Scientific Software Developer

Job Description
• Contribute to developing web-based platforms (Dashboard), smartphone-based geospatial applications, and decision support tools.
• Develop a sophisticated mobile application and/or update existing one that will aid the expansion of tree planting; monitor the progress; site suitability recommendation, link to inputs supply chains, and market information, etc.
• Dashboard development for mobile app data displaying with full and restricted user rights.
• Experience in Graphic Designing.
• Assist in API development and comprehensively displaying its data on the dashboard.
• Experience in the call center (IVR-based) establishment
• Be responsible for complete front-end and back-end development & maintenance.
• Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code.
• Experience in word press-based web pages development, maintaining project websites and updating them periodically including graphics designing
• Work closely with design & product teams to integrate, implement & improve features.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and implement them into the current code base.
• Attend to any other work assigned by CIFOR-ICRAF.

Requirements

• Graduate or post-graduate degree in computer science/technology or relevant field with proven experience in mobile and web based scientific software and tools designing skills.
• A sound understanding and prior experience of the map, GPS, and Geoinformatics-related app/software/tools development is required, preferably in agriculture, forestry, or agroforestry related fields.
• At least 3 years of working experience on react native based app development and website dashboard designing.
• Proven experience in programming skills (react native, R, Python, etc.). Knowledge of Java, JavaScript etc.
• IVR-based call center establishment experience.
• Experienced with storage, database management, threading, and performance tuning.
• Excellent Analytical skills, computer skills: MS-Office, Internet Explorer, MS-Outlook, and power point presentation.
• Knowledge and experience in, participatory and community-based data collection form designing for ODK collect.
• Graphic designing experience
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills in English