Software Developer at Bumara Inc
- Company: Bumara Inc
- Location: Zambia
- State: Lusaka
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: IT/Telecom Jobs in Zambia
Job Description
Software Developer – Full-Time & Internship (Paid)
Location: Lusaka
Type: Full-Time (Permanent) and Internship (3–6 months)
Start: ASAP
Compensation: Competitive (role-dependent)
About Bumara
Bumara is an AI-powered ERP platform tailored for African businesses—covering Accounting, Invoicing, Inventory, Compliance, Payroll, CRM, and Documents. We’re on a mission to simplify regulatory compliance and operations for SMEs across the continent.
What You’ll Do (Both Tracks)
- Ship features across the stack: Next.js/React frontends and Hono/Node backends
- Build typed APIs (RPC/OpenAPI)
- Work with Postgres/Drizzle (plus Convex where it fits) and write migrations
- Add tests (Vitest/Jest/Playwright), logs/metrics, and debug in prod-like envs
- Collaborate via GitHub (PRs, code reviews, Issues/Projects, Actions)
- Write concise docs and follow our engineering standards
Track A — Full-Time Software Developer
You’re a fit if you:
- Have 1–3+ years professional experience (or equivalent strong portfolio)
- Are fluent in TypeScript, React, and Node
- Can design APIs, reason about data models, and write maintainable code
- Understand testing, CI/CD, and basic cloud deployment
Nice to Have: Hono, OpenAPI/Swagger, Drizzle, Convex, Stripe, multi-tenant SaaS patterns, performance profiling, accessibility.
What You Get: Competitive salary, real ownership of modules, growth path to Senior/Lead for an international company.
Track B — Software Developer Intern (Paid)
You’re a fit if you:
- recent grad (or self-taught with solid projects) and experiance
- Can commit ~40 hrs/week for 3–6 months
- Have a GitHub/portfolio with 2–3 projects (React/Node preferred)
What You Get: Paid internship, modern tooling, potential full-time offer upon strong performance (it’s up to you)
Minimum Qualifications (Both Tracks)
- Strong JavaScript/TypeScript and React fundamentals
- Solid understanding of HTTP, async patterns, and REST/RPC basics
- Ability to read docs, debug methodically, and communicate clearly
Method of Application
Email your CV (PDF) and links (GitHub/portfolio + 1–2 relevant projects). Use the subject line:- “Software Developer – Full-Time – [Your Name]”, or
- “Software Developer – Internship – [Your Name]”
- Send to: [email protected]
Bumara is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

