Software Developer

• Join the principal development organisation in the region

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The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

The Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (FAME) division is composed of three programmes: the Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme (CFAP); the Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP); and the Marine Ecosystems Programme (MEP). The Director’s Office provides implementation support and strategic direction across the three programmes and cross-cutting projects. Working with all 22 PICTs, SPC FAME has strong partnerships with regional, sub-regional and national entities working in the marine sector. SPC FAME staff are based in New Caledonia, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Solomon Islands, and Tonga, with most of the staff being based in New Caledonia.

The Software Developer will design, develop, maintain, and support Full-stack fisheries information and database management systems for both SPC and WCPFC member countries; develop, maintain, and enhance OFP mobile applications; develop and maintain data integration and workflow infrastructure to support fisheries and climate science programmes; provide technical support and training to National Fisheries staff and SPC personnel on system functionality, data workflows, and data management processes and contribute to the design and implementation of new technologies and data collection tools that support emerging fisheries research and climate change initiatives.

The key responsibilities of the role include the following:

Information systems and application development

• Develop and maintain fisheries database management systems, in particular, the Tufman2 tuna fisheries database management system
• Develop and maintain mobile applications used to collect tuna fisheries and environmental data to support fisheries and climate-related research
• New functionality is delivered in response to business, scientific, and operational requirements

Data management and scientific data collection

• Design, develop, document and maintain the regional tuna fisheries database systems for the registration, entry, importing and querying of data
• Data integration, validation, and workflow processes are maintained and improved

WCPFC and SPC members support and collaboration

• Technical support is provided to SPC staff, member countries, and regional partners
• Train and support national staff in the use of fisheries database management systems and mobile applications

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

• Specialized degree in IT, computing, science, or mathematics or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

Technical expertise

• At least 4 years’ experience administrating SQL databases
• At least 4 years’ experience with Git and CI/CD
• Demonstrated experience in the design and development of mobile device applications
• Experience as an Analyst, working with the client to get their information system requirements
• Good communications skills (English)

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Ability to work and travel in a multicultural and multilingual environment

Salary, terms and conditions

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