Senior Software Developer / Team Lead

Job description

We are Hiring: Senior Software Developer / Team Lead

? Location: Lusaka, Zambia

? Type: Full Time

? Experience: Three years or more

Dot Com Zambia PLC is looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer / Team Lead to play a key role in designing, building, and leading the delivery of scalable software products.

This is a hands on senior role with real ownership. You will lead selected initiatives, influence architecture decisions, mentor other developers, and help shape how our products evolve.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable web and mobile applications

• Take ownership of selected projects from architecture through to implementation

• Maintain and enhance existing systems to improve reliability and performance

• Contribute to the design and optimization of our AWS cloud infrastructure

• Ensure strong CI CD pipelines and version control processes

• Support testing processes to ensure high quality releases

• Participate in mobile application development for iOS, Android, and cross platform frameworks

• Work with NFC and RFID technologies to expand product capabilities

• Explore and integrate AI solutions to improve automation, analytics, and decision making

• Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other developers

Technical Skills We Value

We welcome candidates with strong experience in several of the following areas. Please highlight your specializations when applying.

• Frontend: React, Bootstrap, Figma, responsive design

• Backend: PHP (Laravel or bare bone) – required; Java (Spring Boot); Node.js; Python (Django)

• APIs: REST, GraphQL

• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB

• Mobile: Native iOS and Android, React Native

• Version Control: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket

• Cloud: AWS

• AI integration experience is an advantage

• Broader experience in software architecture, security, and system integration is a plus

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of three years professional software development experience

• Proven experience leading end to end software projects

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills

• Ability to deliver within deadlines and manage priorities

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Comfort working across multiple technologies and problem spaces

Compensation

Senior developers at Dot Com Zambia PLC are competitively compensated. Final packages are determined based on technical depth, leadership experience, and demonstrated delivery. Strong performers who create measurable impact have clear upside and growth opportunities within the organization.

How to Apply

Please send the following to hr@booknowzambia.com

• Your CV or resume

• A portfolio of projects (GitHub or similar)

• References from previous employers or project leaders

Cover Letter (Please Address These Points)

• Your main technical strengths and one project you are most proud of, including your role

• If you could lead your dream software project, what would it be and why

• Your response to this statement:

“There is a perception that software development talent in Zambia is limited in depth and global competitiveness.”

Deadline: 16 January 2025

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.