Full-Stack Developer

Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Danish Refugee Council is seeking a Full-Stack Developer to join the Global IT team in Copenhagen. You will develop, maintain, and support critical applications across the global IT landscape, spanning backend and frontend, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and security.

You will work across the full application lifecycle—from development to deployment and troubleshooting—driving improvements in performance and operational stability while aligning with cloud-native practices.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Python backend development with modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django).
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and React for frontend development.
• Experience building REST APIs, containerized apps with Docker, and modern architectures.
• Experience handling complex data flows and near real-time events.
• Experience with Git-based version control, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment practices.
• Experience with RBAC, authentication, authorization, and SSO.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting production applications.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python backend development

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

REST APIs

Docker

Git

CI/CD

RBAC/SOC/SSO

Production support

English proficiency

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Job description

We offer
Contract length: Permanent

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 you bring a proactive mindset to improving system reliability and performance.

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.

We offer

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.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV in English (no longer than four pages) as well as degree certificate. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Closing date for applications: 21 August 2026.

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.

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo .