Full-Stack Developer

DRC - Dansk Flygtningehjælp; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking a highly qualified Full-Stack Developer to join our Global IT team. You will work across backend and frontend, building and supporting applications that scale and stay secure in a modern cloud environment.

The role requires hands-on development with Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, REST APIs, containerized deployments, and strong collaboration with Security, Infra, and business process owners. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Python backend development with modern frameworks.
• Experience building frontend with JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
• Design and consume RESTful APIs and containerized apps.
• Experience with RBAC, authentication, and SSO.
• Experience with CI/CD, Git and production monitoring.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support business-critical applications in production.
• Design REST-based APIs and implement scalable architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Security and Infra.
• Ensure secure access, RBAC, and proper permissions.
• Troubleshoot issues and drive performance improvements.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

REST APIs

Docker

Git

CI/CD pipelines

RBAC & SSO

Production support

English proficiency

Tools

FastAPI

Flask

Django

React

Cloud platforms (Azure)

Job description

Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Full-Stack Developer to join our Global IT team.

Are you passionate about building and supporting modern applications that enable critical business processes? Do you thrive in environments where you can work across both backend and frontend technologies while ensuring operational stability and performance? If so, we would like to hear from you.

About the job

The Full-Stack Developer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting business‑critical applications across DRC’s global IT landscape. The role spans backend and frontend development and application support, ensuring that solutions are reliable, scalable, and aligned with modern cloud and security standards. Working closely with Business Process Owners, Infrastructure, Security, and other development teams, you will contribute to delivering robust applications that support DRC’s humanitarian mission.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Develop, maintain, and support business‑critical applications in production environments
• Support deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of applications
• Ensure secure access and proper role‑based authorization across applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, identifying root causes and ensuring timely resolution
• Design and implement REST‑based APIs and modern application architectures
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality, scalable solutions

About you

To be successful in this role, you are a hands‑on developer with full‑stack capabilities and a solid understanding of modern application development practices. You are comfortable working across the full application life cycle - from development and deployment to troubleshooting and optimization - and bring a proactive mindset to improving system reliability and performance.

We expect the following:

Required:

• Strong knowledge of Python and backend development, including experience with modern frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask or Django
• Working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (e.g. React)
• Experience working with REST APIs, containerized applications (e.g. Docker), and modern application architecture
• Experience handling complex data flows and near‑real‑time events
• Experience with Git‑based version control, CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices
• Experience working with role‑based access control and application permissions, including implementing authentication, authorization, and Single Sign‑On (SSO)
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting applications in production environment
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English

Desirable:

• SQL skills and experience with relational databases
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Bicep or Terraform)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure (or equivalent), including services such as Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, Service Bus etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dataverse, Dynamics 365, or Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)

Core Competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Benefits

• Contract length: Permanent
• Work location: Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, just by Ryparken Station
• Start date: 01 October 2026
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and the relevant union.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.