Back-end & Front-end Developers

The Global Health Institute (GHI) at the American University of Beirut is looking for highly skilled Back-end & Front-end Developers that have experience in building complex web apps using ReactJs and PHP. The Developers will work on a variety of tasks including but not restricted to:

- Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions

- Design client-side and server-side architecture

- Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design

- Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications

- Write effective APIs

- Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency

- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software

- Create security and data protection settings

- Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design

- Write technical documentation

 - Write or review code for various applications

Qualifications and Application

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

- BS in Computer Science, IT, or relevant field

- 3-4 years of experience working as a Full Stack Developer

- Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role

- Familiarity with common stacks

- Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)

- Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. PHP, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)

- Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

- Great attention to detail

- Organizational skills

- An analytical mind

- Experience with AWS is plus

- Self-motivated and self-directed

- Eager to develop and manage the task

- Must have good problem solving and analysis skills

- Must be thoughtful and bring innovative ideas to the table

Additional Comments

All staff are expected to adhere to AUB’s policies and procedures. This job description reflects the core activities of the role.  There will inevitably be changes in the emphasis of duties as the program progresses from the planning to the implementation phases. It is expected that the hired person recognises this and adopts a flexible approach to work and be willing to adapt to changes accordingly.