Senior Software Developer (INT9819)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have a Graduation degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Software Engineering from a reputable institution?

Do you have a minimum of 05 years of experience in supporting the co-design and development of community-centered digital solutions?

Do you have 03 years of native Android-based application development, iOS apps, and cross-platform development?

Do you have a proven track record of working with the marginalized community in ICT for Development projects?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

The Senior Software Developer will support the co-design and development of community-centered digital solutions, monitoring, and operational procedures by ensuring data safety and security compliance. Additionally, the role contributes to the business development team for ICT Development initiatives. Furthermore, overseeing consultants to deliver quality outputs within designated timelines, extending technical support to other CJNRR projects, embedding digital inclusion across projects, and effectively contributing to the field-level co-production workshops with communities are also some key purposes of this role. Ultimately, the Senior Software Developer will contribute significantly to the pathways to Oxfam’s mission of ensuring climate justice, natural resource rights, social inclusion, and sustainable, inclusive development through digital innovation.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide technical support to Oxfam in Bangladesh on innovative digital solutions (interactive App development, dashboard, and toolkit development) for disadvantaged communities.
• Conceptualize, coordinate and develop information-sharing apps, interactive mapping platforms, and other toolkits related to ecosystem services, climate adaptation, loss and damage etc., for the marginalized community as well as pilot implementation and launch in Bangladesh, working in close collaboration with the communities, and key multi-stakeholders.
• Develop operational guidelines and standard operating procedures for the developed digital tools.  
• Monitor digital innovation trends, policies, and relevant funding opportunities and contribute to business development on ICT for Development solutions.
• Along with the monitoring and test applications, this position will disseminate the findings, good practices, and lessons learned captured accordingly related to ICT for development.
• Ensure all necessary data safety and protection requirements are met as required by Oxfam policies and practices.
• Provide ongoing support to project staff as needed (targeted working sessions, coaching, and problem-solving) on ICT for Development solutions introduced.
• Support the business development team of Oxfam in Bangladesh for grant proposal development, Innovations & ICT initiatives.
  Monitor and oversee the technical tasks assigned to consultants and ensure timely delivery of quality outputs.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned with our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in all you do. In addition, an ideal candidate will also have: 

Experience:

A Minimum of 05 Years of professional experience in the relevant sector.

Education:

• Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree (optional) in Information Technology, Computer Science, and Software Engineering from a reputed university.

Technical skills:

• Minimum 3 years of native Android development experience      
• Java and Kotlin experience
• Good understanding of Android Studio and Gradle
• Good understanding of software design principles and patterns (MVVM)
• Good understanding of version control systems (SVN, Git)
• Experience using 3rd party software libraries and SDKs
• Experience using REST service APIs
• Experience working with GEO location
• Experience working with Jetpack libraries
• Familiarity with text-to-speech features

Process skills:

• At least 3 years of experience working in Scrum or other Agile software development Environment
• Familiarity with Agile development-related tools such as Trello
• Experience in user-centric development
• Teamwork experience
• Familiarity with UI testing

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous benefits packages, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life insurance, and other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam, we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning and development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the-job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

[Only Bangladeshi Nationals Are Eligible to Apply]