Senior Software Developer

Job Description

Hobbiton is seeking a highly skilled, innovative, and results-driven Senior Software Developer to lead the development of scalable and high-performance software solutions. Based at our Head Office in Lusaka, this role is ideal for a technically strong professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about clean and efficient code, and has a proven ability to design robust systems, mentor junior developers, and drive engineering excellence. If you currently reside in Lusaka or are willing to self-relocate, this is your opportunity to play a key role in building cutting-edge fintech solutions that power Zambia’s digital financial ecosystem.

Requirements

• Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate or Equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant software development experience.
• Proficiency in C#, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Strong experience in ASP.NET Core API development.
• Experience with batch processing systems and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud or DigitalOcean.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL and MySQL) and query optimization.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of load balancing, reverse proxies, and DNS management (e.g., Nginx, Traefik, Caddy).
• Front-end development experience using React and Angular.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, SDLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders

How to Apply

If you currently reside in Lusaka or are willing to self-relocate, this is your opportunity to play a key role in building cutting-edge fintech solutions that power Zambia’s digital financial ecosystem.