IT Consultant

Ensure technical conformity with ASYCUDA and Single Window systems.

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Friday 9 Feb 2024 at 04:59 UTC

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Overview

Ensure technical conformity with ASYCUDA and Single Window systems.

You have:

  • University degree in computing science, engineering, mathematics or related area
  • Master degree or Bachelor degree with 2 years of qualifying experience is an advantage
  • 7 years of experience of work in ICT sector, including as front-end and back-end developer
  • Experience of design, development, testing and piloting complex ICT software applications with big number of users
  • Experience in Angular programming language
  • Familiarity with customs automation, single window or similar systems is an advantage
  • Experience of working in international ICT projects is an advantage; experience of working in the transition economies region is an advantage
  • Knowledge of English (technical ICT terminology) is required
  • Knowledge of Russian is an advantage

Contract

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Result of Service

Ensured technical conformity with international standards of ASYCUDA and Single Window systems and modules, being deployed in the transition economies region

Work Location

Home Based

Expected duration

28 Feb - 28 Dec 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of UNCTAD ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator for Eastern Europe and Central Asia the incumbent will undertake following duties: - assisting ASYCUDA core team in preparation for the systems' acceptance by the beneficiaries of ongoing ASYCUDA and Single Window projects in the region; - working on software requirements, incorporating stakeholder input and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for each software component and their functionalities; - assisting in development and refining software components to align with the specified requirements, ensuring that they meet stakeholder expectations; - participation in testing of each software component and preparation of detailed reports demonstrating that individual functionalities meet specified requirements; - Integration of software components to create a unified system, providing a compiled version of the software; - assisting ASYCUDA core team in outlining strategies and methodologies to identify and resolve compatibility issues and resolutions, ensuring seamless functionality across all integrated components; - summarizing the review of the software architecture based on testing outcomes, highlighting any necessary adjustments or refinements. - update documentation to reflect changes made to the software architecture based on the review, ensuring alignment with optimized system requirements.

Qualifications/special skills

University degree in computing science, engineering, mathematics or related area Master degree or Bachelor degree with 2 years of qualifying experience is an advantage 7 years of experience of work in ICT sector, including as front-end and back-end developer. Experience of design, development, testing and piloting complex ICT software applications with big number of users. Experience in Angular programming language. Familiarity with customs automation, single window or similar systems is an advantage Experience of working in international ICT projects is an advantage; experience of working in the transition economies region is an advantage

Languages

Knowledge of English (technical ICT terminology) is required, knowledge of Russian is an advantage

Additional Information

Not available.

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.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a particularly challenging ICT project you worked on? This question assesses your problem-solving skills and experience in the field. Highlight the challenges faced, your role, and the solutions you implemented.
How do you ensure compliance with stakeholder requirements in software development? Interviewers want to know your approach to stakeholder management and quality assurance. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with integration of software components. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for testing software functionality? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
In what ways have you adapted software documentation based on changes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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