Vacancy Announcement for Backend Developer (Django, DRF, GIS), Frontend Developer (React) and Senior Full Stack Developer (Django + React + DevOps)

Vacancy Announcement for Backend Developer (Django, DRF, GIS), Frontend Developer (React) and Senior Full Stack Developer (Django + React + DevOps)

About the Organization

Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab) is a not-for-profit civic tech company that works at the intersection of emerging cutting-edge technological tools and their applications by equipping young professionals to solve emerging challenges in our community. YI-Lab’s mission statement is, ‘to engage young people to bridge science to people and policy through innovation’. YI-Lab harnesses indigenous knowledge, citizen science approach, develops low-cost technological solutions, promotes open data, promotes entrepreneurship, and conducts evidence-based advocacy campaigns. YI-Lab provides a conducive environment for young people to co-create solutions for inclusive development.

1. Backend Developer (Django, DRF, GIS)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), and GeoDjango.
• Proficient with Python scripting and libraries (Pandas, NumPy, etc.).
• Experience with PostgreSQL, PostGIS, and Redis.
• Experience with Celery for task queues.
• Docker & Docker Compose expertise.
• CI/CD pipeline knowledge (GitLab preferred).
• Ubuntu/Linux Server (Nginx, Bash, Certbot, Systemd).
• GIS Tools: GeoServer, QGIS, and geospatial data concepts.
• Familiarity with APIs, system integrations, and multiple architectures.
• Strong debugging, testing, and system optimization skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design scalable backend architecture and databases for civic tech solutions.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate geospatial services.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure code quality through reviews and best practices.
• Lead performance and security audits, scaling strategies, and deployment.
• Integrate third-party services, APIs, and open data platforms.
• Collaborate with front-end and GIS teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Oversee CI/CD, Docker containerization, and server deployments.
• Ensure high code maintainability, test coverage, and automated testing.

To Apply

We highly encourage all interested applicants, especially youth and young professionals and candidates from discriminated groups (women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities) to apply.

We are having interviews on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview

Deadline for Submission: 15 June 2025

To apply: https://jobs.yilab.org.np/jobs/detail/backend-developer-django-drf-gis-124

2. Frontend Developer (React)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field;
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with React.js;
• Deep understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS;
• Experience with modern state management libraries (Redux, Context API);
• Familiar with RESTful APIs and backend integration;
• Experience in front-end build tools and package managers (Webpack, NPM, etc.);
• Familiarity with data visualization libraries (e.g., D3, Leaflet, Chart.js);
• Knowledge of responsive design, accessibility, and UI/UX standards;
• Experience in test-driven development (Jest, React Testing Library);
• Strong communication and documentation skills;
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead front-end development for scalable and interactive civic platforms.
• Translate design mockups into clean, functional React components.
• Collaborate closely with backend and GIS teams to integrate APIs.
• Ensure accessibility, performance, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Build reusable code and front-end libraries.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote front-end standards.
• Implement data-driven UIs using APIs and mapping tools.
• Optimize applications for maximum performance and responsiveness.

To Apply

We highly encourage all interested applicants, especially youth and young professionals and candidates from discriminated groups (women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities) to apply.

We are having interviews on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview

Deadline for Submission: 15 June 2025

To apply: https://jobs.yilab.org.np/jobs/detail/frontend-developer-react-125

3. Senior Full Stack Developer (Django + React + DevOps)

Required Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience in Django + Django REST Framework and React.js;
• Strong command of both backend and frontend development;
• Experience with PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Redis, and Celery;
• Skilled in Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and Linux server operations;
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.) and services (EC2, S3, RDS);
• Experience with Nginx, Bash, SSL setup (Certbot), and performance tuning;
• GitLab/GitHub workflows and automated deployments;
• Excellent troubleshooting, architectural design, and documentation skills;
• Strong grasp of GIS tools, API integrations, and user-centered design;
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack project lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Architect and implement end-to-end applications using Django + React.
• Build scalable APIs and dynamic front-end interfaces.
• Oversee DevOps pipelines, containerization, and server management.
• Collaborate across teams (GIS, data, frontend, policy) for co-creation.
• Maintain secure, optimized, and highly available applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and champion technical excellence.
• Align technical decisions with YI-Lab’s mission and civic impact goals.

To Apply

We highly encourage all interested applicants, especially youth and young professionals and candidates from discriminated groups (women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities) to apply.

We are having interviews on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview

Deadline for Submission: 4 June 2025

To apply: https://jobs.yilab.org.np/jobs/detail/senior-full-stack-developer-django-react-devops-126