Purpose: ONOW Myanmar is a leading social enterprise in Myanmar. Join ONOW in the development of innovative and exciting FinTech and EduTech solutions. The Backend Developer will work with the team to design and deliver highly scalable and impactful digital tools across a broad range of programs in the areas of: Financial Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Literacy. The candidate should be passionate about the economic and social empowerment of Myanmar people through technology.

Key Activities: The Backend Developer (BD) will be responsible for ONOW mobile solutions backend. This includes mobile apps, content management systems, security, and integration with ONOW chatbots and with client and partner technologies. Working within a cohesive team and high structured development processes are key. 

• Develop and maintain multiple websites for ONOW and clients

• Managing databases and APIs

• Disciplined design and coding following SDLC

• Working with Management to Rapid Prototype Solutions with User-centered Design Principles

• Converting strategic vision into technical specs and managing workflow

• Designing Appropriate and Accessible Tech Solutions (Low literacy, Minority Languages, Low Tech Versions)

PERFORM OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS NECESSARY

Qualifications:

• Experience developing web solutions

• Values Data security and Quality Documentation

• Constantly Exploring and Learning, passionate about improving entire team

• Ability to understand target users and choose the most appropriate tech

• Emphasis on prototyping and QA

• Skillfully working with clients for needs assessments and customer journeys

Skills Needed:

• Communication: Native Burmese, Moderate English verbal and written

• Software Languages: Laravel PHP, CSS, JSON, Javascript, Node.js

• Architecture: Database (MySQL, PostgreSQL), Cloud Servers, Data Security

• APIs and Webhooks

• Learning and Content Management Systems (Drupal, Moodle, Joomla)

• Organized and Detail oriented

• Willing and able to learn new technology to fit project needs.

Reporting and Management

 This position reports to the Director of Operations​​​​​​​