HRIS Python Developer

This post has only been published in English as it requires a very good knowledge of  English.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance in more than 70 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of origin, religion, creed or political affiliation.   

HRIS Python Developer (m/f/x) – Brussels – MSF Belgium

CONTEXT

MSF OCB replaced its HR Information System in June 2023 and has chosen the Odoo Enterprise edition Version 15 for building its new software. 

The HRIS is used by 5000 users that are 2000 employees currently under MSF contract and 3000 persons that have either not yet worked for MSF or are in between MSF contracts. 

The 2000 employees will access the backend of Odoo and the 3.000 non-employees will access the Odoo solution via a self-service web portal.

MSF has the support of an Odoo integrator - Niboo - to develop and customize the standard Odoo Enterprise edition in accordance with our specific needs.

As a software developer skilled in Python you will reinforce its existing HRIS Team composed of developers, business analysts, data analyst.                                                                             

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES                                                

• Develop and customize the Odoo enterprise edition V15 backend and web-portal to meet the needs of our users. The focus will be set on debugging existing customized modules as well as on implementing new features for HR department
• Follow best practices, under the supervision of the HRIS coordinator and with the support of our integrator, in software engineering to ensure the software developments are correctly documented and easy to migrate to future Odoo enterprise versions
• Share knowledge about the developed python code with the other members of the HRIS Team.
• Collaborate with the ICT unit
• Ensure that MSF has a degree of independence from our integrator for any further development once the main development project is finished

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience                                                             

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or related fields is an asset 
• Proven knowledge and experience of Python
• Understanding and experience with object-oriented development
• Experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
• Experience in large projects 
• Experience in IT support is an asset
• Experience in Test Automation is an asset
• Contribution to Open Source Projects is an asset
• Experience with MSF is an asset

Competencies

• Understanding and experience with object-oriented development
• Basic understanding of web development
• Knowledge of Version Control tools like Git
• Passion for development
• Quick & Autonomous learner
• Fluent in English and French
• Good team player
• Good communication skills
• Willing to work in an international, multidisciplinary and humanitarian environment
• Knowledge of Odoo framework is an asset
• Knowledge of Docker & container management is an asset
• Knowledge of JavaScript and JavaScript libraries is an asset
• Knowledge of API developments over XML-RPC is an asset
• Knowledge of several programming languages is an asset
• Knowledge of Linux is an asset

Languages

• Fluent in English and French (oral & written)

CONDITIONS 

• Expected Starting date: November 2024
• Location*: Brussels (Belgium)
• Contract type: Open-ended contract – Full-time 
• Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ grid 
• Meal Vouchers - Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs 
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments 

Deadline to apply: 19th September of 2024 

How to apply? 

Online applications to be submitted by 19/09/2024 the latest via the following link. After clicking on this link, you will be directed to our online application tool.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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