Fullstack Developer – Can’t Wait to Learn Project (War Child)

Temporaire, Temps plein · Amsterdam office, London office, Remote, Hamburg office, Stockholm office, Kampala office, Juba office, Bukavu office, Bangui office, Amman office, Beirut office, Jerusalem office, Sana'a office, Herat office, Bogota office

Your mission
We are looking for an experienced Fullstack Developerto join the Can’t Wait to Learn project team. The ideal candidate has a robust technical background in JavaScript, Node.js, and ASP.NET Core, along with proven experience in Unityand WebGL development. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining fullstack solutions, ensuring smooth integration of back-end systems with the front-end applications, and optimizing game performance across multiple platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create scalable, maintainable, and high-quality educational products for children in conflict-affected areas


Project Overview:
The *Can’t Wait to Learn* (CWTL) project is a pioneering initiative that leverages technology to deliver high-quality education to children in conflict-affected areas. The project uses digital game-based learning to provide children with access to effective and engaging educational resources, even in challenging environments.


What you will do: 
  • Fullstack Development: Design, develop, and maintain fullstack applications using JavaScript, Node.js, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework, ensuring smooth and efficient communication between front-end and back-end systems.
  • Unity & WebGL Development: Implement and optimize game-based learning applications using C# Mono and Unity, with a focus on WebGL deployments.
  • Database Management: Design and maintain scalable and secure databases using MySQL, and ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
  • Azure Cloud Services: Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on Microsoft Azure, leveraging cloud services to ensure scalability and reliability.
  • CI/CD & DevOps: Implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines using Bitbucket Pipelines, ensuring automated testing and seamless deployment.
  • Architecture & Best Practices: Apply Domain-Driven Design, Clean Architecture, SOLID, GRASP, and KISS principles to create robust, maintainable, and high-quality codebases.
  • Code Optimization & Performance: Analyze and optimize code to improve application performance and user experience, with a focus on algorithm efficiency and data structure optimization.
  • Collaborative Development: Work with cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers, front-end developers, and QA specialists to deliver integrated solutions that meet educational goals and standards.
  • Documentation & Technical Support: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, provide code reviews, and offer support to team members on complex technical issues.
Your profile
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in fullstack development, with expertise in ASP.NET Core, C# Mono, Unity. Experience with JavaScript, Node.js.
  • WebGL Expertise: Proven experience developing and deploying WebGL applications using Unity.
  • Cloud Services: Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, including deploying, monitoring, and managing cloud-based applications.
  • Database Management: Proficiency in working with relational databases, particularly MySQL.
  • CI/CD Knowledge: Hands-on experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket Pipelines or similar tools.
  • Architecture Patterns & Principles: Deep understanding of Domain-Driven Design, Clean Architecture, SOLID, GRASP, and KISS principles.
  • Data Structures & Algorithms: Strong grasp of data structures and algorithms, with the ability to design efficient and scalable solutions.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
  • Languages: Proficiency in English and Ukrainian (both written and spoken)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Game-Based Learning: Familiarity with the development of game-based learning content and applications.
  • Experience with AI: Knowledge or experience working with AI-based technologies in game development.
Tools & Technologies:
  • Primary: MySQL, ASP.NET Core, C# Mono, Unity, WebGL, Entity Framework, JavaScript, Node.js
  • Cloud Services: Microsoft Azure
  • CI/CD: Bitbucket Pipelines
  • Project Management: Jira, Confluence
  • Design Collaboration: Miro, Figma
Why us?
What We Offer:

At War Child, we believe in creating an inspiring and rewarding work environment that values your contributions. Here's what you can expect when joining our team:
  • Location : We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is based in Afghanistan, Burundi, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine and Yemen. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation.
  • Salary and benefits are in line with your residing country and contracting office, we offer local packages, local T&C's will apply.
  • Type of Contract : Local contract with salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale, local T&C's will apply.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.
  • Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
  • Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
  • Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization
Why You Should Apply
  • Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
  • Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
  • Global Reach: Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
  • Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by January 30, 2025. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended. 

About War Child
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination.  War Child has a presence in 19 countries: Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Colombia, Burundi, DR Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Ukraine, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/  

Safeguarding
War Child is committed to humanitarian values, standards and norms and we expect the same from job applicants. War Child is especially committed to safeguarding the children and youth we support and doesn’t tolerate any form of abuse. Because we want to prevent and deter any actions that place children and youth at risk, conduct references are an important part of our recruitment procedure. As part of the selection process, War Child will request standardized references in accordance with the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and a recent Criminal Records statement.
The safety of children is essential to War Child. War Child does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse. This subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures.
About us
At War Child, we work to ensure that children affected by violence and armed conflict can realise their fundamental rights and build a better future - both for themselves and their communities. If you want to contribute to our mission, we want to hear from you. If there is currently no vacancy that fits your skills and interests, please have a look at another time.
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