IT Officer - Software Development

About the role

Klan Logistics Limited is hiring a Software Developer (listed as IT Officer) in Kampala, reporting to the Technology Manager. The role covers the design, development and maintenance of software applications for the logistics and transportation industry, in a collaborative environment focused on building solutions that improve operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Front-end development: build responsive, fast and scalable interfaces with Vue and React, optimise them and ensure cross-platform compatibility.
• Back-end development: design, develop and maintain services and APIs with Laravel, integrate third-party services and implement secure authentication and authorisation.
• API development: create efficient, scalable RESTful APIs and integrate them across platforms, keeping endpoints reliable and secure.
• Full SDLC participation: requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment and maintenance, following Agile/Scrum (standups, sprints, retrospectives).
• Secure design: follow secure coding practices against SQL injection, XSS, CSRF and similar threats, and keep up with security trends.
• Collaboration: work with product managers, designers and QA engineers, take part in code reviews and document architecture and solutions.
• Maintenance: troubleshoot, debug, upgrade applications and tune performance based on metrics.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• 3 years of total experience.
• Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Desirable: multitasking, proactive attitude, willingness to learn new technologies.

Required skills

• Laravel for back-end development
• Vue.js and React.js
• RESTful APIs
• Secure coding practices

Applications are submitted through the BrighterMonday portal.