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Job Description

Junior Mobile Developer – Book Now Zambia

About Us
Book Now Zambia Ltd is a subsidiary of Dot Com Zambia, an award-winning Zambian ICT company founded in 2009. We design, build, and operate high-volume transaction systems, including tolling platforms, fuel management solutions, and digital payment technologies. Our products process millions of transactions every month, serving both the public and private sectors.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Junior Mobile Developer to join our team, focusing on developing, maintaining, and enhancing mobile applications for iOS and/or Android. This is an ideal role for a developer with some professional experience who is eager to grow their skills while contributing to impactful, high-usage products.

The Role
You will work under the guidance of senior developers to:

• Build and maintain mobile applications for iOS, Android, or cross-platform frameworks.
• Assist in designing and implementing mobile UI/UX based on modern design principles.
• Support API integration to connect mobile applications with backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Conduct debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation for mobile applications.
• Participate in code reviews to learn and apply best practices.
• Stay updated with mobile development trends, tools, and frameworks.

Technical Skills We Value

• Mobile: Native iOS (Swift/Objective-C), Native Android (Java/Kotlin), or cross-platform development (React Native, Flutter).
• Frontend: React, Bootstrap, Figma (for design collaboration).
• Backend (nice to have): PHP (Laravel), Java (Spring Boot), JavaScript (Node.js), Python (Django).
• APIs: REST, GraphQL.
• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB.
• Version Control: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 1–2 years’ mobile development experience (including internships or freelance projects).
• Solid understanding of mobile UI/UX principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and improve technical skills.

Salary
This role offers a salary range of ZMW 8,000 to 13,000, based on experience, technical skills, and demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to projects.

Application Requirements
Send your application to [email protected] by 28 August 2025, including:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Resume or CV.
• Portfolio of mobile projects (GitHub, Google Play Store, App Store, or similar).
• References.

Cover Letter – Please include:

1. Your mobile development specialisation (iOS, Android, or both) and preferred frameworks.
2. The best mobile project you have worked on, your role in it, and why it stands out.

Application Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection process typically has two stages:

1. Initial Interview – May include IT team members, HR, and a business lead to assess communication, problem-solving, and role fit.
2. Technical Review – A session with the IT team involving code review, technical challenges, and a walkthrough of a project of your choice to demonstrate coding style, documentation, and best practices.