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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (1 Post)

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

Job Details

Full-time

On-site

Gweru, Zimbabwe

Graduate

TBA

Expires: 01 Apr 2026

Posted: 1 week ago

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (1 Post)

Reporting to: Software Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop, test and implement new software programs.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using programming languages.
Test and debug software to ensure functionality and fix errors.
Collaborate with teams (developers, business analysts, QA testers) on projects.
Maintain and update software to improve performance and add features.
Document code and processes for future reference and maintenance.
Deploy software to production environments and monitor its performance.
Stay updated with new technologies, tools, and development methodologies.
Optimize software performance for scalability and reliability.
Ensure software security by implementing best practices and testing.
Adhere to coding standards, design patterns, and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field from a recognised University.
2 years of experience as a software developer.

Additional Information

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply?

Applicants must submit application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource.

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: academicrecruitment@staff.msu.ac.zw. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 01 April 2026. Note that only short- listed candidates will be communicated to.

NB: Candidates who hold international qualifications are required to provide a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report.

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