Remote Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

at DHIS2

Posted 1 day ago 2 applied

Description:

  • DHIS2 is hiring mid- and senior-level Software Engineers for their global frontend engineering team.
  • This is a full-time position on a 1-year renewable contract, with the option to work remotely or from Oslo, Norway.
  • Software engineers at DHIS2 develop a platform aimed at improving healthcare on a global scale.
  • Engineers work directly with end-users to understand system usage and have significant impact on the product.
  • The role involves building software features for the DHIS2 open-source platform, focusing on analytics, information retrieval, metadata management, offline data collection, and data synchronization.
  • Engineers are encouraged to engage in the software design process and have the freedom to choose their own approach to problem-solving, including hardware, tools, and IDE.
  • The front-end is built with modern frameworks such as React and Redux, and the team maintains a powerful developer toolchain.
  • DHIS2 has an API-first architecture and supports a developer community building on the platform.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must be passionate about working on a meaningful, impactful, and challenging global project.
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience in building rich, performant, and scalable web applications is required.
  • Fluency in verbal and written English is essential.
  • Strong skills in clear technical writing and communication are necessary.
  • Expert knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript is required.
  • Candidates must have expert knowledge of web technologies, including HTML and CSS.
  • Strong experience with and deep understanding of React or similar frameworks is necessary.
  • Experience working with REST Web APIs and JSON is required.
  • Experience building technology for use in low-resource settings is a plus.
  • Experience in public health and international development is a plus, but not required.
  • A cover letter of 3-4 sentences expressing interest in DHIS2 and the role is mandatory for consideration.

Benefits:

  • The position offers flexibility in work location, allowing for remote work or work from Oslo, Norway.
  • Employees have the freedom to choose their own hardware, tools, and IDE.
  • The role provides an opportunity to work on a globally impactful project that improves health and well-being.
  • Engineers will be part of a collaborative team that influences the software design process and product outcomes.
  • The position is on a 1-year renewable contract, with the possibility of working 80% of full-time hours.