Back End Developer

Scope of Work/Responsibilities

The Back-End Developer will contribute to the implementation and integration of key functionalities within the .Stat Suite Lifecycle Manager (.Stat Suite documentation )and the Public Data Analytics Portal. The project aims at providing an advanced, user-friendly, and robust platform integrating complex data transformations, hierarchical management of indicators, and seamless integration of data from multiple sources (APIs, databases) while ensuring compliance with SDMX standards. Focus will be placed on performance optimization, notably for mobile users, ensuring compliance with Core Web Vitals (INP, CLS, LCP).

Note: Candidates without prior experience in .Stat Suite and SDMX will still be considered, as training and support will be provided. Selected candidates may be required to complete training courses provided online by .Stat Suite/SDMX University to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the solution and SDMX standards.

Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output

• Implement and integrate custom back-end modules within the .Stat Suite Lifecycle Manager
• Develop advanced modules supporting hierarchical and drag-and-drop management of categories, subcategories, and indicators, maintaining accurate indentations and positioning
• Facilitate complex data ingestion and transformations, enabling comparison of common indicators from multiple sources and countries, potentially involving historical currency and unit transformations
• Customize and enhance the selected CMS based on specific project requirements, UX/UI templates provided, and ensure it delivers structured data effectively to the front end
• Collaborate in technical assessments for CMS selection (headless or traditional) and integration strategy, ensuring seamless interaction between Statsuite Core and the selected CMS
• Develop robust APIs to fetch and integrate data from Statsuite Core to dynamically populate CMS templates and front-end components such as graphs, filters, and interactive data visualizations
• Support API development and database queries to facilitate data access and exchange between Statsuite Core and front-end platforms
• Proactively propose technical and development options that enhance the project's effectiveness, efficiency, and overall success. Offer creative solutions beyond the initial specifications
• Ensure high performance optimization aligned with Core Web Vitals (INP, CLS, LCP), with specific attention to mobile user experience

Requirement and Qualification

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology or related field
• Minimum 10 years professional experience in back-end development
• Strong proficiency in PHP and Python (minimum 10 years)
• Familiarity and experience with front-end frameworks/libraries (ReactJS, Angular, , JQuery, Bootstrap). Experience with more than one framework is a plus
• Extensive experience customizing and integrating CMS solutions, particularly headless CMS solutions
• Strong expertise and proven track record in API development and integration
• Knowledge and practical experience in web performance optimization, especially related to Core Web Vitals (INP, CLS, LCP)
• Proven experience in complex customization on traditional CMS (WordPress, Drupal, Adobe Experience Manager Sites, etc.) and headless CMS is a strong advantage
• Familiarity or prior experience with Statsuite and SDMX is advantageous but not mandatory; training will be provided
• Fluent working and written English proficiency

Job Type: Fixed term

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: Php100, Php150,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Opportunities for promotion
• Promotion to permanent employee

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person