Cloud Solutions Developer

Overview

Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.

The Cloud Solutions Developer will lead the design, development, and optimization of the organization’s web and cloud systems. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership, ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that enable our mission globally. This is a hybrid role with remote and in-office days and may be based in Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, Mexico, Ecuador, or Brazil (Fully Remote).

This is a unique opportunity to apply technical skills in a purpose-driven organization where your work will directly support environmental sustainability, community engagement, and global impact.

• Technical Leadership: Develop, maintain, and optimize web systems built on multiple architectures; design, develop, and implement cloud-based applications; collaborate with design, content, infrastructure, and security teams to implement secure, performant, cost-effective, and scalable cloud-based solutions; maintain a code repository and provide technical support and troubleshooting for web applications and CMS; stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of web development and cloud computing.
• Strategic and Advisory: Develop and maintain standards for web application development, hosting, and maintenance; advise programs on technical components of web application and CMS development; manage relationships with cloud service providers, including budget and service agreements; represent the organization externally as a trusted technical contact; identify opportunities for technical advancement and innovation within the IT Solutions team.
• People & Resource Management: Partner with Finance to monitor budgets and spending for web applications and cloud-based solutions; note: role does not directly supervise staff.
• Working Conditions: Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options, with remote capabilities in Brazil; occasional travel as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in full-stack development and cloud-based solutions.
• Proficiency in front-end, back-end, and cloud-based technologies (e.g., JavaScript, PHP, Python, Node.js, .Net, AWS/Azure, Craft/Sanity CMS).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; excellent organization, prioritization, and time management abilities; ability to work effectively with diverse teams in a multicultural environment; proven multitasking ability in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and minimal supervision; strong written and verbal communication skills; English fluency (verbal and written) is required.

• Experience working with or managing external vendors.
• Experience managing budgets for cloud solutions.
• Experience mentoring or supporting other developers in technical project design and delivery.

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter.

Conservation International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We believe in hiring based on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process for everyone.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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