Job Title: Senior Software Developer

Reports to: Principal IT Officer

Directly Supervises: Software Developer

No of Positions: Two (2)

Date of Advert: Monday, 2nd June 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday, 18th June 2025 – 17:00 hours

Job Purpose
To design, develop, test, deploy and maintain software systems and applications that support organizational operations and strategic objectives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for new and existing software applications.
Design, implement, and maintain APIs and integration solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate needs, and translate them into technical solutions.
Guide and mentor junior developers through code reviews and technical design sessions.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for software products.
Participate in system architecture and design discussions.
Ensure all software complies with security, performance, and scalability requirements.
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
Recommend and implement improvements to existing development practices and tools.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications

An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized institution.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering, Information Systems or a related field is an added advantage.
Relevant professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Oracle Java Certification, or similar are an added advantage.
Work Experience

At least five (5) years of work experience in software development, three (3) of which must have been at Officer level in a reputable organization.

Key Competences

Technical

Software development and design
Database management and integration
System architecture and API design
Agile development methodologies
Behavioral

Analytical and problem-solving skills
Communication and teamwork
Innovation and adaptability
Attention to detail

***Closing Date: Tuesday, 18th June 2025 – 17:00 hours***