Senior Software Developer

Description

We are now creating a strong team for The Information Systems Agency of Armenia (ISAA). The concept of electronic identity in Armenia can strengthen and support the country in many ways. For this purpose, we are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will design, develop, maintain complex software systems and lead technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Working with the ISAA team to define key technology stack needs for delivering scalable Government services.
• Building scalable, responsive, multichannel applications,
• Working on interoperability APIs and interfaces,
• Documenting the key architectural challenges,
• Carrying out automated tests and ensuring high quality where needed,
• Working on product definition and roadmap creation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field,
• 7+ years of professional software development experience,
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript)
• Experience with web technologies and frameworks,
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
• Familiarity with database systems and SQL,
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git),
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and best practices,
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills,
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Additional Notes

About the Employer:

The Information Systems Agency of Armenia (“ISAA of Agency”) is responsible for ensuring the technological foundations and development of the digital society in RA. This new institutional setup has been launched to ensure Armenia’s digitization conforms to a unified national architecture, with the Agency providing the technical resources, organizational capabilities, legal/regulatory framework, and platform for collaboration needed for different state departments, as well as the private sector, to effectively implement this vision.

To execute the society-level transformation, the Government and the Central Bank of Armenia have agreed that, under the leadership of the Government, the Central Bank will serve as the implementing agency and co-finance the endeavor for the next 2-3 years (with the overall reform taking up to 5 years), working in close collaboration with the Ministry of High-Tech Industry.

The Government leadership role will be provided by the new Information Systems Management Board, which has been established by the Prime Minister Decree chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, who also serves as the Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) of Armenia. The CIO is responsible for developing the digitalization policy, launching development initiatives (locally and with international cooperation), managing the digital services portfolio and strategy, managing the public service delivery policy and reforms, ensuring a common approach among all stakeholders, and coordinating the processes of international funding and cooperation.

The Central Bank provides the secretary function to the Board and, as an interim solution, the ISSA has been established under the auspices of the Central Bank. The Agency will also house the Civilian Cybersecurity Operating Center and Cybersecurity Emergency Response Team, and will over time develop into a full-fledged regulatory and supervisory body of the digital infrastructure.

VISION

Open and quality data is a critical asset, translating into national wealth! Developing an advanced and secure environment, enablers, and infrastructure is a necessary precondition for transforming Armenia into the e-Society and e-Economy. The key mission of the digital society and economy would be to empower the population to continuously improve their lives and wellbeing, provide opportunities for the private sector to enhance competitiveness, and ensure greater efficiency and good governance of public institutions through the development and widespread use of ICT solutions built around citizen experience and lifecycle. These imply Seamless, Proactive, Convenient and Personalized services.