Back-end Developer (Python) - eUNRWA (HQA-LOCAL)
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees
- Location:
- Amman, Jordan
- Grade:
- CON
- Category:
- Professional Staff
Posted Aug 11, 2026Apply by Aug 24, 2026 (1d left)
See your match score & applyThe role is responsible for the day-to-day development activities of the application development team, including design, testing, development, and deployment of eUNRWA solutions, web applications, and interfaces with internal and external partner systems. The incumbent coordinates with other units to provide technical solutions and implement software solutions for high performance and efficiency in compliance with standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain web applications using React for the front end and Python/Django for the back end.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
- Ensure applications security, performance, and scalability across environments.
- Collaborate with UI/UX designers to deliver user-centric and responsive solutions.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
- Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to improve functionality and reliability.
- Prepare comprehensive technical documentation and user manuals.
- Participate in agile ceremonies and provide regular progress updates.
Requirements
- University degree from accredited educational institution in computer sciences or information technology or other related discipline.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in full stack development.
- Proven experience with React, Python, and Django.
- Experience with RESTful API design and integration.
- Strong knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript).
- Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL).
- Experience implementing authentication, authorization, and role-based access control.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Django Test Framework).
- Experience with building and using Docker Containers.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English are required.
Skills
- Python Development
- Django framework
- ReactJS Development
- RESTful APIs
- Frontend Development
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Relational Databases
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MSSQL
- Authentication Implementation
- Authorization Implementation
- Role-Based Access Control
- Testing Frameworks
- PyTest
- Django Test Framework
- Docker Containers
Languages
English, Arabic