"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction." -- Albert Einstein, at whose suggestion the IRC was founded
We are the International Rescue Committee, a global leader in emergency relief, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those affected by violent conflict and oppression. Founded in 1933, the IRC is on the ground in 42 countries, providing emergency services, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives.
JOB DESCRIPTION: We’re looking for a smart, creative developer who wants to make the world a better place. The IRC Information Technology department supports IRC’s work by providing reliable and scalable application development, customization and support, as well as consultation and technology planning, for systems throughout the organization. The Software Developer position requires an experienced technologist who can help us deliver effective software solutions for a highly distributed staff who work in technically challenging parts of the globe.
This position reports directly to the Director of Product Development and will collaborate with a team of talented, dedicated colleagues throughout the organization. We’re passionate about our work, and we're looking for someone who shares that passion and can foster an environment of innovation, quality and knowledge sharing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Work closely with the Senior Developer, Director of Product Development and other IT staff on enterprise software development and integration projects, with a short-term emphasis on an agency-wide grants management system * Contribute to the ongoing development of our global intranet * Respond to ad hoc requests for technical guidance and support from a diverse range of business units * Help establish efficient IT processes by providing input on technical architecture decisions and best practices * Develop productive working relationships with both IT and business-side colleagues * Write technical documentation * Participate in formal technology strategy discussions for the organization as a whole
REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 4-6 years of experience with object-oriented design and software development methodologies * At least 4-6 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft .NET programming and servers, including Visual Studio .NET , C#, ASP.NET, IIS and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005 * Familiarity with reporting tools such as SQL Reporting Services or Crystal Reports 8.5 or higher * Experience with agile software development * Demonstrated understanding of how IT solutions impact business objectives and ability to determine the right technical solution for the problem at hand * Proactive contributor, innovative thinker and problem solver * Strong writing skills, including technical documentation, status reports, etc. * Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to successfully interact with technical and non-technical staff on all levels in a multicultural environment * Effective time management and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment (without losing a sense of humor) * Ability to ramp up in new skills with ease
PLUSES: * Experience with Microsoft SharePoint deployment and custom development using WSS 2.0 or 3.0, SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and/or MOSS 2007 * Experience with Visual Basic 6, VBA, COM, ADO
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. IRC is an equal opportunity employer.
We request that all applications be completed on line at www.IRCjobs.org. Please indicate in your cover letter how you initially became aware of this vacancy. IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications, recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate
* This is at a non-profit organization. * Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. * Please, no phone calls about this job! * Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
