SELECTION OF SENIOR FULL STACK DEVELOPER FOR NID

Source: World Bank — Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project

Request for Expression of Interest

(Consulting Services – Individual Selection)

Recruitment of Senior Full Stack Developer at Ethiopian National ID Program

Country: Ethiopia

Project: Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project

Project ID: P171034

Credit No.  IDA - 68560

Assignment Title:  Recruitment of Senior Full Stack Developer at Ethiopian National ID Program

Reference No.: ET-MINT-377065-CS-INDV

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Finance (MoF), has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project (“Digital Foundations”).  The Ethiopian National ID Program is one of the beneficiaries of the project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for selecting of individual consultants.

National ID Program as part of the project is looking for an Individual Consultant to provide technical assistance that supports the program.  Experienced individual consultants who have experience, passionate and innovative ideas for the position of Senior Full Stack Developer are invited to express their interest for the assignment.

The Senior Full Stack Developer expected to play a crucial role in the design, development, testing and integration of software modules needed for the Fayda platform aligned with the architecture of the Platform. The software modules include extensions to existing modules, new features that are required within the platform as well as endpoints and layers for integration with external systems.

The Senior Full Stack Developer is responsible for leading the Fayda ID platform development process, conducting sprints, backlogs, and milestones together with the rest of the software development and platform engineering teams. The individual will also play a crucial role in guiding junior developers to meet their sprint targets and resolve issues. The role demands a strong understanding of software design patterns and architectures, along with industry certifications and a proven record of leading large software projects to completion.

Specific responsibilities for the Senior Full Stack Developer will include, but are not limited to, the following core activities:

• Lead the Fayda ID platform development process
• Lead and guide junior developers
• Design and implement complex software solutions
• Ensure adherence to software design patterns and architectures
• Continuously improve the development process

MinT on behalf of National ID Program now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest to provide the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services for a period of one year with possibility of extension for additional period subject to outstanding performance of the consultant and availability of budget. The shortlisting criteria include the following;

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with at least 5 years of experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in the same field with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Certifications relevant to Java Development (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE Programmer) are preferred.
• Extensive experience with Java and its ecosystems, along with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and architecture.
• Proven experience leading large software projects to successful completion.
• Experience guiding and mentoring junior developers.
• Familiarity with concepts of MVC, JDBC, and RESTful API development.
• Extensive Experience with Java Spring Boot.
• Knowledge of writing reusable Java libraries and familiarity with open-source practices.
• GitHub account which showcases significant, high-quality contributions to large projects or portfolios of projects/products previously worked on. (Demonstrable work experience)

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant (Section V) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Expressions of interest (CV, cover letter specifically indicating the position and reference number of the position and documentary evidence for fulfilling the qualifications must be delivered by email through the addresses indicated below (all emails should be addressed) on or before October 12th, 2023. Further information can be obtained by email at the below address during office hours from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Addis Ababa time: 

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,

Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT)

Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project

Attn: Focal Person, Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

Address: Arada Sub-city, off Churchill Road, behind Lycée Guebre-Mariam,

E-mail: tessedf@gmail.com,  jermiyasy@gmail.com, blen@id.gov.et, info@id.gov.et

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia