The Afghanistan Revenue Department (ARD) depends from the Ministry of Finance (MoF) with a total of 752 MoF HQ employees. ARD administers and collects the tax and non-tax revenue for the GoA in accordance with the Income Tax Law 2009 and the Tax Administration law 2015. ARD’s responsibilities are divided across 3 Deputy Director General, 9 Directorates and 67 Sub Directorates geographically dispersed in Kabul.

In recent years, ARD has made important progress in increasing taxpayers’ compliance and tax revenue collection with the support of the donor community. These efforts include a wide range of reforms and structural changes within the ARD, particularly joining the different groups by the name of Large, Medium and small to one Taxpayer’s Services Directorate and centralization of the services to all taxpayers and the extension of these offices to some selected provinces.

ARD is currently using Standard Integrated Government Tax Administration System (SIGTAS) as the core system for the tax administration, Taxpayer activity information system (TAIS) for all types of rental and commercial contracts management from all public and private organizations, Revenue information management system (RMIS) for revenue forecasting, targets setting for provinces and monitoring collection both types of tax and non-tax revenues.

The ARD needs technical support in the implementation of the strategic plan for the modernization of the tax system in technology and functionalities by aiding in understanding the current data model as well as the development of a sustainable model for the modernization of the system based on open source technologies as per the Digital Foundation Strategy for Afghanistan. The senior software developer will collect enough notes about the requirements to start the process of building a set of business workflows and technical specifications.

As a Senior Full Stack Web Developer (ASP.NET Core) at the Ministry of Finance, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex web applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of our clients and enhance user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using ASP.NET Core, C#, and other related technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define project requirements and specifications.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Develop and maintain front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React(
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the application stack.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve development processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7 years of professional experience in full stack web development with a strong focus on ASP.NET and C#.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with database design and development using SQL Server or other relational databases.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with microservices and clean architecture.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their CVs ,no later than 16 June 2024.
Please clearly indicate “position name & vacancy number” in the subject line of email.
Do not attach your education and working experience documents.