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Senior Specialist – Application Development job at MTN Uganda | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
MTN Uganda is a leading telecommunications provider in Uganda, offering a wide range of services that include mobile voice, data, and digital financial solutions. Since its establishment in 1998, MTN Uganda has played a pivotal role in transforming the telecommunications landscape in the country, making significant contributions to connectivity and digital inclusion.
With an extensive network coverage that reaches both urban and rural areas, MTN Uganda ensures that millions of Ugandans have access to reliable communication services. The company is known for its innovative offerings, such as mobile money services through MTN Mobile Money, which have revolutionized financial transactions and inclusion in the country. This service allows users to send and receive money, pay bills, and access various financial services using their mobile phones, thereby bridging the gap for the unbanked population.
MTN Uganda is also committed to corporate social responsibility, with numerous initiatives aimed at improving education, health, and community development. Through its foundation, the company supports various projects that enhance the quality of life for Ugandans, such as building schools, providing scholarships, and supporting healthcare facilities.
Are you looking for Information Technology jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Specialist – Application Development job at MTN Uganda
Full Time
Deadline:
6 Jun 2025
Job Title
Senior Specialist – Application Development job at MTN Uganda
MTN Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist – Application Development
Organisation: MTN Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Manager – IT Design & Delivery
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.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
All candidates who wish to join MTN Uganda Limited in this capacity should apply online at the APPLY Button below.
Deadline: 6th June 2025
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How to Apply
To develop and test software products, applications and API’s, using common programming languages, as per agreed specifications of requesting department.
Support different frameworks and requirements for application, API services and infrastructure to enable effective services to MTN Uganda.
Development of technical documents to be used for new products including technical specifications, technical manuals
Deriving trends in performance from statistics as well as from customer complaints to provide long term solutions to identified problems.
Research, define and propose new trends and services in terms of application and API development to enable best-in-class innovative solutions and services.
Manage and oversee application and API operations and ensure that solutions are fit-for-purpose and meeting required business KPI’s and targets.
Development of scripts to ensure efficient collection of statistics and generation of required reports
Ensure changes on applications platforms are carried out as specified and within specified time frames to ensure Company KPIs.
Manage, develop and grow the Apps development team.
Work closely with Digital Platforms & Delivery teams to validate new solutions, design service blueprints and ensure quick implementation processes.
Use the approved tools and technologies to support team members and the services they provide.
Ensure platforms and services are operated according to internal standards, MTN group technology and legal and security requirements.
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electrical/Telecom Engineering
Relevant certification / accreditation as required for role.
Programing skills, Knowledge of Microservices Architecture, UNIX/Solaris/Linux and Database Administration skills.
Experience:
5 years’ experience in relevant sector/industry/ area of specialization
Experience in managing and growing software development team
Software development experience with key focus on microservices architecture
Understanding of API design and application lifecycle management process
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Conflict management skills
Flexibility – the ability to adapt and change in the light of changing circumstances / new information.
Negotiation skills
Quality management skills
Risk management skills
Strong “can-do attitude” combined with an ability to use minimum resources to get maximum outputs.
NB: Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance to the Data Protection & Privacy Laws of Uganda, MTN Uganda will use your application documents for purposes for which they were intended for.
