Software Developer (POS)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into functional software solutions.
• Design, develop, test, maintain, and improve POS software applications.
• Architect and implement features for maximum shared code, testability, and performance.
• Develop, test, debug, and optimize source code.
• Evaluate existing applications and perform updates and enhancements.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation including release notes, code comments, and technical handbooks.
• Automate repetitive development tasks to improve team efficiency.
• Conduct unit and integration testing and provide test results during releases.
• Facilitate root cause analysis for issues raised by QA teams or clients.
• Train and mentor junior software developers.
• Provide comprehensive technical support to internal customers.
• Safeguard all customer and company proprietary information in line with confidentiality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, departmental procedures, ISO 9001:2015, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated with emerging technological trends in the industry.

Job Specifications (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent Android development experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience developing and maintaining Android applications in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile methodologies, code reviews, testing, and release management.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java with solid experience in Android SDK, APIs, and modern architecture components.
• Experience with Git/GitHub and collaborative team workflows.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and mobile performance optimization.
• Experience implementing clean architectures (MVVM/MVC), design patterns, and object-oriented principles.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and backend integrations.
• Skilled in debugging, unit/UI testing, and optimizing applications for performance, security, and scalability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their applications to recruitment@tracom.co.ke by 3rd March 2026, indicating Software Developer (POS) as the email subject. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.