Software Developer Analyst - Data Toolkits

About the role

The IRC is looking for a Software Developer Analyst in Nairobi to join the team that develops, implements and supports its global Data Toolkits and analyses the data they generate. The role covers data collection and program administration technology, including CommCare, Microsoft Power BI and an Azure-based SQL Server data warehouse. It reports to the Business Systems Analyst.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Data Toolkits in CommCare
• Build Power BI dashboards linked to live CommCare data
• Analyse software requirements, estimate developer tasks and turn them into technical documentation such as system diagrams and implementation manuals
• Maintain data and metadata definitions, documentation and versioning
• Implement and maintain data quality processes and development standards, and comply with data protection, confidentiality and security policies
• Provide Tier-2 and Tier-3 support and training for measurement technology products during piloting and rollout

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or a related discipline
• Three to six years of experience developing and rolling out data or technology platforms, including at least three years with CommCare for large and complex programs
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing, and to explain complex technology simply to non-technical audiences
• Strong attention to detail, analytic curiosity and ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

Required skills

• CommCare development
• Source code and version control platforms such as GitHub or Azure DevOps
• Unit, integration and regression testing; agile practices (user stories, sprints)
• Databricks, Dataverse connectors, APIs and Microsoft Azure