Job description

Software Developer – Full-Time & Internship (Paid)Location: Lusaka

Type: Full-Time / Internship

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: Competitive (Role-dependent)

About Bumara

Bumara is a Compliance-first ERP platform tailored specifically for the African business ecosystem. We cover the essential pillars of business operations—Accounting, Invoicing, Inventory, Compliance, Payroll, HR, and Document Management. Our mission is to simplify regulatory compliance and daily operations for SMEs across the continent, empowering them to focus on growth.

What You’ll Do (Both Tracks)

• Ship Features: Build robust features across the stack using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Next.js) and scalable Node.js backends.
• Architecture & API Design: Design, build, and maintain secure, strictly typed APIs (RPC/OpenAPI) and scalable system architectures.
• Database Management: Work closely with PostgreSQL and Drizzle ORM (plus Convex where applicable), and write reliable database migrations.
• Engineering Excellence: Write clean, efficient, and secure code while following software development life cycle (SDLC) best practices.
• Quality Assurance: Write comprehensive tests (Vitest/Jest/Playwright), implement logs and metrics, and methodically debug in production-like environments.
• Collaborate: Drive development via Git and GitHub (managing branching strategies, PRs, rigorous code reviews, and CI/CD Actions) within an Agile framework.
• Documentation: Write concise technical documentation and strictly adhere to our core engineering standards.

Track A — Full-Time Software Developer

You’re a fit if you:

• Have 2–3+ years of professional software engineering experience (or an equivalent, highly strong portfolio).
• Are highly fluent in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js environments.
• Can seamlessly reason through complex data models, implement established design patterns, and write maintainable code.
• Have a strong grasp of web security principles (e.g., OWASP top 10) and data protection, critical for an ERP environment.
• Understand automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker), and cloud deployment strategies.
• Have a solid understanding of payments infrastructure and configuration (e.g., Stripe integrations).

Nice to Have: Experience with OpenAPI/Swagger, Drizzle ORM, Convex, multi-tenant SaaS architecture patterns, performance profiling, and web accessibility standards.

What You Get: A competitive salary, true ownership of core system modules, and a clear growth path to a Senior/Lead role within an international company.

Track B — Software Developer Intern (Paid)

You’re a fit if you:

• Are a recent graduate (or a self-taught developer) with a solid foundation in computer science and a strong desire to learn.
• Can commit to approximately 40 hours per week for 3–6 months.
• Have a GitHub profile or portfolio showcasing 2–3 substantive full-stack projects (TypeScript/Node.js heavily preferred).
• Possess a working knowledge of version control (Git) and basic testing concepts.

What You Get: A paid internship, hands-on experience with modern development tooling, and the potential for a full-time offer upon strong performance.

Minimum Qualifications (Both Tracks)

• Strong foundation in core computer science concepts (data structures, algorithms, and system design basics).
• High proficiency in asynchronous programming patterns, HTTP, and REST/RPC protocols.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and working collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• A strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to read documentation independently, debug systematically, and communicate technical concepts clearly.

How to Apply

Email your CV (PDF format) and links to your GitHub/portfolio (including 2-3 relevant projects which are in production) to dev@bumara.com

Subject Line:

• For Full-Time: “Software Developer – Full-Time – [Your Name]”
• For Internship: “Software Developer – Internship – [Your Name]”

Closing Date: 15th October 2026.Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is highly encouraged.

Bumara is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive workplace.