Job Description
Job Purpose
Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a highly efficient and experienced Full Stack Developer to plan, design, implement as well as evaluate local and third-party computing systems that will be utilized for the Umoja Digital Public Goods Network Project for its location in Rwanda at Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa). This position will occasionally handle sensitive information and require maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion.
About the Umuja Digital Public Goods Network Project
Carnegie Mellon University has received a four-year grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to implement the Umoja Digital Public Good Network (The Umoja Network) project. The project has a broad focus on cyber security, digital transformation of Africa and infrastructure. The Umoja Network aims to address issues around inequitable access and barriers to financial services including availability, accessibility, affordability, regulations, and trust. The Umoja Network will coordinate researchers in Rwanda, the U.S., and other countries to establish a comprehensive and coherent multi-stakeholder approach working with communities across Rwanda as well as industry and government representatives.
The role
As a Full Stack Developer in CMU-Africa’s Umoja Network Project, your specific responsibilities will vary. They will include (but will not be limited to) the following:
Responsibilities
- Design and develop digital public goods solutions using code and data to build a base of digital public good artifacts.
- Implement use-cases and support researchers in developing proofs-of-concept.
- Design lab maintenance procedures and ensure continuous improvement.
- Serve as technical support in the research and implementation of the project and follow up on logistical and technical issues.
- Build and maintain an inventory management system for lab equipment and consumables.
- Design and executing laboratory testing using defined standard procedures
- Perform related duties as assigned
Requirements
Education and Experience
- A master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
- At least 3 years of software development experience, preferably supporting well established institutions
- Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce
- Proficient in Java, HTML, RDBMS, JavaScript and CSS
- International accreditation and certification in the field will be an advantage.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and French will be an advantage.
- Proven experience with Digital Public Goods solutions a plus
Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in major operating systems, such as GIT and GIT Hub.
- Proficiency in various coding languages
- Agile learner with the ability to adapt and thrive in an evolving, diverse environment
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, excellent discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Highly developed research skills, with demonstrable ability to work independently and take initiative
- Demonstrable ability to get things done and produce results quickly—whether the tasks are large or small
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to create and articulate presentations for diverse audiences
- Advanced programming skills, preferably with a demonstrable grasp for higher education enterprise processes
- Analytical thinker with the ability to synthesize data to make informed, strategic decisions
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