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VACANCY

Software Developer (3 Posts) – Harare Institute of Technology

Full Time

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field;
Certifications in programming, web development or cloud platforms would be an added advantage;
Three (3) years of relevant experience in software development;
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, PHP, or JavaScript;
Experience with web development (HTML, CSS, React, Angular, or similar frameworks);
Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server);
Understanding of version control (Git, GitHub, GitLab);
Basic knowledge of security practices in software development;
Strong problem-solving, coding, and debugging skills;
Ability to work collaboratively in development teams and communicate with non-technical stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Write, test, and deploy application code in alignment with project requirements and university IT standards;
Customize and extend existing software solutions to meet academic or administrative needs;
Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and administrative staff to gather user requirements;
Debug, troubleshoot, and fix issues in applications and databases;
Ensure proper integration of applications with university systems (e.g. LMS, student information systems, HR platforms);
Document code, workflows, and user guides to support long-term maintenance;
Work with databases to design, query, and optimize data storage and retrieval;
Contribute to software development projects using Agile or similar methodologies;
Ensure security, compliance, and data privacy in all development work;
Stay updated with modern programming languages, tools, and frameworks.

Job Summary

Job Type

Contract

Location

Harare

More Information

Job Application Details
APPLICATION DETAILS
Interested applicants are advised to visit the Harare Institute of Technology website www.hit.ac.zw for more details regarding the advertised posts. Details on salary, allowances and other benefits will be made available to short-listed candidates. Application letters, certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving full personal details including full names, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability and names of at least three (3) referees should be addressed or hand delivered to: The Deputy Registrar - Human Resources and Administration Harare Institute of Technology P.O. Box BE 277 Belvedere HARARE or uploaded on: https://www.hit.ac.zw/vacancies/in a single PDF file. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Closing date for receipt of applications is on Friday, 21 November 2025. Harare Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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