Senior Software Engineer

Project:– iNTP II Project

Reports to: Project Manager

Work place: Addis Ababa

Contract term: Full-time Position, Fixed term contract

Number of positions: One

Salary Scale: As per the scale of the organization

Date Posted: March 19, 2025

Deadline: March 28, 2025

Category: Information Technology

Job Description

Brief introduction

REACH Ethiopia is a non-profit local organization established and registered as an Ethiopian Residents Charity. It strives to contribute to community development through implementation of innovative and targeted project interventions to deliver quality health services for disadvantaged communities. Since its establishment in 2013, REACH Ethiopia has successfully implemented community-based TB care interventions and integrated health service projects in Sidama, SNNP and parts of Oromia Regions.

REACH Ethiopia in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Bureaus is currently implementing various projects. Currently, REACH Ethiopia is working to implement a project named iNTP focusing on TB laboratory diagnostic connectivity through donations from Stop TB partnership

Purpose of the position (general)

The iNTP Senior Software Engineer is responsible for developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code for enabling the real-time connectivity platform and monitoring optimal implementation of the TB laboratory connectivity tool. S/he will also provide technical assistance and support to the National TB Reference Laboratory and Health facilities on the connectivity solution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing Node.js backend services and responsive user interface components using React components.
• Develop software that enables real-time result reporting directly from machines to user, and that also enables data reporting, analysis, visualization and connectivity of remote devices to the central server through SMS and Internet connection.
• Ensure integration and functionality of the real time connectivity platform.
• Monitor the optimal real-time connectivity of TB laboratory instruments to report patient and aggregate data
• Conduct software updates.
• Provide training and provide support to facilities.
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and incorporate them into the project when appropriate

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
• At least 3 years experience as a Node.js developer
• Proven experience in React JavaScript library
• Experience in NoSQL databases. Experience in MongoDB is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge in collecting data use requirements from different stakeholders and translating them into technical design
• Preferred candidate with experience designing technologies for low resource contexts and knowledge of community health in the Ethiopian context including working with government information systems.
• Excellent, fluent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.

Behavioral competencies and skills

• Good interpersonal skills with experience in networking with partners at all levels (government, NGOs and local community-based organizations)
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners
• Willingness to travel frequently within the project implementation area
• Strong organizational skills and proactive communicator.
• Self-motivated and team player with excellent attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset
• Analytical thinker
• Ability and willingness to travel to the field