Background

SmartApplications International is a leading ICT solutions provider delivering a wide range of world class technological solutions. Fondly known as Smart within the industry, the company was founded to provide innovative, secure and high-tech solution in Africa and beyond. Staying ahead through constant research and innovation.

Role Context

The Software Engineer contributes to the development, testing, and maintenance of software applications under the supervision of a more experienced engineer. Responsibilities include implementing assigned tasks, writing and reviewing code, and participating in team discussions related to system design and functionality. The role requires a foundational understanding of software engineering principles and involves working collaboratively within a structured development team to support ongoing technical projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of small to medium software modules assigned by the Software Engineer II / Senior Engineer.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Participate in peer code reviews and technical discussions.
• Conduct basic unit testing and contribute to automated test cases.
• Help maintain project documentation and contribute to internal tools and utilities.
• Learn and apply team development practices, including version control and coding standards.
• Actively participate in sprint planning and team stand-ups.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of professional experience (internships or entry-level roles acceptable).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#).
• Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Git).
• Basic understanding of object-oriented programming and software development lifecycle.
• Eagerness to learn and improve technical and soft skills.

• Development of small to medium software modules assigned by the Software Engineer II / Senior Engineer.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Participate in peer code reviews and technical discussions.
• Conduct basic unit testing and contribute to automated test cases.
• Help maintain project documentation and contribute to internal tools and utilities.
• Learn and apply team development practices, including version control and coding standards.
• Actively participate in sprint planning and team stand-ups.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#).
• Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Git).
• Basic understanding of object-oriented programming and software development lifecycle.
• Eagerness to learn and improve technical and soft skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of professional experience (internships or entry-level roles acceptable).