IT Officer - Mobile Applications Development

About the role

Klan Logistics Limited is hiring an IT Officer for Mobile Applications Development in Kampala, reporting to the Technology Manager. The role designs, develops, tests and maintains high-quality mobile apps for Android and iOS using Flutter, Node.js and Python, supporting the company's digital transformation and integrating apps with its ERP and information management systems.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and deploy cross-platform mobile apps for Android and iOS with Flutter, and write clean, scalable back-end code with Node.js and Python.
• Implement UI/UX best practices, run unit and integration testing, debug issues, use Git for version control and take part in code reviews.
• Integrate mobile apps with the ERP system so that Fleet, Operations, Finance and Distribution can exchange data in real time, and build and maintain RESTful APIs and web services.
• Gather app requirements, prepare technical documentation (specifications, API docs, user guides), report progress to the Technology Manager and keep version and change logs.
• Monitor live app performance, fix bugs and crashes, and stay up to date with new frameworks and tools.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in mobile application development with Flutter for Android and iOS.
• Working knowledge of back-end development with Node.js and/or Python, including REST API development.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and experience integrating mobile or web apps with enterprise back-end systems.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows; exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) and app store deployment is desirable.
• Prior experience in a logistics, fleet management or supply chain technology environment is desirable.

Candidates should also follow company IT policies, data protection regulations and cybersecurity guidelines. Applications are submitted through the BrighterMonday portal.