Software Developer NGO Job CWS
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Primary Purpose
This position is primarily responsible for the development of software applications to meet the business requirements of CWS RSC Africa, with the emphasis of the position being on the design and development of bespoke applications to meet the specific organizational requirements.
The Software Developer must apply DevSecOps principles by embedding security into all stages of the software development lifecycle. This includes writing secure code, integrating automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with operations and security teams to ensure compliance, and proactively addressing vulnerabilities before deployment.
Responsibilities
Technical Operations and Support (70%)
- Execute the full software development life cycle (SDLC) to build, test, and implement custom applications that drive organizational productivity.
- Maintain and integrate existing custom systems, ensuring seamless data flow and architectural consistency.
- Deploy and configure both cloud-based and on-premises software solutions under the guidance of the Senior Developer.
- Develop comprehensive test plans and documentation to validate software functionality against stakeholder requirements.
- Conduct rigorous unit and functional testing to identify, track, and resolve bugs prior to deployment.
- Require knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and integration of security tools into CI/CD pipelines. Implement security controls in alignment with NIST SP 800-53 standards to ensure all developed software meets organizational and regulatory security baselines.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure code integrity and adherence to secure coding practices. Developers must embed automated security checks (static code analysis, dependency scanning, container security) into their workflows.
- Author and update technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, API specifications, and codebase comments.
- Produce clear, accessible user manuals to assist non-technical staff in navigating new software features.
- Investigate and resolve complex software issues escalated from the service desk, providing timely fixes for internal applications.
- Report project progress and technical roadblocks to the Senior Software Developer to ensure alignment with department goals.
Compliance Management (15%)
- Achieves and maintains a thorough knowledge and adherence to established RSC Africa, CWS/IRP, DOS/PRM and USCIS policies and procedures regarding database management for RSC Africa programs.
- Work closely with operations and security teams to ensure compliance and resilience. Ongoing training in secure development frameworks, emerging threats, and compliance standards is required.
Representation/Engagement (10%)
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to execute complex projects, ensuring software solutions align with broader infrastructure and networking requirements.
- Contribute actionable recommendations to IT management regarding automation opportunities to streamline development workflows and organizational processes.
- Provide operational continuity by assisting with or assuming the responsibilities of peer IT specialists during peak periods or as directed by the Senior Software Developer.
Additional Roles and Responsibilities (5%)
- Any other tasks as assigned by the Software Development Supervisor or IT Management.
Qualifications
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years directly related specialized experience performing the essential duties is required.
- Experience in ICT project management preferred.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge in the web application development environment with relational databases.
- Strong knowledge in PostgreSQL Database architecture, design and development, including the ability to write complex queries and stored procedures.
- Strong knowledge in PHP using Laravel Framework and JavaScript programming languages.
- Knowledge in Golang programming language is preferred.
- Strong Knowledge in Object Oriented Programming.
- Knowledge of GIT Version Control.
- Strong knowledge in writing unit and functional tests
- Strong Knowledge in essential Windows and Linux system administration is required. Android programming using Kotlin experience a plus.
- Knowledge in Microsoft Azure Architecture is a plus.
- Experience working in a highly regulated environment with compliance requirements is a plus
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