbent reports to a Chief, Application and Application Development Section.

The incumbent is accountable for delivering the required application architecture and integration solutions for searching UN content by utilizing the Solr technology. The incumbent has the role of a Specialist in Application Architecture for Solr search.The incumbent works in collaboration with the web application developers in EAC-NY/OICT and provides services to internal UN clients.

Functional Responsibilities

1. Performs feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development and implementation of application architecture solutions for searching the content of UN document repositories and websites by utilizing Solr and other related technologies.
2. Implements automated techniques and processes for the bulk and real time indexing in Apache Solr of large-scale data sets residing in database, flat files and other sources.
3. Applies Solr build for generating indexes against structured and semi structured data; writes efficient search queries against Solr indexes using Solr REST/Java API; troubleshoots Solr indexing process and querying engine; develops automated unit test cases for Solr search engine.
4. Configures Solr search for Drupal-based websites for full-text indexing of the attached documents and integrated document repositories
5. Supports all areas concerning Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), integration architecture, service and API design, development, deployment and maintenance, incorporating Enterprise Service Bus, messaging, API gateway and service registry technologies.

Impact of Results Well-reasoned, innovative approaches and sustainable architecture solutions for searching UN content are very critical for knowledge sharing among UN staff, Member States and public. Developed search solutions save time of UN staff for searching UN document repositories and websites. Support tasks for the Enterprise Service Bus are critical for UN systems integration and data exchange.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, software engineering, mathematics or related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in development, implementation and maintenance of web-based enterprise systems is required.
Hands on experience in Apache Solr search implementations, integration of Solr with Drupal-based websites and Java programming is required.
Working experience with REST API, JBoss Fuse, Drupal and MariaDB is desirable.
Knowledge of SOA, TOGAF, ISO27000, ITIL and PRINCE2 is desirable.

Language Requirements:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Contract level: P3
Contract duration: 1 year (renewable subject to funds availability and satisfactory performance)

For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/UN-Staff-Contracts.aspx

Additional Considerations

Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types.

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

UNOPS vision is a world where people can live full lives supported by appropriate, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and by the efficient and transparent use of public resources in procurement and project management.

Background information- ECR

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

ECR strategy is to:

Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Background Information - Development Group Cluster

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster works with the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and the Office of South-South Cooperation.

The cluster also supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management and implementation services

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