The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), re-established by proclamation No. 1133/2011, is the constitutionally mandated body to conduct elections, organize referendum and regulate political parties in Ethiopia. NEBE is working to boost its’ institutional strength with a special focus on enhancement of human resource capacity. Accordingly, NEBE would like to invite applicants for Full- Stack Software Developer position who meet the following requirements.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full-Stack Developer to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building robust backend systems with modern PHP frameworks (Laravel/Symfony) and/or Django (Python), combined with expert-level proficiency in building dynamic frontends using React.

You will be involved in all stages of the product development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment, playing a key role in building scalable, efficient, and maintainable web applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Full-Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance web applications from the database to the UI.

Backend Development:

• Develop clean, secure, and well-documented RESTful or GraphQL APIs.

• Build server-side logic using PHP frameworks (Laravel or Symfony) and/or Django (Python).

• Design and optimize relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases.

Frontend Development:

• Build responsive, reusable, and interactive user interfaces using React.

• Manage application state effectively using state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API).

• Integrate with backend APIs and ensure a seamless data flow.

Collaboration & Process:

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality and share knowledge.

• Contribute to architectural decisions and advocate for best practices.

Deployment & Maintenance:

• Participate in the deployment and maintenance of applications in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Identify, troubleshoot, and debug issues across the entire stack.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience: 5 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.

Skill Requirements:

• Backend Proficiency: Strong experience with at least one of the following backend stacks:

• PHP: Proven experience with modern frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.

• Python: Proven experience with Django or Django REST Framework.

• Frontend Proficiency: Strong experience with modern React, including:

• React Hooks, Functional Components, and JSX.

• State Management (e.g., Redux, Zustand, or Context API).

• Build tools like Webpack, Vite, and Babel.

• Database Skills: Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) including schema design and optimization.

• API Expertise: Solid understanding of API design principles (REST, GraphQL) and authentication methods (JWT, OAuth).

• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows (e.g., Git Flow, pull requests).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with both PHP/Laravel and Python/Django in a professional setting.

• Experience with React ecosystem tools like Next.js, React Query, or TypeScript.

• Experience with testing frameworks across the stack (e.g., PHPUnit, Pytest, Jest, React Testing Library).

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Understanding of agile development methodologies.

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

• Problem-Solver: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for complex challenges.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

• Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and switch between different tech stacks as needed.

• Ownership: Self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of ownership over projects and their success.

• Detail-Oriented: Commitment to writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

How To Apply

  INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SEND NON-RETURNABLE:

• Application letter that explains why you fit for the post and updated CV, and Three work related referees;

• Application letter & resume should be saved by full name of Applicants.

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.

• Those who are interested can only apply through THIS LINK within 10 days from this announcement.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply!