Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The LUSAKA APEX MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (LAMU) is a privately owned University, accredited by the Higher Education Authority under the Higher Education Amendment Act No. 23 of 2021 to provide Higher Education in Medical Education. LAMU is regulated by the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ), Nursing & Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ), Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA). Lusaka Apex Medical University is therefore looking for mature, proactive, highly motivated and result oriented Zambians with high degree of credibility to fill the following positions.

Responsibilities or duties

To design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable web applications from concept to production using modern web development best practices and high-quality software applications that meet user and university requirements.

• Analyse user requirements and translate them into functional technical specifications.
• Design, develop, test, and implement software applications using appropriate programming languages and tools.
• Maintain and enhance existing systems by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary updates.
• Conduct code reviews, write unit tests, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Build robust backend services, APIs, and data pipelines with Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI) and related libraries.
• Develop high-performance server-side applications and real-time features using Node.js, Express, and TypeScript/JavaScript
• Maintain and support institutional systems: Website, KOHA Library, DS pace.
• Build and customize CMS solutions (WordPress, Canvas LMS).
• Design, prototype, and test web/mobile applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues and provide timely resolutions.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Grade 12 certificate with credit in Mathematics and English
• Bachelor’s degree in software development, Computer Science, Information Technology, software engineering, or a related field
• All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
• Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL/PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Familiarity with Linux CLI environments.
• Ability to develop websites from scratch.
• Experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress and Canvas LMS (plugin customization is a plus).
• Prior exposure to KOHA, D Space, or Moodle will be an advantage.

Experience needed

At least 3-5 years’ experience

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Only short-listed and successful candidates will be contacted.

• Analyse user requirements and translate them into functional technical specifications.
• Design, develop, test, and implement software applications using appropriate programming languages and tools.
• Maintain and enhance existing systems by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary updates.
• Conduct code reviews, write unit tests, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Build robust backend services, APIs, and data pipelines with Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI) and related libraries.
• Develop high-performance server-side applications and real-time features using Node.js, Express, and TypeScript/JavaScript
• Maintain and support institutional systems: Website, KOHA Library, DS pace.
• Build and customize CMS solutions (WordPress, Canvas LMS).
• Design, prototype, and test web/mobile applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues and provide timely resolutions.

• Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL/PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Familiarity with Linux CLI environments.
• Ability to develop websites from scratch.
• Experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress and Canvas LMS (plugin customization is a plus).
• Prior exposure to KOHA, D Space, or Moodle will be an advantage.

• Grade 12 certificate with credit in Mathematics and English
• Bachelor’s degree in software development, Computer Science, Information Technology, software engineering, or a related field
• All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).