Location: Remote or MENA-based (Turkey, Iraq, Syria preferred)
Field Visits: May be required depending on project scope
Position Type: Consultancy – Part of Ektimisi’s Pool of Experts
Languages: English (required); Arabic

About Ektimisi

Ektimisi is a MENA-based research and development consulting firm with operations across Syria, Iraq, Turkey, Ukraine, and beyond. We provide high-quality digital, research, and advisory services to development and humanitarian actors. Our digital solutions include B2B matchmaking platforms, enterprise data collection systems, feedback tools, and secure, user-friendly platforms designed to increase impact, efficiency, and accountability in fragile settings.

Position: Web and Systems Developer

We are establishing a pool of experienced Web and Systems Developers to support Ektimisi’s growing portfolio of digital development assignments. These are consultancy-based, project-specific roles focused on the end-to-end development of secure, scalable platforms aligned with the needs of SMEs, donors, and non-profit actors in crisis-affected and transition contexts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze functional specifications and transform them into scalable technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain multi-user platforms (e.g., registration, matchmaking, events, CRM, feedback).
• Ensure system security through authentication, access control, SSL, and data encryption.
• Build responsive, multilingual frontends (Arabic, English, French) with attention to accessibility and usability.
• Integrate APIs and external systems (e.g., Salesforce, CRMs, national portals).
• Conduct testing (unit, integration, usability) and ensure performance across devices and browsers.
• Prepare technical documentation, admin manuals, and conduct training for client teams.
• Deploy and maintain platforms on secure cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Support pilot launches, post-deployment monitoring, and iteration based on user feedback.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment with user needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in full-stack web and application development.
• Proven experience with one or more backend frameworks: Node.js, Django, Laravel, .NET.
• Strong frontend skills using React, Angular, or equivalent.
• Experience managing relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Demonstrated ability to develop multilingual, mobile-compatible, and accessible systems.
• Strong knowledge of web security principles and GDPR-compliant design.
• Proficiency in English; and preferred Arabic.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience building platforms for SMEs, humanitarian actors, or donor-funded programs.
• Knowledge of AI-based tools (e.g., search optimization, auto-translation, recommendation engines).
• Experience working in or with OIC member states or the MENA region.
• Ability to deliver trainings or walkthroughs to non-technical users.

What We Offer

At Ektimisi, we recognize the value of skilled and reliable IT professionals in delivering innovative, context-responsive digital solutions.

• Meaningful and Impact-Driven Work: Contribute to the design and delivery of platforms that directly support economic empowerment, humanitarian action, and digital transformation in crisis-affected and transitional settings.
• Flexible Consultancy Opportunities: Engage on a project-by-project basis, with scopes and timelines matched to your skills and availability—ranging from short-term modules to full platform development cycles.
• Competitive Compensation: Selection is based on both proven experience and most competitive daily or monthly rate offers. We seek to balance quality and value for our clients and consultants alike.
• Prospects for Full-Time Employment: As Ektimisi secures new projects and long-term digital mandates, we anticipate offering full-time employment opportunities to top-performing consultants from the pool, based on project demand and consultant availability.
• Cost Coverage for Approved Work Expenses: Ektimisi will fully cover travel-related expenses (transport, accommodation, per diem) for field-based work, and will also reimburse any pre-approved software, hosting, or licensing costs required to fulfill assigned tasks.
• Remote-First Model with Optional Field Engagement: Most assignments are delivered remotely. However, developers may be invited to support in-person deployments, trainings, or technical onboarding when required.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Environment: Work alongside experienced project managers, technical architects, designers, and subject-matter experts across sectors and geographies.
• Growth and Innovation Exposure: Join a team at the intersection of ICT, development, and humanitarian work—developing smart features, integrated systems, and scalable solutions that make a difference.