Digital Product Engineer

Vital Strategies; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,977,500 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong retirement plan

Flexible reimbursement options

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Vital Strategies in Delhi is seeking a Digital Product Engineer to design and maintain scalable web-based platforms supporting public health programs. Responsibilities include collaborating on APIs, developing backend services with FastAPI, and ensuring responsive user interfaces with ReactJS. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience in building web applications, with a strong proficiency in Python and a commitment to service excellence. A competitive salary range of INR 19,77,500 to INR 30,00,000 is offered, alongside substantial benefits like health coverage and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in public health or social impact.
• Demonstrable experience building production-level web applications.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop web applications and RESTful APIs with Python.
• Collaborate with data science teams for user-facing tools.
• Support database design and optimization using PostgreSQL.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

ReactJS

PostgreSQL

RESTful API design

Git

Docker

Data visualization libraries

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Digital Product Engineer

The Digital Product Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable digital products and web-based platforms that support Vital Strategies’ public health programs and the Office of Global Innovation’s digital strategy. This is an individual‑contributor role that requires technical expertise with a general understanding of the social sector.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Digital Product Manager to design, develop, test, and maintain web applications and RESTful APIs using Python.
• Develop backend services with FastAPI (or similar frameworks such as Django or Flask) ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Design and implement secure backend services following application security best practices.
• Build and maintain frontend applications with ReactJS (or similar frameworks).
• Create responsive, user‑friendly interfaces with a focus on usability and performance (WCAG standards).
• Implement interactive data visualizations and dashboards for internal and external users.
• Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs and data services for seamless functionality.
• Collaborate with data science teams to translate analytical outputs into user‑facing tools.
• Support database design, querying, and optimization using PostgreSQL.
• Contribute to code quality through documentation, version control, and active participation in code reviews.
• Ensure products perform reliably on low‑bandwidth and under‑resourced infrastructure.
• Contribute to documentation accessible to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Support user testing, iteration, and deployment of digital solutions in collaboration with product and program teams.
• Contribute to open‑source repositories and shared codebases following best practices and governance standards.
• Support planning, development, and deployment of digital products within the Innovation Hub.
• Prepare technical documentation, system reports, and knowledge‑sharing materials.
• Maintain APIs and processing pipelines already implemented as digital products.
• Document architecture, technical solutions, and lessons learned to strengthen institutional knowledge.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python for backend development.
• Experience with backend frameworks (FastAPI, Django, or Flask).
• Experience with ReactJS or similar frontend frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in RESTful API design.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or relational databases.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Knowledge of software testing principles, including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing concepts.
• Understanding of application security principles (OWASP fundamentals).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Strong customer service orientation and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Time management and organization skills to prioritize work and meet project deadlines.
• Adaptability and flexibility to adjust to shifting project goals.
• Attention to detail, active listening, and strong follow‑up for accuracy and thoroughness.

Preferred

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker).
• Experience with data visualization libraries.
• Familiarity with open‑source practices.
• Knowledge of secure development practices (e.g., OWASP fundamentals).
• Knowledge of responsive design and accessibility (WCAG).

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in public health, government, or social‑impact sectors.
• Demonstrable experience building and deploying production‑level web applications.
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams (product, data, design).
• Experience handling sensitive or health‑related data and knowledge of data protection standards.
• Familiarity with digital health standards such as FHIR or DHIS2.
• Experience working with distributed global teams.
• Experience building solutions designed for low‑resource or low‑connectivity environments.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel for work meetings — approximately 20% travel.
• Regular collaboration with distributed team members across multiple time zones.
• Occasional international travel may be required for team meetings or project deployments.

Additional Information

As a two‑time Great Place to Work certified organization, Vital Strategies India fosters a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, integrity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis protected by country or local laws. We are committed to maintaining a professional environment where everyone is treated with dignity and safeguarding is paramount — we uphold zero tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation, or abuse, and thoroughly vet all final candidates.

The salary range for this position is INR 19,77,500 to INR 30,00,000, complemented by a strong retirement plan, flexible basket reimbursement options, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and paid leave — ensuring our people feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive both professionally and personally.