Title of Assignment: Application Software Implementer

Name of unit/sector:

Patents and Technology Sector
PCT Services Department
PCT Information Systems Division
External Systems Development Section

Place of Assignment: Geneva, WIPO HQ

Expected duration of assignment: 12 months initially, with the possibility to extend up to 24 months maximum

1. Objective of the assignment

This ICS position is located in the External Systems Development Section of the PCT Information Systems Division.

The Section delivers software development and maintenance for a portfolio of business applications which operate externally at WIPO to support the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), a highly successful patents filing Treaty.

The main role of the incumbent is to interpret business requirements emanating from the Treaty, to analyze, propose and subsequently develop (or oversee internal or offshore development of) technical solutions designed to meet those requirements.

The incumbent will demonstrate strong autonomy and the ability to interact with different stakeholders.

2. Deliverables/services

(a) Manage large and/or complex software development projects.
(b) Design large and/or complex software applications, programs and modifications from supplied specifications using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result.
(c) Create, amend and keep track of software applications programs in accordance with the approved design.
(d) Plan, design and conduct tests of software applications programs; correct errors and re-test to achieve and error-free result.
(e) Conduct reviews of supplied specifications of requirements, with involved stakeholders as necessary.
(f) Conduct review of own work and lead reviews of colleagues’/ and external contractors’ work.
(g) Provide guidance and assistance to colleagues in any aspect of program design, creation, testing and documentation.
(h) Take part in evaluations and reviews of application software programming methods, tools and standards.
(i) Keep informed of developing technologies and their application.
(j) Perform other related duties as required.

3. Reporting

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head, External Systems Development Section.

4. Profile

• First-level university degree, preferably in Information Technology, computer science or a related field.

• Extensive experience in Java, Java EE, XML, Web-based technologies, DevOps and database environments.

• Certification in Java, UNIX, System Architecture, Web application design and/or AWS.

• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience, including in software development life cycle, systems analysis and design, software development process improvement, usage of various application development tools and methods, or customer experience best practices and techniques.

• Experience in working in a highly confidential and secure ICT systems involving sensitive information data flows.

• At least five years of technical experience in the area of Intellectual Property, preferably PCT.

• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

5. Duration of contract and payment

(a) Duration:

The duration of the Contract shall be 12 months initially, with the possibility to extend up to 24 months maximum.

(b) Payment for the Services:

The remuneration will be based on a daily rate. Applicants are requested to provide an indication of their remuneration expectations in Swiss francs (daily rate).