Junior Software Developer – Book Now Zambia

About Us
Book Now Zambia Ltd is a subsidiary of Dot Com Zambia, an award-winning Zambian ICT company founded in 2009. We design, build, and operate high-volume transaction systems, including tolling platforms, fuel management solutions, and digital payment technologies. Our products process millions of transactions every month, serving both the public and private sectors.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Junior Software Developer to support our senior development team in delivering high-quality, impactful technology solutions. This role is ideal for someone with foundational experience who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast-paced environment.

The Role
As a Junior Developer, you will work closely with senior developers and other team members to:

• Assist in designing, developing, and testing web and mobile applications.
• Support API development and integration work.
• Help maintain and enhance existing systems under the guidance of senior staff.
• Participate in mobile application development for iOS, Android, and cross-platform frameworks.
• Contribute to tasks involving cloud infrastructure (AWS).
• Write and maintain technical documentation.
• Stay current with coding best practices and relevant technologies.

Technical Skills We Value
Candidates with experience in some of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Frontend: React, Bootstrap, Figma.
• Backend: PHP (Laravel, bare-bone) – Required; Java (Spring Boot); JavaScript (Node.js); Python (Django).
• APIs: REST, GraphQL.
• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB.
• Mobile: Native iOS and Android, React Native.
• Version Control: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket.
• Cloud: AWS.

You do not need to have mastered all of these, but you should have a willingness to learn and apply new skills quickly.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ software development experience (including internships and freelance work).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn from senior developers and expand your technical knowledge.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Salary
This role offers a salary range of ZMW 6,000 to 12,000, based on experience, technical skills, and demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to projects.

1. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2. Resume or CV.
3. Portfolio of projects (GitHub or similar).
4. References.

• Your primary technical specialisations.
• The best project you have worked on, your role in it, and why it stands out.

1. Initial Interview – May include IT team members, HR, and a business lead to assess communication, problem-solving, and role fit.
2. Technical Review – A session with the IT team involving code review, technical challenges, and a walkthrough of a project of your choice to demonstrate coding style, documentation, and best practices.