QSSR-SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & DATABASE ADMINISTRATION ENGINEER
Q-Sourcing Kigali City, Rwanda
Staffing and Recruiting · 501-1,000 employees
About the role
The engineer will support, modernize, and maintain existing software systems while developing new applications and managing organizational databases. They will also collaborate with external consultants, oversee technical knowledge transfer, and provide strategic recommendations on digital transformation and AI integration.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and possess at least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in software development or database administration. Proficiency in multiple programming languages and strong knowledge of relational databases and system integration are essential.
Full description
Job Purpose
Senior Software Development & Database Administration Engineer will support existing systems, develop new solutions, manage databases, work effectively with software consultant and help the DSSU adopt modern technologies and AI-enabled digital solutions
Key Responsibilities
- Developing, maintaining, upgrading and modernizing existing and new software applications.
- Analyzing legacy systems developed using different technologies and ensuring their continued operation and modernization.
- Designing, administering, securing, optimizing, backing up and recovering organizational databases.
- Developing APIs and integrating existing systems with new applications.
- Designing and implementing secure, scalable and maintainable software solutions.
- Supporting data analytics, dashboards, automation and appropriate AI-enabled solutions.
- Applying software development, cybersecurity, testing, version control and deployment best practices.
- Working closely with external software consultants, reviewing their technical work, source code, databases, documentation and deliverables.
- Ensuring proper technical knowledge and system ownership are transferred to the organization after software projects are completed.
- Providing technical recommendations to management on software modernization, database management, AI, analytics, and digital transformation.
- Prepare and submit monthly reports to head IT.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
- Experience: At least 3 years of relevant professional experience, with 5+ years preferred, in software development, database administration, or related areas.
Key Competencies
- Strong experience in software development, system analysis, application architecture and database administration.
- Proven ability to work with both legacy/old technologies and modern programming languages and frameworks.
- Preferred Programming language include: C#, Java, Python, JavaScript/Typescript, PHP, C/C++, SQL. The candidate should not be restricted to a single programming language.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL or Oracle.
- Experience in API development and system integration.
- Knowledge of Git, DevOps, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, backup/recovery, and system deployment.
- Understanding of data analytics, AI integration, automation and modern digital technologies.
- Ability to analyze, upgrade, modernize and maintain existing systems while developing new applications.
- Relevant professional certifications in software development, databases, cloud, cybersecurity, AI, or data analytics will be an added advantage.
Q-Sourcing Servtec is an equal opportunity employer.
Deadline: 31st AUGUST 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Solicitation will lead to disqualification.
