Global Junior Developer

Here at Human Appeal (HA) we have an exciting opportunity for x2 Global Junior Developer to be based at our Islamabad office but working with stakeholders based locally and overseas. You will join the organization on a full-time basis with potential for a permanent role with a competitive salary depending on your skills and expertise.

HA is seeking x2 Computer science/IT graduates with excellent university undergraduate degrees to join our Salesforce team. Please note this role is open to candidates with the right to work in Pakistan only. Candidates must be open/flexible to working remote hours suited to UK time zones.

HA is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs, and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

Main Job Purpose

To support the development and maintenance of industry-leading websites and software applications that are fit for purpose.

Working collaboratively with online, campaigns, marketing, and other specialist teams, stakeholder delivery, as well as working directly with the stakeholders where needed. To analyze business requirements and internal design as well as develop system requirements. To develop structured clean reusable code.

To focus on the quality and best technical approach to support the overall delivery of human appeal websites in line with overall organizational strategy and objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

Technical Support

• To be involved at all stages of the development life cycle: via initial analysis, implementation, integration, testing, debugging, and support to maintain oversight and delivery.
• To work collaboratively with the project manager through completion of assigned tasks to ensure that all aspects of the project are delivered as planned.
• Mitigate against potential technical risks by raising issues/concerns to safeguard project delivery.

Systems and Information Architecture

• To consider systems performance requirements by getting advice from the project technical lead when making specific determinations relating to system performance requirements to create fit-for-purpose websites.
• To work with the web designers, marketing, and creative specialists via proactive consultation to understand the design concept and advise how it can be implemented technically within constraints.
• To design, maintain, and build solutions in a manner that enables different technical teams to work together efficiently.
• To be aware of the latest software development technologies and methodologies through research and networking to safeguard against the latest threats and remain competitive in the market.
• To write clean, well-structured, and well-documented code by adopting best practices to deliver code that is well-tested and consistently error-free.
• To support the design and build of database schemata with integrity and scalability, with data access layers that are optimized for performance and security.
• To make sensible decisions when working on, reviewing, and auditing legacy code to ensure maintainability of code.

Communication and Problem Solving

• To participate in an innovative culture by promoting new ideas or opportunities within the team to remain competitive and save costs.
• To contribute regularly to discussions regarding internal process and system improvements to ensure maximum efficiency across the organization, including suggesting technical solutions to problems.

Company Best Practice

• To work collaboratively with other HA teams and provide technical input into how all HA's services can be delivered and improved.
• To be aware of the latest data protection and security threats by adhering to known industry standards to ensure HA mitigates against these risks.
• To efficiently manage workload by maintaining oversight of all project tasks to ensure project milestones are met.
• Provide training in using different website components/functions to create in-house capabilities to maintain the website.

Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned accountabilities; he/she may perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• University Degree in Computer Science (undergraduate) or other related fields
• Ability to learn quickly and good teamwork skills are essential
• 0-2 years working experience in the relevant field.
• Fluent English written and spoken is a must; additional languages are a bonus
• Must be office-based and work based on UK working hours

HOW TO APPLY: We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success click the link below to apply today and become our Global Junior Developer.

Please note that we will only be contacting the shortlisted candidates.