1. Background

Zuba Marketing is a start-up advertising company duly registered under the laws of the Republic of Zambia. The company specializes in digital media, media buying, creative design, and promotions. Zuba Marketing embraces technology to streamline internal operations and to develop digital products that align with rapidly evolving technology ecosystems.

In this regard, the company has launched a website focused on promoting products and services across diverse sectors, targeting businesses of all sizes. Zuba Marketing now seeks to engage a Software Developer to finalize its e-commerce platform and provide ICT support for the company and its clients.

2. Scope of Work

2.1 Software Development

• Design, develop, and maintain Laravel-based backend systems and RESTful APIs.
• Develop responsive, high-performance Flutter mobile applications for Android and iOS.
• Integrate APIs between mobile and web platforms to ensure seamless data flow and synchronization.
• Design, optimize, and maintain MySQL databases, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and data integrity.
• Collaborate on code using GitHub, following best practices in version control, code review, and documentation.
• Debug, test, and document software solutions to ensure high quality and reliability.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (UI/UX, QA, and Product Management) to deliver features within agreed timelines.
• Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements or upgrades to improve stability and scalability.

2.2 ICT Support

• Provide ICT support including systems maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Manage user accounts, access controls, and implement appropriate security measures.
• Ensure all ICT assets of the company are properly maintained, secured, and in good working condition.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the company’s technology stack.

3. Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Candidates with a relevant diploma, strong hands-on experience, or self-taught developers with a proven track record are also encouraged to apply.
• At least Two (2) years of experience in executing similar software development projects and providing ICT support.
• Demonstrated experience in developing web and mobile applications using Laravel, Flutter, and MySQL or similar technologies.
• Proven ability to deliver comparable assignments, supported by a portfolio of previous work.

4. Reporting and Oversight

The Software Developer shall report directly to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) or a designated supervisor.

• Design, develop, and maintain Laravel-based backend systems and RESTful APIs.
• Develop responsive, high-performance Flutter mobile applications for Android and iOS.
• Integrate APIs between mobile and web platforms to ensure seamless data flow and synchronization.
• Design, optimize, and maintain MySQL databases, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and data integrity.
• Collaborate on code using GitHub, following best practices in version control, code review, and documentation.
• Debug, test, and document software solutions to ensure high quality and reliability.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (UI/UX, QA, and Product Management) to deliver features within agreed timelines.
• Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements or upgrades to improve stability and scalability.
• Provide ICT support including systems maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Manage user accounts, access controls, and implement appropriate security measures.
• Ensure all ICT assets of the company are properly maintained, secured, and in good working condition.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the company’s technology stack.

• Laravel
• RESTful APIs
• Flutter
• MySQL
• GitHub
• Version Control
• Code Review
• Debugging
• Testing
• Documentation
• System Performance Monitoring
• ICT Support
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• Software Troubleshooting
• Network Troubleshooting
• User Account Management
• Access Controls
• Security Measures
• Emerging Technologies

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Candidates with a relevant diploma, strong hands-on experience, or self-taught developers with a proven track record are also encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience in developing web and mobile applications using Laravel, Flutter, and MySQL or similar technologies.
• Proven ability to deliver comparable assignments, supported by a portfolio of previous work.