• 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.

• 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.