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System Developer

Full-time Uganda, UG
Posted 1 week, 3 days ago 55 views 0 applications

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Software Design and Development:

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Write, review, and optimize code to ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance.

Technical Leadership:

  • Provide technical direction to the team and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Mentor and guide associate and software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and share knowledge with the team.

System Architecture and Design:

  • Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with long-term goals and scalability.
  • Design and implement microservices, APIs, and distributed systems using modern software development paradigms.
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance productivity and system performance.

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software on schedule.
  • Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, contributing to Agile team dynamics.

Problem Solving and Debugging:

  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide timely resolutions.
  • Identify bottlenecks in the development process and propose solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends.
  • Advocate for and implement improvements in the development process, including automation and testing strategies.
  • Contribute to the creation of technical roadmaps and strategic plans for system enhancements.

JOB PROFILE

Education:

Bachelor’s Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Master’s degree in related field will be an added advantage.

Experience:

5–8+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.

Technical Skills:

  • Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, or other modern languages.
  • Frameworks & Tools: Extensive experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot, Django, .NET, Angular, React, Kotlin or Vue.js.
  • System Design: Expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.
  • Databases: Advanced knowledge of relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra).
  • Messaging: Proficiency messaging like JMS Queue, Kafka, Rabbit MQ.
  • DevOps Practices: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
  • Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP or OCI.
  • Testing & Debugging: Strong skills in automated testing frameworks and debugging tools.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Leadership and mentorship capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

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