Role Description WRI India is seeking a junior Software Engineer to contribute to the development of open-source digital platforms and geospatial tools across Programs such as Food, Land, Water, Mobility, Cities, and Energy. You will help build web-based applications, interactive maps, data pipelines, and AI-assisted tools that support WRI India's research and programmatic work across food systems, land use, water, and climate. This is a hands-on, learning-oriented role for someone eager to apply modern software engineering to solve for the challenges in India. What You Will Do - Platform development and engineering (45%) - Build and maintain full-stack web applications using JavaScript frameworks (React or Vue.js) and Python or Node.js backends, following WRI India's engineering standards. - Develop interactive geospatial features using open-source mapping libraries such as Maplibre GL, OpenLayers, Leaflet, and Deck.gl. - Write and maintain geospatial data queries and pipelines using PostGIS, GDAL, GeoPandas, and GeoServer to process and serve spatial datasets. - Build RESTful APIs to expose environmental and geospatial data to internal tools and external partners. - Implement automated tests, write clear documentation, and follow version control and code review practices using Git and GitHub. - Deploy and maintain applications on cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), using containerisation tools such as Docker. - Geospatial and data tooling (25%) - Contribute to the development and maintenance of geospatial data pipelines that ingest, process, and visualise data on food systems, land use, water, and climate. - Work with raster and vector geospatial data formats (GeoJSON, GeoTIFF, Shapefile, MVT) and serve them via tile servers or OGC APIs. - Integrate with open platforms such as Google Earth Engine, Sentinel Hub, or ISRO's Bhuvan for satellite imagery processing. - Support the development of data dashboards and visualisation tools using libraries such as D3.js, Plotly, or Recharts. - Help maintain WRI India's open data repositories, ensuring data quality, metadata standards, and accessibility. - AI tools and research support (20%) - Assist in integrating AI and ML tools into research and programmatic workflows — including LLM APIs, geospatial classification models, and automated data extraction pipelines. - Build lightweight AI-assisted tools such as document analysis utilities, chatbots for internal use, or RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) pipelines using open-source frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex). - Support researchers and program staff in using and accessing digital tools, providing troubleshooting and basic training where needed. - Stay current on open-source AI, geospatial, and web technologies and contribute ideas for improving WRI India's technical stack. - Collaboration and knowledge sharing (10%) - Work closely with senior engineers, program managers, and UX designers to translate user needs into technical requirements and deliver high-quality features. - Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives) and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture. - Contribute to open-source projects and communities relevant to WRI India's technology stack. - Document features, APIs, and deployment processes clearly for internal and external audiences. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Geoinformatics, or a related technical field. - 2–4 years of professional experience in software engineering, including internships and academic projects. - Proficiency in JavaScript (React or Vue.js preferred) and Python for web application development. - Working knowledge of geospatial concepts and tools — familiarity with PostGIS, GDAL, GeoJSON, or any mapping library (Leaflet, Maplibre GL, OpenLayers) is a strong advantage. - Basic experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and RESTful API development. - Familiarity with version control using Git and GitHub, and comfort working in an agile development environment. - Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), Docker, or CI/CD pipelines is desirable. - Interest in or familiarity with AI and ML tools — including LLM APIs, prompt engineering, or Python ML libraries — is a plus. - Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new technologies. - Interest in environmental sustainability, public policy, food systems, or related domains is preferred. - A portfolio of projects (GitHub, deployed apps, academic work) demonstrating technical ability is encouraged. Requirements - Technology stack: Python, JavaScript (React or Vue.js), Node.js, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, GDAL, GeoJSON, Maplibre GL or Leaflet, Git/GitHub, Docker (basic), REST APIs, Google Earth Engine (familiarity), LLM APIs (basic exposure). Benefits - Potential Salary: INR 9,50,000 to 12,00,000 per annum. - Salary shall be commensurate with experience, skills and internal parity. - WRI India offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package. - Health benefits: Health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs. - Term Insurance: Life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member. - Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance. - Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle. - Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job. - Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities. - Rest and Recharge weeks: Encouragement for staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests. - Leave policy: Personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.