Senior Specialist – Application Development – 2 Positions
Organisation: MTN Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 8th September 2025
Key Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering + 5+ years’ experience in software development & team management.
About MTN Uganda
MTN Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services.
Job Summary
The Senior Specialist: Application Development is responsible for the design, development and implementation model for the various applications and API services and technologies, platforms, tools and control the release where solutions are centralized. Defines the links between applications, databases, and devices. To develop and support application and API services (following the wider MTN group architectural principles) that will support to meet business and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and test software products, applications and API’s, using common programming languages, as per agreed specifications.
- Support frameworks for application, API services and infrastructure to enable effective services.
- Develop technical documents including specifications and manuals for new products.
- Derive trends from performance statistics and customer complaints to provide long-term solutions.
- Research and propose new trends in application/API development for innovative solutions.
- Manage application/API operations to ensure solutions meet business KPIs.
- Develop scripts for efficient data collection and report generation.
- Ensure timely implementation of application platform changes.
- Manage, develop, and grow the Apps development team.
- Collaborate with Digital Platforms & Delivery teams for solution validation.
- Use approved tools/technologies to support team members and services.
- Ensure compliance with internal standards, MTN group tech, legal, and security requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical/Telecom Engineering
- Relevant certification/accreditation as required
Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in relevant sector/industry
- Experience managing and growing software development teams
- Software development expertise with microservices architecture
- Understanding of API design and application lifecycle management
Key Competencies
- Analytical, communication, and conflict management skills
- Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances
- Negotiation, quality management, and risk management skills
- Strong "can-do attitude" with resource optimization ability
- Programming skills, Microservices Architecture knowledge
- UNIX/Solaris/Linux and Database Administration skills
How to Apply
Apply online via the MTN Uganda recruitment portal:
Deadline: 8th September 2025
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