World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring: IT Solutions Architect (Fully Remote)

Overview

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring an IT Solutions Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of digital solutions supporting WFP’s global operations. This is a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed software architecture and data models for digital solutions.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager and present IT solution proposals to the Architectural Board.
• Ensure the technical design aligns with WFP standards, security protocols, and best practices.
• Support the creation of high-level effort estimations for project planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee the quality of IT solutions, ensuring compliance with WFP’s architecture, security, and usability standards.
• Review and approve backlog tickets, ensuring clarity, completeness, and dependency management.
• Create technical tickets and coordinate prioritization with the Product Manager.
• Set up and maintain IT solution environments, ensuring stability and scalability.
• Monitor and implement security tools proactively to prevent breaches and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) infrastructure to optimize workflows.
• Lead and inspire development teams, fostering an open communication environment.
• If necessary, act as Scrum Master, facilitating Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Coach teams on Agile practices, helping optimize delivery flow and remove impediments.
• Advocate for best practices in software development, architecture, and security.
• Perform other related duties as required to support WFP’s digital transformation initiatives.

Requirements

Education

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Alternatively, a minimum of 8 years of equivalent professional experience in software development or digital solutions.

Experience

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience leading software development projects.
• Proven track record of designing, planning, and leading complex IT solutions in a global environment.
• Experience with web technologies including Python, Django, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Knowledge of Git, branch management, and DevOps practices like CI/CD.
• Prior experience working within or collaborating with international organizations, preferably UN agencies, is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of software architecture principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in developing high-quality, scalable IT solutions.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols and monitoring tools.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and familiarity with Scrum Master responsibilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken). Knowledge of additional UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, or Portuguese) is advantageous.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online via the WFP recruitment portal. Please ensure your profile is complete and up-to-date, including employment history, educational background, language skills, and any relevant certifications. Only CVs and cover letters are required at this stage. Additional documentation may be requested later in the process.

Deadline

1 March 2026, 23:59 GMT+01:00 (Rome time).