Vacancy title:
Software Developer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Management]

Jobs at:
Mukuba University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 10 2026

Duty Station:
Itimpi, off Chingola Road | Kitwe | Kitwe

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, June 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

JOB PURPOSE:

• To develop and maintain high-quality software solutions for the University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAS):

• Design and develop software systems as directed by the project budget and methodology.
• Test newly developed programs to ensure that logic and syntax are correct, and that program results are accurate.
• Document all system codes and logic on the projects assigned.
• Ensure implementation software systems developed.
• Ensure that all developed software is consistently upgraded to address new challenges.
• Regularly release upgrades for the systems to address technology changes and gaps.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Grade 12 Certificate with 5 Credits or better that must include English and Mathematics.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Degree in Information Technology.
• Minimum of three (3) years practical and relevant work experience.
• Must possess relevant professional certificates such as MCSD, CSSLP and Java.
• Must have demonstrable hands-on experience with database design and administration (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc).
• Must have experience with mobile application development (Android/IOS).
• Experience in PHP, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Net Platform.
• Must have experience with version control systems (SVN, CVS, Git, etc).
• Must have experience with Linux as well as Windows systems.
• Must be a fast learner.
• Must have high levels of integrity.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Be able to produce documentation, reports and design plans.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have the skills to work in team settings and communicate effectively.
• Have enthusiasm and be goal oriented.
• Continue to learn about industry trends and developments.
• Be efficient, dependable and professional.
• Have sound analytical thinking and be able to meet project deadlines.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested persons who meet the stated requirements for any of the positions should submit their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates and names of three (3) traceable referees, two (2) of whom must be professionally acquainted with the applicant to:

The Registrar,
Mukuba University,
Itimpi, off Chingola Road,
P.O. BOX 20382,
KITWE.

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