Software Developer (P-3)

Organizational Setting

This position is located in the International Monitoring Systems (IMS) Division that applies engineering and science to develop, instantiate, and to operate measurement stations around the world as well as to receive, process and disseminate the data collected by these stations as well as related analysis products.

Reporting Lines

Under the guidance of the Head, Unix/Linux Support Unit, to

Duties and Responsibilties

1. Maintain, debug and enhance various web applications including the database of the Provisional Technical Secretariat (PTS), the Expert Communication System, the time and leave management system, and other related applications, and provide user support;
2. Prepare and execute the installation, upgrade and maintenance-related activities of web applications;
3. Deploy and Manage cloud-based and containerized applications;
4. Optimize and automate business processes;
5. Provide Level 3 support to users;
6. Perform data extraction and population for analysis and reporting purposes;
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• University degree in computer science or a related field; 

Work Experience and Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of experience in software development, business analysis and software testing and releasing in Linux or Windows environments;
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience with Agile software development frameworks like SCRUM is essential; 
• Experience with the development of web-based applications is essential;
• Knowledge and experience in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) for software delivery is essential;
• Experience with design, administration, deployment and configuration of reports using the SAP BusinessObjects BI solution and its SDKs is desirable;
• Certification in Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 8 Programmer II or higher is highly desirable;
• Experience of Alfresco SDK and its APIs and Administration of the Alfresco system is desirable; 
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS and Azure;
• Strong SQL experience desirable;
• Experience in process automation and Robotic Process Automation is desirable;
• Proven experience in project management is desirable;
• Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of issues/problems in a fast-paced environment;

Languages

• Excellent written and oral skills in English are essential.
• Working knowledge of other official CTBTO languages is desirable.

Competencies

• Professionalism - Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations;
• Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from other and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
• Planning and organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
• Team work - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings;
• Accountability - Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable;
• Creativity - Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches; 
• Client orientation - Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive relationships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress and setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients;
• Commitment to continuous learning - Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve;
• Technological Awareness - Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks, shows willingness to learn new technology.