Development Analyst (Open to all applicants)

UNDP Careers; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP is seeking a Development Analyst within the Service Automation Engineering Unit to design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications using Rust, Node.js, Python, and Docker. The role supports automation and modern software practices across IT infrastructure.

You will build cloud-ready, containerized services, apply secure coding, monitor performance, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable solutions for UNDP offices worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience developing production-grade software using Rust, Node.js or Python.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Familiarity with cloud concepts and microservices architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software applications using Rust, Node.js and Python.
• Architect cloud-ready, containerized services with Docker and microservices.
• Collaborate to integrate automation and AI-driven tooling within IT ecosystem.
• Apply secure coding practices and ensure high availability of systems.

Skills

Rust

Node.js

Python

Docker

Cloud concepts

Microservices

Secure coding

Job description

Job Description

Please note the appropriate Tier indicated in the vacancy title and ensure that you are holding the applicable contract as defined below:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed term (FTA) appointments (defined as “internal” candidates)
• Tier 2: UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA) and personnel on regular PSA contracts
• Tier 3: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other externalcandidates

Background and organization context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Office of Information Technology and Management (ITM) is a key entity supporting ICT systems and services globally across 155+ country offices and partners. The Service Automation Engineering Unit plays a crucial role in enhancing automation solutions that drive efficiency and innovation aligned with UNDP's strategic goals, including the Digital Transformation agenda.

Office/Unit/Project Description

The Development Analyst under the supervision of the Service Automation Engineering Specialist will support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software applications and automation tools. The analyst will contribute to the technical implementation of solutions using technologies including Rust, Node.js, Python, and Docker. This role ensures the integration of modern software development practices and supports innovation in service automation.

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of the interconnected nature of development risks & crises that the world is facing and that call for assembling multidisciplinary teams for an integrated & systemic response. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across issues, units, functions, teams and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

Scope of Work

• Software Development and Implementation
• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality, production-grade applications using Rust, Node.js, and Python, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Architect and build cloud-ready, containerized applications using Docker and modern microservices principles to support distributed and scalable systems.
• Collaborate and drive the integration of automation and AI-driven tools with UNDP’s enterprise IT ecosystem, ensuring seamless interoperability and data flow across UNDP IT infrastructure.
• Apply secure coding practices and optimize applications for performance, resilience, and maintainability in enterprise environments.
• Technical Support and Maintenance
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across applications and automation systems, ensuring high availability and system reliability.
• Proactively identify opportunities for