Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

Summary

Join DHIS2, a well-funded not-for-profit project, as a mid- or senior-level Software Engineer in our global frontend engineering team. This full-time, 1-year renewable contract position offers remote work options or the possibility to work from Oslo, Norway. You will develop features for the DHIS2 open-source platform, focusing on areas like analytics, information retrieval, and data synchronization. The role demands expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and REST APIs, along with a passion for innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer flexibility, freedom, and the chance to make a global impact on healthcare.

Requirements

• Passionate about working on a meaningful, impactful, and challenging global project
• 6+ years of experience building rich, performant, and scalable web applications
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Strong skills in clear technical writing and communication
• Expert knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript
• Expert knowledge of web technologies (HTML/CSS)
• Strong experience with and deep understanding of React or similar frameworks
• Strong experience working with REST Web APIs and JSON

Responsibilities

• Develop software features for the DHIS2 open-source platform
• Work on features related to analytics, information retrieval, metadata management, offline data collection and data synchronization
• Find innovative engineering solutions to complex problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building technology for use in low-resource settings
• Experience in public health and international development

Benefits

• Remote (Central European Time Zone +/- 2 hours) or in Oslo, Norway
• This is a full-time position (80% possible) on a 1-year renewable contract