ProSave Developer

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a ProSave Developer to join our global team.

Team and Job Purpose

To provide end to end management of the Prosave Core Application (SAP Ariba) and to ensure that all application developments meet and align with the organisations strategy, mission and values.

To provide technical expertise for the Prosave application, ensuring that the business priorities are factored into the roadmap for the application. Supporting both the Product Development Manager and other development team members. To provide SME technical support for the application and to help guide and support the Business Product Owner to ensure that all application changes and enhancements are aligned with the organisations vision.

Job Title: ProSave Developer

Reports To: Product Development Manager - S2P

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available 

Contract Length: Permanent

Grade: P3

Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit: Hiring Locations

Time Zone (that the role holder must be available to work in): Any

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment. 

Language Requirements: English

International Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 5% 

Budget Responsibility: None

People Management Responsibility: None

Principle Accountabilities

• Design and development of new product features and enhancements for the Prosave application, ensuring all developments are scalable, efficient, and high-quality to meet organisational needs and strategic aims

• Present and secure stakeholder and business buy-in for high-level and low-level designs of all Prosave change requests and new developments, and document and socialise these designs with team members

• Manage and resolve complex interfaces between applications by addressing rejections and validation issues, ensuring ongoing application configuration aligns with vendor-recommended practices

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Development Managers and other technical specialists, to understand development requirements and ensure seamless integration of technologies and features

• Provide technical expertise and Level 3 support, guiding support teams in resolving issues, including those requiring vendor engagement, and managing vendor relationships to ensure timely issue resolution

• Mentor junior developers within the team, transferring knowledge and providing development opportunities to enhance their skills and performance in alignment with organisational values of equity, diversity, and inclusion

Experience and Skills

Essential

1. Strong understanding and experience of Supply Chain and Finance systems and applications

2. Proficient evidence of programming languages such as Java, Python, or similar. Strong understanding and proficiency in web development technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relevant frameworks (e.g., Angular, React)

3. Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and experienced in using version control systems (e.g., Git)

4. Proficient understanding and application of modern development frameworks and libraries. Familiarity with software development methodologies like Agile, Scrum, or DevOps and have experience of using these methodologies

5. Considerable Experience in System Design and Architecture including the capability to architect scalable and efficient applications, ensuring the integration of robust design patterns and best practices

6. Experience in managing and resolving complex interfaces between applications. Proficient experience in managing and resolving complex interfaces between applications, addressing rejections and validation issues. Expertise in handling APIs, third-party integrations, and resolving any interfacing issues that may arise

7. Understanding of cloud computing platforms 

8. Considerable experience in presenting and securing stakeholder and business buy-in for high-level and low-level designs of change requests and new developments. Significant experience collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Development Managers and other technical specialists to understand development requirements and ensure seamless integration of technologies and features

9. Extensive experience providing technical expertise and Level 3 support, guiding support teams in resolving issues, including those requiring vendor engagement

10. Managing vendor relationships to ensure timely issue resolution. Ensure ongoing application configuration aligns with vendor-recommended practices

Desirable

• Knowledge and expereince of adminstrating and developing SAP Ariba

• Experience in continuous integration and continuous deployment practices to ensure seamless development and operational processes

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a degree in a relevant field provides a solid foundation, especially if it shows education in the principles of software engineering.

• Advanced degrees or certifications in relevant areas, such as Software Engineering, Agile Development, and Product Management, are highly desirable.

Desirable

• All or another SCI core languages (French, Spanish Arabic)

Working at Save the Children International

Save the Children is the world's leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.

We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children's voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.

Application Information

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found here via the job listing. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Our recruitment process:

1. Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter
2. Two-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring team
3. Some recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage, or a third stage interview
4. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, followed by your contract subject to passing background checks

We need to keep children and adults safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures relating to Anti-harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and DEI and Equal Opportunities.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.