Job title : Engineer,  Software

Site : Kansanshi Mining Plc

Department : IT & Digital

Section : Projects & Software Engineering

Position reports to :  Lead, Software Engineering

PURPOSE

Responsible for providing leadership across the entire software development lifecycle, from design through to testing. Duties include writing and editing software code, developing testing strategies, planning product enhancements, and overseeing project progress through monitoring and reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designing and maintaining software systems
• Evaluating and testing new software programs
• Optimizing software for speed and scalability
• Writing and testing software code
• Presenting new features to stakeholders and internal customers
• Ensuring that different types of software programs communicate with each other on one platform
• Participating in creating and enforcing software development standards within an infrastructure
• Maintaining documentation of software code
• Updating to new technologies as needed
• Developing applications for different mobile platforms depending on business requirements and software development standards
• Performing software maintenance, tweaking as needed and releasing software updates
• Staying up-to-date with latest software development practices and platforms
• Collaborate with IT & Digital Projects, Solutions Architects and Data Architects in executing project strategies and processes.
• Identify and troubleshoot software bugs and issues
• Collaborate with project managers and business analysts to ensure successful requirements management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems
• Masters will be an added Advantage.
• All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in software development backend or front end competences
• Experience working in mining industry will be an advantage
• Proficiency in .NET (C#), Python,T-SQL, MS SQL Server, SQL Lite, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Blazor (Server & WASM), MudBlazor, Bootstrap and Radzen
• Proficiency in Microsoft Active Directory integration, Mobile Development, SQL Database Development, Kereboros, React, Angular, .NET (API, Console Apps, Libraries), .NET BackgroundServices
• Experience working on Microsoft PowerApp Platform, SharePoint and Azure platforms
• Experience in version control and collaboration tools; Git, JIRA, DevOps
• Experience in manual and automated testing
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for automating software delivery processes.
• Highly Knowledgeable in SOLID principles and software design patterns
• Experience working with microservice architectures
• Member of ICTAZ or EIZ
• Experience in Agile delivery, User Experience (UX) design, and Design Thinking Methodologies.
• Relevant certifications e.g Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), Certified Software Engineer, C Certified Professional Programmer (CLP), C++ Certified ProfessionalProgrammer (CPP)

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Effective communication
• Ability to influence managers and employees
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong critical thinking abilities
• Proficient in conflict management
• Advanced problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis
• Capable of working effectively in pressured, deadline-driven environments
• Detail-oriented with technical aptitude to perform tasks accurately and comprehensively
• Expertise in multitasking, time management, and work planning
• Excellent presentation skills
• Quick learner, adaptable to fast-paced environments, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands