SOFTWARE ENGINEER – Harare Institute of Technology 104 views

VACANCY 

Software Engineer (1 Post)

Full Time

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field;
Professional certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions, Oracle Certified Professional) are advantageous;
Three (3) years’ experience in software engineering, system architecture, or systems development;
Strong programming skills in multiple languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, PHP, JavaScript);
Expertise in databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP);
Knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines);
Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills;
Ability to translate institutional needs into technical solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervising, mentoring, and evaluating the Software Developer, Webmaster, and Database Administrator;
Coordinating development activities to ensure efficient workflows and high-quality deliverables;
Defining, coding standards, review team code, and enforce best practices;
Architect and design scalable software systems for academic and administrative use;
Leading the development of new applications and system integrations across university platforms;
Ensuring interoperability between different university IT systems (e.g., LMS, SIS, HR, Finance);
Establishing processes for testing, debugging, and deploying secure applications;
Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (CDPA);
Conducting system performance reviews and recommend improvements;
Working closely with schools, researchers, and administrative units to align technology with academic needs;
Providing technical leadership in system upgrades, migrations, and new technology adoption;
Collaborating with IT Services and other technology teams on cross-functional projects;
Staying updated with software engineering trends, cloud solutions, and higher education technologies;
Recommending new frameworks, tools, and methodologies to enhance university IT services.