Backend Developer

Job description

At MTN Mobile Money Zambia, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us.

Our commitments go beyond organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

We are delighted that you are considering us as your career partner to make a mark in the world. We look forward to your application.

Job Title: Backend Developer

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

To design, develop and maintain secure, scalable and resilient backend services and integrations supporting business-critical digital transactions. Ensure reliable delivery in line with software engineering, change and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge and experience in designing, developing, testing and maintaining backend APIs, Python services and system integrations;
• Applies resilient software design principles, including idempotency, retries, timeouts and fault tolerance;
• Applies sound practices to ensure transaction integrity, data consistency and safe concurrent processing;
• Applies the ability to translate product requirements into technical specifications, sequence diagrams and API contracts;
•  Applies coding standards to develop maintainable software and conduct effective peer code reviews;
• Applies testing methodologies to develop and execute unit, integration and regression tests using tools such as JUnit, pytest, Postman and mocks;
• Applies security best practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption and secure coding practices;
•  Applies automation techniques to manage CI/CD processes, quality assurance checks and software releases using scripts, pipelines and AI-assisted tools;
• Applies monitoring, logging, tracing and alerting practices to support effective system operations;
• Applies analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose production issues using observability tools and AI-assisted analysis where appropriate;
• Applies effective collaboration skills when working with Product teams, Business Analysts, QA, Security and Operations teams;
• Applies data processing and validation skills, maintains technical documentation, manages defects and ensures delivery of assigned tasks through to closure;

Minimum Requirements

• 12 certificate with 5 credits or better;
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related IT field;
• Experience in backend development using Java/Spring Boot, C#/.NET, Go or Node.js, with proficiency in Python;
• Experience in REST APIs, SQL, Git, test automation, CI/CD and Python data processing;
• Knowledge of microservices, API integration, asynchronous messaging, database transactions, system security and performance optimization;
• Understanding of system design, requirements analysis, UML sequence diagrams and API specifications;
• Exposure to AI development tools, scripting, workflow automation and transactional systems;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills;
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, adaptability and a strong quality assurance mindset.

To apply visit: jobs.zm@mtn.com

Candidates are required to include the following information on the cover page of their application addressed to the Hiring Manager. Please ensure that all supporting documents are attached in one document, including a copy of your NRC. Additionally, name all your documents using your full name for easy identification.

Values are the core of MTN Zambia’s culture. Our five values called ‘Live Y’ello’ is the force that unites and inspires each one of us to make an impact that matters in the world. So, tell us: Which one of our five Live Y’ello Values resonates most with you and why? (limit 250 words)

· Lead with Care

· Can-do with Integrity

· Collaborate with Agility

· Serve with Respect

· Act with Inclusion

Hand delivered or posted applications will not be accepted and the closing date for accepting applications is   20^thNovember 2026.

Should you not hear from us within fourteen (14) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful.