Job Description
IT Jobs. ACLED Jobs
Role & Responsibilities
The Backend Developer will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Design and execute the server side logic of web-based applications.
- Create and manage APIs to connect web applications to backend databases.
- Work closely with the Data Science team to advise, design, and execute server side logic for data science models and applications.
- Work closely with the frontend developer to deliver innovative and user friendly tools to interact with ACLED data.
- Assess current project architectures, propose improvements, and implement them.
- Collaborate with Head of Data Science to understand organizational objectives and propose new projects and solutions for the team’s portfolio.
Skills and competencies
- The following experience and abilities are mandatory:
- At least 3 years of professional experience in backend development.
- Advanced knowledge of Python and SQL.
- Diverse programming experience in common languages (e.g., Bash, Java, Golang, C++).
- Experienced in building scalable, secure, and performant RESTful APIs.
- Experienced with Docker, virtualization, and containerization.
- Familiarity and experience with cloud-based deployments, preferably AWS.
- Experience with Git/GitHub.
- Fluency in English.
- Reliable with strong problem-solving skills.
- An extremely high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to work remotely and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
- Flexible team player, especially across a remote, global team.
- The following skills are preferred:
- Knowledge of CI/CD infrastructure.
- Experience of web authentication and authorization protocols, including OAuth 2.0.
- Familiarity and experience with DigitalOcean.
- Experience with orchestration tools (e.g. Airflow).
- Experience with Kubernetes.
- Research focus or professional experience in conflict research or peacebuilding.
- Familiarity and experience working with ACLED data.
- Advanced university degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science, statistics, economics, political science or a related field.
How to Apply
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