Software Developer – Innovations & Project Management

Job description

In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring optimization of revenue collection and increased tax compliance on one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous challenges and opportunities in the fast-changing business environment on the other, we are seeking highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

9.0 SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, SALARY GRADE ZRA06, (9 POSITIONS), INNOVATION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A. PURPOSE
Reporting to the Senior Developer, the role will be responsible for developing prescribed computer systems in ZRA and to ensure their services and facilities meet business needs through integration of various systems as well as to provide support for any outsourced systems.Job market analysis

B. MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Carry out system development and implementation for systems that will assist in achieving a sustainable increase in revenue collection.
Document all systems developed according to system development standards and ensure that the accepted methodology is followed.
Strengthen existing information systems to enhance efficiency, coordination and complete integration between various ZRA systems.
Ensure that system enhancements are analysed and effected as prescribed.
Ensure that development systems adhere to policies, procedure and standards.
Ensure that developed systems adhere to high levels of security and system/data integrity.
Conduct system testing for all developed system at the various levels (Unit, Integration, System), ensuring that all identified system bugs are fixed.
Maintain source code of developed systems and follow the International best practice and ZRA standards.
Ensure that system amendments are tested before installation

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
2. Degree in Computer  Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent;
3. Minimum of one (1) year relevant post qualifying work experience in ICT systems development;
4. Must be a member of ICTAZ or any other relevant professional body; and
5. Must possess Academic and Professional qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority.

D. OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

High level of integrity.
Good personal organization.
Team player
Innovative
Analytical Skills.
ICT Development Language skills.
Oral and written Communication skills.
Problem solving skills

INSTRUCTIONS

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Only candidates meeting the above role specifications and competencies should apply. Candidates should enclose their detailed Curriculum Vitae with all vital statistics, contact phone number, email address, NRC, Grade 12 School Certificate, three (3) referees with their contact numbers and email addresses.

Please ensure that you attach Only relevant Copies of your professional qualifications to your application letter and Curriculum Vitae in a Single PDF file clearly marked with your name and position applied for when submitting your application. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 14th April, 2026 using the following email address:
Careers2024@zra.org.zm

The Authority is an equal employer and candidates are expected to demonstrate Integrity when participating in the recruitment process.

The Director Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P. O. BOX 35710
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