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Software Development Assistant job at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a leading center of excellence in infectious disease research, prevention, and treatment, dedicated to strengthening healthcare systems and improving lives in Uganda and beyond. Renowned for its impactful work in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and emerging infections, IDI has earned global recognition for its cutting-edge research, clinical care, and capacity-building initiatives.
The institute fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, attracting top talent in healthcare, research, and administration while offering professional development opportunities, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Established in 2002 as part of Makerere University, IDI has evolved into an independent organization at the forefront of medical innovation, leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to enhance disease surveillance and response.
With operations spanning Uganda and regional collaborations across Africa, IDI serves millions through its extensive network of clinics, training programs, and public health interventions. Guided by values of integrity, excellence, innovation, and service, the institute remains committed to addressing pressing health challenges while driving sustainable community impact.
Its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts focus on strengthening local healthcare infrastructure, promoting public health education, and supporting vulnerable populations. For more information, visit www.idi-makerere.com.
Are you looking for Information Technology jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Software Development Assistant job at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
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Deadline:
21 Nov 2025
Job Title
Software Development Assistant job at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Job Description
Job Title: Software Development Assistant (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary: Software Development Assistant is an entry-level software development role that assists the development team with all aspects of software design and coding. The primary purpose is to learn the codebase, attend design meetings, write basic code, fix bugs, and assist the Software Developer / Software Development Manager in all design-related tasks.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Deadline: 21st November 2025
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How to Apply
Collaborate with the software development team and stakeholders to analyse requirements, design, code, test, and enhance software solutions.
Maintain proper system documentation including technical design, user acceptance testing (UAT) records, and user manuals.
Ensure effective version control and adherence to established development standards.
Contribute to the agile development cycles by delivering software updates and improvements on a regular release schedule.
Provide user training, guidance, and technical support to ensure effective adoption of developed solutions.
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Bachelor of science degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering or related field
Person Specification
Applicants for this position must possess:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in software development with hands-on exposure to modern frameworks and agile practices.
Ability to customize, extend, and integrate Business Central using AL/CAL with hands-on experience in developing extensions, modifying pages, and creating reports.
Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining secure and scalable web applications using Laravel, C# and .NET Core frameworks.
Strong understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and SQL query optimization.
Experience in integrating different systems and services through APIs, webhooks, or middleware.
Proficiency in using Git/GitHub or Azure DevOps for code management, collaboration, and CI/CD processes
Soft Skills & Abilities
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill user requirements and provide innovative solutions.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation abilities.
Adaptablility and eagerness to learn new tools or frameworks.
Capability to work independently, prioritizing tasks, and performing well under pressure.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
