Job Purpose:

To lead and oversee the development, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions, with a primary focus on the Government Service Bus (GSB) and other strategic digital transformation projects. The role involves supervising a team of developers, managing project timelines, ensuring quality assurance, and coordinating with stakeholders to deliver high-impact digital systems.

Main Duties and Accountabilities:

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers;
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering, including code quality;
• Oversee testing procedures and ensure systems meet functional, security, and interoperability standards;
• Ensure compliance with institutional and national digital infrastructure policies.
• Prepare regular progress reports for management and stakeholders;
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all systems developed and maintained;
• Active participation in ≥ 2 major institutional or national projects per year;
• Documented impact or outcomes from each project; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 or Form V Certificate (or its equivalent) with 5 “0” levels including English and Mathematics;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field;
• Minimum Five (05) years of experience in software development, with at least one (01) year in a supervisory or team lead role;
• Proven experience with public digital infrastructure projects, especially GSB or similar platforms;
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or .NET;
• Experience with API development, system integration, and cloud-based platforms; and
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills;

Required Competencies and Behavioral Attributes:

• Familiarity with SMART Zambia Institute standards and interoperability frameworks;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; and
• Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and institutional excellence.

Reporting Relationships:

• Immediate Supervisor: Director
• Salary Scale: PSS02

**Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted**

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers;
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering, including code quality;
• Oversee testing procedures and ensure systems meet functional, security, and interoperability standards;
• Ensure compliance with institutional and national digital infrastructure policies.
• Prepare regular progress reports for management and stakeholders;
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all systems developed and maintained;
• Active participation in ≥ 2 major institutional or national projects per year;
• Documented impact or outcomes from each project; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or .NET;
• Experience with API development, system integration, and cloud-based platforms;
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills;
• Familiarity with SMART Zambia Institute standards and interoperability frameworks;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;
• Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and institutional excellence.

• Grade 12 or Form V Certificate (or its equivalent) with 5 “0” levels including English and Mathematics;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field;
• Minimum Five (05) years of experience in software development, with at least one (01) year in a supervisory or team lead role;
• Proven experience with public digital infrastructure projects, especially GSB or similar platforms;