Program Associate - Software Engineer
WRI India
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Job summary
WRI India is seeking a junior Software Engineer to contribute to open-source digital platforms and geospatial tools across food systems, land use, water, and climate. You will build web apps, interactive maps, data pipelines, and AI-assisted tools in a hands-on, learning-oriented role in India.
You will work across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, and Remote locations, collaborating with senior engineers and program teams to deliver robust features and maintain code quality.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Geoinformatics, or related technical field.
- 2–4 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Proficiency in JavaScript (React or Vue.js) and Python for web development.
- Geospatial concepts and tools familiarity is a strong advantage.
- Experience with RESTful API development and databases (PostgreSQL preferred).
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and Docker is desirable.
- Interest in AI/ML tools, LLM APIs, or Python ML libraries is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop full-stack web applications using React or Vue.js and Python/Node.js backends.
- Create interactive geospatial features with Maplibre GL, OpenLayers, Leaflet, and Deck.gl.
- Build geospatial data pipelines using PostGIS, GDAL, GeoPandas, and GeoServer.
- Expose data via RESTful APIs and maintain documentation and tests.
- Deploy apps on AWS or GCP with Docker and CI/CD practices.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers to translate user needs into technical requirements.
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Job description
Note: This position is open across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Remote
WRI India, an independent knowledge organization registered as India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. Know more: wri-india.org
WRI India Programs work with governments, businesses, civil society, and on-ground organisations to develop strategies and digital tools that build community resilience, and bridge capacity gaps. WRI India's technology work is part of a broader commitment to open-source, interoperable Products — building tools that are publicly accessible, standards-compliant, and scalable to national and subnational use.
WRI India is seeking a junior Software Engineer to contribute to the development of open-source digital platforms and geospatial tools across Programs such as Food, Land, Water, Mobility, Cities, and Energy. You will help build web-based applications, interactive maps, data pipelines, and AI-assisted tools that support WRI India's research and programmatic work across food systems, land use, water, and climate. This is a hands‑on, learning‑oriented role for someone eager to apply modern software engineering to solve for the challenges in India.
- Build and maintain full-stack web applications using JavaScript frameworks (React or Vue.js) and Python or Node.js backends, following WRI India's engineering standards.
- Develop interactive geospatial features using open-source mapping libraries such as Maplibre GL, OpenLayers, Leaflet, and Deck.gl.
- Write and maintain geospatial data queries and pipelines using PostGIS, GDAL, GeoPandas, and GeoServer to process and serve spatial datasets.
- Build RESTful APIs to expose environmental and geospatial data to internal tools and external partners.
- Implement automated tests, write clear documentation, and follow version control and code review practices using Git and GitHub.
- Deploy and maintain applications on cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), using containerisation tools such as Docker.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of geospatial data pipelines that ingest, process, and visualise data on food systems, land use, water, and climate.
- Work with raster and vector geospatial data formats (GeoJSON, GeoTIFF, Shapefile, MVT) and serve them via tile servers or OGC APIs.
- Integrate with open platforms such as Google Earth Engine, Sentinel Hub, or ISRO's Bhuvan for satellite imagery processing.
- Support the development of data dashboards and visualisation tools using libraries such as D3.js, Plotly, or Recharts.
- Help maintain WRI India's open data repositories, ensuring data quality, metadata standards, and accessibility.
- Assist in integrating AI and ML tools into research and programmatic workflows — including LLM APIs, geospatial classification models, and automated data extraction pipelines.
- Build lightweight AI-assisted tools such as document analysis utilities, chatbots for internal use, or RAG (retrieval‑augmented generation) pipelines using open‑source frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex).
- Support researchers and program staff in using and accessing digital tools, providing troubleshooting and basic training where needed.
- Stay current on open‑source AI, geospatial, and web technologies and contribute ideas for improving WRI India's technical stack.
- Work closely with senior engineers, program managers, and UX designers to translate user needs into technical requirements and deliver high‑quality features.
- Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives) and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture.
- Contribute to open‑source projects and communities relevant to WRI India's technology stack.
- Document features, APIs, and deployment processes clearly for internal and external audiences.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Geoinformatics, or a related technical field.
- 2–4 years of professional experience in software engineering, including internships and academic projects.
- Proficiency in JavaScript (React or Vue.js preferred) and Python for web application development.
- Working knowledge of geospatial concepts and tools — familiarity with PostGIS, GDAL, GeoJSON, or any mapping library (Leaflet, Maplibre GL, OpenLayers) is a strong advantage.
- Basic experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and RESTful API development.
- Familiarity with version control using Git and GitHub, and comfort working in an agile development environment.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), Docker, or CI/CD pipelines is desirable.
- Interest in or familiarity with AI and ML tools — including LLM APIs, prompt engineering, or Python ML libraries — is a plus.
- Strong problem‑solving ability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new technologies.
- Interest in environmental sustainability, public policy, food systems, or related domains is preferred.
- A portfolio of projects (GitHub, deployed apps, academic work) demonstrating technical ability is encouraged.
Python, JavaScript (React or Vue.js), Node.js, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, GDAL, GeoJSON, Maplibre GL or Leaflet, Git/GitHub, Docker (basic), REST APIs, Google Earth Engine (familiarity), LLM APIs (basic exposure)
INR 9,50,000 to 12,00,000 per annum
Salary shall be commensurate with experience, skills and internal parity. WRI India offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Duration: 1 year
Location: Mumbai/New Delhi/ Bangalore/Remote
Start date: As soon as possible.
We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.
Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
This role is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to contribute to a mission‑driven organization while developing expertise in expense management and office administration within an international NGO setting.
We keep our people at the center of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.
- Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
- Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member
- Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work‑life balance
- Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle
- Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job
- Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities
- Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.
- Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.
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