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Job Summary
Under the direction of Deputy Unit Chief or Platform Family Owner, the Systems Engineer serves as a member of the Learning, Language and Library (LLL) Platforms Family, and provides a wide range of IT services.
The successful candidate will be part of the platform delivery team to understand business and functional requirements, translate them into platform requirements, design and develop solutions, support and maintain the LLL applications portfolio. The role is expected to advise and execute on the best technical solutions and is responsible for the service delivery, maintenance and support related to the LLL platforms and applications. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for platform service delivery of planned enhancements and system integrations while collaborating with vendor management teams and will oversee and participate in the development and delivery of enhancements by the managed service provider (MSP) and other providers.
Minimum Qualifications
Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field of study or equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional work experience, is required. Alternatively, a university degree, or equivalent, and ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, is required.
Strong knowledge and experience is preferred in:
- Development experience using Microsoft ASP.NET, MVC/WebAPIs, SQL Server, PowerBI, SecDevOps, Client Development, Packaging, Deployment, Object-Oriented/Architectural Design Patterns.
- Service Management and use of ServiceNow, for management of Incidents, Service Requests, Problems, Enhancements, Tasks, etc.
- Design and delivery of Enterprise level Highly Available Extranet solutions. IT services ranging from Client and On Premises development and deployment, to Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform and Architecture development including Infrastructure and Security related services such as Azure AD B2B, IaaS, Containers, Storage, Networking and Azure Security. Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions and/or Architecting Microsoft Azure certifications.
- Setting up, deploying, and managing multiple environments to support agile development approaches. Knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes.
- Deep understanding of coding best practices and modern architectural patterns, including micro services and message-driven architectures.
- Understanding of Microsoft Identity and Access Management products such including Azure AD B2B, Saviynt.
- Experience with PowerShell, Git, ARM templates and deployment automation.
- Microsoft Azure and its relevant build, deployment, automation, networking and security technologies in cloud and hybrid environments.
- Microsoft Azure Platform As A Service (PaaS) products such as Azure SQL, AppServices, Logic Apps, Functions and other Serverless services.
- Microsoft Azure Operational and Monitoring tools, including Azure Monitor, App Insights and Log Analytics.
The following are desired:
- Language Services solutions and technologies, for Translation and Interpretation. These are the primary competencies for this position, including excellent Service Management and documentation skills.
- Development and implementation of Language Services Solutions: TMS-Translation Management Systems (Plunet or others), CAT-Computer Assisted Translation tools (SDL GroupShare, SDL Studio, SDL Multiterm, Termbase, Microsoft Translate, DeepL, Plug-Ins, etc.), Simultaneous Interpretation in virtual/remote, hybrid and presential events (Interprefy, WebEx, Zoom, MS Teams, Integration with Audio Visual hard console-based interpretation, etc.).
- Library Management solutions and technologies (Alma/Primo, RefTracker, OpenAthens, Web Content Management, Adobe Experience Manager, Monitoring and Support tools related to Information Services sources, etc.).
- Learning Management solutions, technologies and integration to WorkDay Learning, Moodle, Intellibase, SCORM, Tin Can, etc.
- Ability to apply new AI technologies, capabilities and features to challenging problems in a variety of SAAS and home grown systems to improve efficiency and reduce time-to-delivery.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides subject matter expertise regarding the implementation, integration, and adoption of the Plunet, SDL GroupShare, SDL Studio, Multiterm, Termbase, Microsoft Translate, Interpretation platforms, as well as for Library and Learning platforms and solutions.
2. Translates business requirements into well-architected solutions that best leverage Plunet and SDL platforms, including usage of Neuro Machine Translation tools, such as Microsoft Translate and other Computer Assisted Translation tools and plug-ins.
3. Provides architectural and technical guidance to perform upgrade/migrate from existing platform(s) to latest platforms in the Cloud.
4. Provides architectural assessments, strategies, and roadmaps.
5. Provides integration architecture for enterprise systems, and other transactional systems.
6. As an integral part of the Agile project teamwork with Business Analysts, understands functional requirements and interacts with other cross-functional teams to architect, design, develop, test, and release features.
7. Provides project and solution estimation and team structure definition.
8. Supports multiple Agile Scrum teams with planning, scoping, and creation of technical solutions for the new product capabilities, and through continuous delivery to production.
9. Conducts detailed design, development and unit/integration testing utilizing the appropriate methodologies, technology, and tools.
10. Practices strong configuration management and version control.
11. Produces deliverables such as Statement of Work, detailed design documentation, unit test plans and well documented codes, maintenance reference manuals, etc.
This is a one year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending incumbent's performance, budget availability and continuous business need.
Department:
ITDAI LC Information Technology Department Immediate Office Digital Lending and Corporate UnitHiring For:
A11, A12The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.
Skills Required
- Advanced university degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field, plus at least four years of relevant professional experience
- Alternatively, a university degree or equivalent plus at least ten years of relevant professional experience
- Experience with Microsoft ASP.NET, MVC/Web APIs, SQL Server, Power BI, SecDevOps, client development, packaging, deployment, and object-oriented or architectural design patterns
- Service management experience, including use of ServiceNow for incidents, service requests, problems, enhancements, and tasks
- Experience designing and delivering highly available enterprise extranet solutions across on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments
- Knowledge of Azure identity, infrastructure, containers, storage, networking, security, PaaS, monitoring, and hybrid cloud technologies
- Experience setting up and managing multiple environments for Agile development and using CI/CD tools and processes
- Understanding of coding best practices, microservices, message-driven architectures, and modern architectural patterns
- Experience with Microsoft identity and access management products, including Azure AD B2B and Saviynt
- Experience with PowerShell, Git, ARM templates, and deployment automation
- Experience with language services, translation management, computer-assisted translation, interpretation, library management, or learning management solutions
- Ability to apply AI technologies and capabilities to SaaS and custom systems
What We Do
The International Monetary Fund has a key position in promoting the health of the world economy. Established in 1944 as a part of the United Nations system, the IMF's primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system—the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries and their citizens to buy goods and services from each other. This is essential for sustainable economic growth and rising living standards. To maintain stability and prevent crises in the international monetary system, the IMF conducts surveillance of national, regional, and global economic and financial developments. It provides advice to its 190 member countries, encouraging them to adopt policies that foster economic stability, reduce their vulnerability to economic and financial crises, and raise living standards. The IMF also serves as a forum where its global membership can discuss the national, regional, and global consequences of their policies. The IMF makes financing temporarily available to member countries to help them address balance of payments problems—that is, when they find themselves short of foreign exchange to meet their payments to other countries. Finally, the IMF provides countries with training to help them build the expertise and institutions they need for economic stability and growth. Supporting all of these activities is the institution's work in economic research and statistics
