Women in Technology Uganda
Job Title: Junior Software Developer
Location: Kampala
Department: IP Group – CAD, Product Engineering & Automation
Experience Level: 1–3 years
Reports To: Software DevOps Team Lead
Women in Technology Uganda (WITU) is recruiting Junior Software Developers on behalf of
one of its esteemed partner organizations. This is a hybrid role within a collaborative
internal DevOps team focused on automating and integrating tools and workflows across
the IP Group. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on high-impact
software development projects under the mentorship of an experienced team lead, while
gaining hands-on experience with a modern and diverse tech stack.
You’ll support the creation of automation tools, web-based applications, and integrations
across Linux and Microsoft environments, helping various engineering, CAD, and
documentation teams operate more efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and web applications to automate engineering workflows
• Assist in backend and frontend development using Django and ReactJS
• Contribute to integration projects using Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, PowerBI)
• Write and debug scripts in Python, TCL, Shell, and other automation tools
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders in regular sprint meetings and code reviews
• Document technical work and contribute to testing and deployment processes
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field
• 1–3 years of software development experience (internships included)
• Working knowledge of at least one scripting language (Python, TCL, Shell, Perl)
• Exposure to web technologies (Django, ReactJS, REST APIs)
• Understanding of version control tools like Git
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and development practices
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
• Experience with PowerApps, PowerAutomate, and SharePoint integrations
• Familiarity with JIRA and Salesforce, especially in integration contexts
• Understanding of data formats: XML, JSON, YAML
• Exposure to EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys) or IP-XACT formats
• Interest or experience in using AI/ML tools for automation
• Comfortable working in both Linux and Windows environments
What We Look For:
• Fast learners who enjoy solving complex problems
• Team players who communicate effectively
• Organized developers with attention to detail
To apply, send your application to hr@witu.org Applications close on 5th June 2025
