Overview
The Front End Developer – Impact Based Forecasting builds responsive, interactive user interfaces for digital services, decision support tools, and web portals.
The role involves drawing from and contribute to multi-disciplinary datasets and working closely with a multi-disciplinary team within RIMES for generating IBF DSS, developing contingency plans, automating monitoring systems, contributing to Post-Disaster Needs Assessments (PDNA), and applying user interface techniques for IBF DSS. This position requires a strong understanding of meteorological, hydrological, vulnerability and exposure patterns and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for disaster preparedness and resilience planning.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
● Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT Technology or Design or related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
● Develop modern, semantic, and maintainable HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+) code.
● Implement responsive designs using CSS Grid, Flexbox, and media queries to ensure cross-device compatibility.
● Build and optimize dynamic UIs using modern JavaScript libraries/frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
● Create insightful data visualizations using D3.js, Chart.js, Highcharts, Leaflet, or similar tools for both image-based and map-based outputs.
● Collaborate with UI/UX designers to apply layout best practices, typography, color theory, and accessibility standards.
● Integrate RESTful and GraphQL APIs to fetch, display, and update data in the frontend efficiently.
● DevOps & Tools: Exposure to Docker, GitHub Actions, version control (Git/GitHub), and CI/CD pipelines.
● Follow Agile methodologies, participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives.
● Write and maintain frontend tests (e.g., using Jest, Testing Library, Cypress).
● Document components, code structure, and workflows clearly for future developers and user training.
● Participate in multi-stakeholder capacity-building projects and onboarding activities.
● Familiarity with early warning systems, disaster risk frameworks, and sector-specific IBF requirements is a strong asset.
● Excellent communication skills, especially in multidisciplinary and multicultural team settings
● Proficiency in technical documentation and user training.
● Experience in multi-stakeholder projects and facilitating capacity-building programs.
Experience:
● Minimum of 2 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or IT systems.
● A minimum of 2 years of experience in web development.
● Experience in working with disaster management, meteorology, or climate services or a related applied field is an asset.
Personal Qualities:
● Excellent interpersonal skills; team-orientated work style; pleasant personality.
● Strong desire to learn and undertake new challenges.
● Creative problem-solver; willing to work hard.
● Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills.
● Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
● Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.
● Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with stakeholders.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Impact Based Forecasting
● Collaborate with other members of the IT team, meteorologists, hydrologists, GIS specialists, and disaster risk Management experts within RIMES to ensure the development of IBF DSS. Develop the front end using React/Vue/Angular.
● Integrate APIs and dynamic content.
● Ensure mobile responsiveness and accessibility.
● Collaborate with UX/UI designers and backend teams.
● Assist RIMES' other IT teams as needed to generate IBF
● Work with forecasters and domain experts to automate the generation of impact-based products.
● Ensure data security, backup, and compliance with data governance and interoperability standards.
● Train national counterparts on the use and management of the AL, including analytics dashboards.
● Collaborate with GIS experts, hydro met agencies, and emergency response teams for integrated service delivery.
● Technical documentation on data architecture, models, and systems
Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement
● Facilitate training programs for team members and stakeholders, focusing on RIMES policies, regulations, and the use of forecasting tools.
● Develop and implement a self-training plan to enhance personal expertise, obtaining a trainer certificate as required.
● Prepare and implement training programs to enhance team capacity and submit training outcome reports.
Reporting
● Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and outreach materials for stakeholders
● Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including strategies, milestones, and outcomes.
● Capacity-building workshop materials and training reports.
Other Responsibilities
● Utilize AI skills to assist in system implementation plans and decision support system (DSS) development.
● Utilize skills to assist in system implementation plans and decision support system (DSS) development.
● Assist in 24/7 operational readiness for client early warning systems such as SOCs with backup support from RIMES Headquarters.
● Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor or HR manager based on recommendations from RIMES technical team members and organizational needs.
● The above responsibilities are illustrative and not exhaustive. Undertake any other relevant tasks that could be needed from time to time.
Contract Duration The contract will initially be for one year and may be extended based on the satisfactory completion of a 180-day probationary period and subsequent annual performance reviews.
RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to ₹100,000.00 per month
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chepauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any experience or interest in working with international or non-profit organizations? Please explain.
- What are your salary expectations per month?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+) code.: 2 years (Preferred)
- D3.js: 2 years (Preferred)
- RESTful: 2 years (Preferred)
- GraphQL: 2 years (Preferred)
- APIs: 2 years (Preferred)
- Git / Github: 2 years (Preferred)
- CI/CD: 2 years (Preferred)
- React: 2 years (Preferred)
- Angular: 2 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Chepauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
