Systems Developer

Systems Developer

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), through the UDSM DHIS2 Lab, has supported the design and implementation of open-source DHIS2 and other digital health solutions in Tanzania for over 20 years. The department invites talented 2026 CoICT final-year students to apply for a contractual engagement as a Systems Developer under the UDSM DHIS2 Lab.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Participate in software architecture design and code reviews
• Develop high-quality and reliable software systems
• Develop product prototypes
• Develop information systems and application software
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure software quality
• Collaborate with team members to plan and organise development activities
• Critically read and write technical documents

Desirable academic qualifications

Final-year students undertaking a Bachelor of Science degree in:

• Computer Science (BSc CS)
• Computer Engineering and Information Technology (BSc CEIT)
• Business Information Systems (BSc BIT)
• Telecommunication Engineering (BSc ET)
• Electronic Science (BSc ES)
• Electronic Engineering (BSc EE)

Key qualifications

• Proven skills and experience in software development
• Knowledge of different programming languages, frameworks, and development methodologies
• Full stack development knowledge and skills
• Knowledge and experience with software version control tools
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing requirements
• Excellent analytical, creative-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience developing and implementing information systems

Added advantages

• Ability to travel upcountry when needed and flexibility on working hours
• Evidence of ability to produce working software, with a GitHub reference
• Knowledge of or experience with digital health systems