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About Us:

At Raising The Village (RTV), we are dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in SubSaharan Africa. As a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization, we’ve assembled a team of over 250 passionate individuals in Uganda, alongside an additional 17 professionals in North America and 15 in Rwanda. Together, we are committed to elevating communities out of ultra-poverty by implementing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced data analytics to drive impact.

To date, our holistic approach has positively impacted over 1 million lives since 2012, and we’re poised to achieve even greater milestones, aiming to assist 1 million individuals annually by 2027. Our growth and success are fueled by the invaluable support of global partners who share our vision of sustainable change. Learn more about our impactful programs at www.raisingthevillage.org

The Venn department is the data and technology backbone of our organization, connecting advanced analytics, and custom software tools with field implementation to ensure data-informed decision-making at every level.

Job Description

The Web Developer plays a key role in the design, development, and optimization of web applications across RTV’s digital ecosystem. He or She works closely with Frontend and Backend Engineers, the UI/UX Engineers, Quality Assurance Engineers, and DevOps Engineers to deliver intuitive, scalable, and secure data systems that directly support our mission to end ultra-poverty. This role requires a strong grasp of front-end frameworks, modern JavaScript, design systems, data-intensive systems development, data visualization and a commitment to delivering tested, high-performance code.

Key Responsibilities

1. Web Development

• Build responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web interfaces using React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS.
• Translate design mockups and wireframes into functional and efficient UI components.
• Implement clean layouts and responsive interactions optimized for cross-device and cross-browser use.
• Integrate REST and GraphQL APIs to support dynamic, data-intensive dashboards and visualizations.
• Manage application state and client-side data interactions in performant and user-friendly ways.
• Optimize frontend performance when handling large datasets and complex interactions.

2. Backend Integration & Microservices

• Integrate web apps with backend services built on Node.js and PHP Laravel.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to define APIs and ensure smooth data synchronization.
• Work within RTV’s microservices architecture, ensuring secure and efficient communication between services.

3. Component and Design System

• Work with the design team to create and maintain reusable UI components aligned to RTV’s design system.
• Ensure consistency, maintainability, and scalability of web front-end code across products.
• Collaborate with the design team to uphold UI/UX standards and accessibility guidelines.

4. Documentation, Testing & Quality Assurance

• Write clear and maintainable documentation for code, architecture, API endpoints, and workflows.
• Write unit and integration tests using relevant frameworks.
• Ensure high test coverage and reliability of UI components and workflows.
• Participate in peer code reviews and adhere to version control best practices.

5. Monitoring & Optimization

• Work with the DevOps Engineer to track app performance metrics and debug issues in production environments.
• Proactively identify improvements and optimize user flows and load times.

6. Collaboration, Innovation & Delivery

• Work with Backend Engineers, Designers, Quality Assurance Engineers, and Product teams to ensure seamless implementation of features.
• Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and product ideation sessions.
• Contribute to technical documentation, handoffs, and knowledge sharing across the team.

7. User & Technical Support

• Provide second-level technical support for issues escalated from users/clients.
• Troubleshoot user-reported bugs, performance issues, and integration concerns in collaboration with Quality Assurance and DevOps teams.
• Work with the Technical Support Engineer to ensure seamless user onboarding, preparation of technical documentation, and development of usage guides and training materials.

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• 4+ years of web development experience with a proven portfolio of applications.
• Strong experience with TypeScript, React.js, and Next.js.
• Proficiency in Tailwind CSS and responsive web design.
• Familiarity with Node.js or PHP Laravel and full-stack integration concepts.
• Proven experience in developing data-rich dashboards and front-end visualizations.
• Good understanding of unit testing frameworks and test-driven development.
• Experience working with component-driven development and reusable architecture.
• Solid grasp of Git and collaborative version control practices.
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming, authentication protocols, and secure coding practices.
• Strong knowledge of state management, object-oriented programing, asynchronous programming, API integrations and front-end security.

Personal Attributes

• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with analytical skills.
• Passion for delivering high-quality user experiences.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to integrity and innovation.