Result of Service

Scalability and performance of the data platform Collaborate with team on maintaining the databases Optimize and develop required APIs efficiently Debugging to improve reliability and scalability Evaluate and select appropriate tools, technologies and framework for the projects based on extensive research and working experience of state-of-art technologies, solutions that help drive performance and scalability. Deliver efficient, secure, reliable cost-effective systems that streamline daily activities. Collaborate with front-end engineers and data visualization technologists to deliver a seamless data platform user experience. Regular high-level and detailed reporting to demonstrate the above growth metrics. Collaborate with development teams to share feedback and communicate through deployment cycle. Automations and efficiencies that reduce manual tasks and increase delivery speed. Collaborate with development team to drive continuous delivery/deployment for the data platform, streamlining and accelerating development cycle. Decrease failure rates and down times. Shorten lead times between fixes.

Work Location

Remote

Expected duration

11 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) is a data-driven, action-focused initiative that drives deep reductions in methane emissions– the second biggest contributor to global climate change and a key opportunity to reduce warming in the near-term. IMEO’s mission is to provide the open, reliable, and actionable methane data needed to cut emissions at the speed and scale necessary to achieve the Paris Agreement goals. To do this, IMEO is harnessing a methane data revolution under way thanks to rapidly advancing technology and momentum for methane action. IMEO collects, integrates, and reconciles data from methane-detecting satellites, scientific measurement studies, rigorous industry reporting through the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0), and national emissions inventories. These initiatives are game-changers for climate action – and as a core implementing partner of the Global Methane Pledge, IMEO is shaping the future of methane mitigation. IMEO’s Digital Ecosystem The IMEO Methane Data Platform is the central hub of a broader digital ecosystem, which includes: -OGMP Reporting Platform -Plume Viewer -MARS notification system -IMEO’s public website and communication channels IMEO’s Eye on Methane data platform’s public tier has recently been launched at the COP29 event. The 2025 roadmap will see deliveries of tiers 1 & 2 geared towards specific audiences. Given this, and parallel efforts around delivery of other applications, a dedicated back-end engineer is required for the data platform to address back-end tasks, borate with development team to provide architecture solutions and frameworks given business needs as well as optimize development operations (dev-ops).

Qualifications/special skills

A minimum of 10 years’ experience in web application development, cloud infrastructure, and product management. Strong technical skills in software engineering, infrastructure, database management and security. Strong problem-solving skills and addressing with innovative solutions Competent in cloud engineering in Azure, AWS and server-side experience. Experience in building IAAS (Infrastructure as a service) environment within Azure Understanding of database systems Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks like NodeJS, Python, Graphql, React, Rest, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, Docker Accessibility Working knowledge of driving automated deployments Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) Configuration management Kubernetes management Practical knowledge of agile development Working experience on technical aspects of SEO Collaboration and teamwork

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required.

Additional Information

Objectives This role will be point on the IMEO data platform back-end engineering, collaborate closely with development teams to recommend architecture solutions, and drive dev-ops performance. Back-end engineering 37% Ensure the data platform tiers perform correctly, focusing on databases, back-end logic, application programming interface (APIs), architecture, and servers. Solutions architecture 37% Evaluate impact of solutions on business needs. Create and manage technical solutions to meet overarching business goals. Development operations (Dev-ops) 25% Speed up the delivery by streamlining and automating the application lifecycle. Increase release frequencies, decrease production costs. Output expectations Design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation Systems that address user needs Performance of databases, back-end logic, application programming interface (APIs), architecture, and servers Ensure browsers are able to communicate with databases as required. Improve technology solutions and business capabilities by gaining a deep understanding of the environment, processes, workflows and identifying challenges and opportunities. Performance indicators Indicators for the evaluation of outputs include achievement of objectives and goals in a timely and efficient manner. Back-end engineering 37% Application performance and scaling Optimize architecture and back end systems for Tier 3 data platform Collaborate with development team to establish back end systems, log in access, APIs for Tiers 1 and 2 of the data platform to be rolled out in 2025. Ensure coordination and synergy with the rest of IMEO digital applications architecture. Reduce down time or glitches by addressing bugs in an efficient and timely manner. Solutions architecture 37% Analyze the current technology environment and technical and business requirements, and roadmap. Collaborate with development to recommend and align on technical solutions that are UN validated and meet project goals. Document, share and operationalize best practice knowledge for the new solutions. Drive process improvements Ensure adherence to UN technology guidelines and standards. Development operations (Dev-ops) 25% Collaborate with development teams to accelerate and optimize the application development lifecycle, focusing on automation, continuous deployments and ongoing improvement Developer utilities and SDKs as required Apply agile frameworks to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in the software development lifecycle.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.