Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Full-Stack Developer to join our Global IT team.
Are you passionate about building and supporting modern applications that enable critical business processes? Do you thrive in environments where you can work across both backend and frontend technologies while ensuring operational stability and performance? If so, we would like to hear from you.
About the job
The Full-Stack Developer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting business-critical applications across DRC’s global IT landscape.
The role spans backend and frontend development and application support, ensuring that solutions are reliable, scalable, and aligned with modern cloud and security standards. Working closely with Business Process Owners, Infrastructure, Security, and other development teams, you will contribute to delivering robust applications that support DRC’s humanitarian mission.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Develop, maintain, and support business-critical applications in production environments
- Support deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of applications
- Ensure secure access and proper role-based authorization across applications
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, identifying root causes and ensuring timely resolution
- Design and implement REST-based APIs and modern application architectures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
About you
To be successful in this role, you are a hands-on developer with full-stack capabilities and a solid understanding of modern application development practices.
You are comfortable working across the full application life cycle - from development and deployment to troubleshooting and optimization - and you bring a proactive mindset to improving system reliability and performance.
We expect the following:
Required
- Strong knowledge of Python and backend development, including experience with modern frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask or Django
- Working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (e.g. React)
- Experience working with REST APIs, containerized applications (e.g. Docker), and modern application architecture
- Experience handling complex data flows and near-real-time events
- Experience with Git-based version control, CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices
- Experience working with role-based access control and application permissions, including implementing authentication, authorization, and Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Experience supporting and troubleshooting applications in production environment
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
Desirable
- SQL skills and experience with relational databases
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Bicep or Terraform)
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure (or equivalent), including services such as Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, Service Bus etc.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dataverse, Dynamics 365, or Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
All employees are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: Permanent
Work location: Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, just by Ryparken Station
Start date: 01 October 2026
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and the relevant union.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV in English (no longer than four pages) as well as degree certificate. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 21 August 2026
For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.
Apply NowDRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.