Hobbiton Technologies is a proudly Zambian-owned fintech company that develops cutting-edge software for the insurance, capital markets, and payments sectors.

We power innovation through technology that simplifies how businesses and individuals manage money, invest, and transact.

Our ecosystem includes:

• Patumba – a digital savings and investment platform.
• Securities trading solutions integrated with the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE).
• Investment management tools supporting diverse asset portfolios.
• Lipila Payment Gateway – enabling businesses to seamlessly collect and disburse funds.
• A suite of digital insurance platforms such as Inshuwa, Gari, Samala, and Crop Insurance, complemented by agent and broker portals that deliver complete solutions for insurers and customers.

At Hobbiton, we believe in transforming ideas into reality- the smart way. Our culture is dynamic, forward-looking, and built for innovators who want to shape the future of digital finance in Zambia and beyond.

To know more about us, click on the following link; https://hobbiton.tech/

The Opportunity

Hobbiton is seeking a highly skilled, innovative, and results-driven Senior Software Developer to lead the development of scalable and high-performance software solutions.

Based at our Head Office in Lusaka, this role is ideal for a technically strong professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about clean and efficient code, and has a proven ability to design robust systems, mentor junior developers, and drive engineering excellence.

If you currently reside in Lusaka or are willing to self-relocate, this is your opportunity to play a key role in building cutting-edge fintech solutions that power Zambia’s digital financial ecosystem.

What You Will Do

Development And Engineering

• Lead the development of software applications, ensuring clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions.
• Perform code optimization, refactoring, and enforce coding best practices.

Testing And Quality Assurance

• Oversee testing and debugging processes to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Identify, track, and resolve system defects and performance issues.

Architecture and Technical Leadership

• Contribute to system architecture and design decisions.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure alignment with best practices and standards.
• Implement modern development practices including containerization and microservices.

Collaboration and Team Development

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver projects.
• Mentor and coach junior developers, supporting their technical growth.
• Participate in code reviews and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

DevOps And Infrastructure

• Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage deployments.
• Deploy and manage applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.
• Configure and maintain infrastructure components such as load balancers, reverse proxies, and DNS.

Requirements

• Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate or Equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant software development experience.
• Proficiency in C#, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Strong experience in ASP.NET Core API development.
• Experience with batch processing systems and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud or DigitalOcean.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL and MySQL) and query optimization.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of load balancing, reverse proxies, and DNS management (e.g., Nginx, Traefik, Caddy).
• Front-end development experience using React and Angular.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, SDLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Why Join Us!!

At Hobbiton, you will join a young, vibrant, and innovative team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.

As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a critical role in shaping our technology landscape, mentoring upcoming talent, and delivering impactful fintech solutions that transform how people and businesses interact with financial services.

You will work with modern technologies, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow your career in Zambia’s rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem.

• Lead the development of software applications, ensuring clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions.
• Perform code optimization, refactoring, and enforce coding best practices.
• Oversee testing and debugging processes to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Identify, track, and resolve system defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to system architecture and design decisions.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure alignment with best practices and standards.
• Implement modern development practices including containerization and microservices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver projects.
• Mentor and coach junior developers, supporting their technical growth.
• Participate in code reviews and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage deployments.
• Deploy and manage applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.
• Configure and maintain infrastructure components such as load balancers, reverse proxies, and DNS.

• C#
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• ASP.NET Core API development
• Batch processing systems
• Message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Google Cloud or DigitalOcean
• SQL databases (PostgreSQL and MySQL)
• Query optimization
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
• Load balancing
• Reverse proxies
• DNS management (Nginx, Traefik, Caddy)
• React
• Angular
• Software architecture
• Design patterns
• SDLC
• Agile methodologies
• Communication skills

• Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate or Equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant software development experience.
• Proficiency in C#, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Strong experience in ASP.NET Core API development.
• Experience with batch processing systems and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud or DigitalOcean.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL and MySQL) and query optimization.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of load balancing, reverse proxies, and DNS management (e.g., Nginx, Traefik, Caddy).
• Front-end development experience using React and Angular.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, SDLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders