Information Technology Officer – Systems Developer Jobs – Uganda Wildlife Authority

Job Title:   Information Technology Officer – Systems Developer

Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200.

Job Summary: To design, develop, customize, test, deploy, and maintain software applications that support UWA’s operations. The Software Developer ensures UWA systems are secure, efficient, user-friendly, and aligned with organizational ICT standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Software Development & Customization
• Customize and enhance existing UWA systems including wildlife monitoring tools, digital permitting/ticketing systems, intranet platforms, and administrative applications.
• Design and develop new software solutions using approved programming languages and frameworks.
• Develop APIs and integration modules for seamless interoperability between UWA systems (e.g., SMART, GIS platforms, financial systems, HRMIS).
• Requirements Analysis & System Design
• Work with business units and the systems analyst to gather and analyze user requirements.
• Work with the systems analyst to develop technical specifications, architectural diagrams, data models, and UI/UX designs.
• Recommend technical solutions to improve workflows and automate manual processes across UWA operations.
• System Testing & Quality Assurance
• Develop test plans and conduct unit, integration, and user-acceptance testing.
• Debug system issues, optimize code, and ensure adherence to quality and security standards.
• Document all development processes, test results, and system changes.
• System Deployment & Maintenance
• Deploy software solutions in test and production environments.
• Maintain and update applications, ensuring performance, security, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide technical support to end-users across departments and protected areas.
• Database Development & Management
• Develop and manage databases to support UWA applications.
• Ensure data integrity, performance tuning, backups, and secure access control.
• Support data analytics tools for conservation, enforcement, and tourism insights.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance
• Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with UWA ICT policies and national cybersecurity guidelines.
• Work with the ICT security team to fix vulnerabilities, apply patches, and audit system security.
• ICT Project Participation
• Contribute to planning, execution, and documentation of ICT projects.
• Prepare technical specifications for procurement of software tools or services.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to deliver project objectives.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Honors Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related ICT field from a recognised University.
• Desired Certifications (Added Advantage)
• Certifications in software development frameworks, cloud development, database management, cybersecurity, or agile methodologies (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, AWS, Google, Scrum).

Experience

• At least 2 years of hands-on software development experience from a reputable organization.
• Experience with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle).
• Knowledge of web and mobile application development, APIs, and system integration.
• Proven experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, PHP, or similar.

Key Competencies

• Strong programming and debugging skills.
• Knowledge of secure coding and cybersecurity best practices.
• Good understanding of databases, cloud environments, and version-control tools (e.g., Git).
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver within set timelines.
• High integrity and commitment to UWA’s conservation mission.

Performance Indicators

• Quality, usability, and reliability of developed software.
• Timely delivery of new systems and enhancements.
• System uptime and user satisfaction levels.
• Compliance with ICT security and software development standards.
• Accuracy of documentation and support provided to users.

How to Apply:

• Apply through this link: https://hrmis.ugandawildlife.org:8081/
• Follow the above link:
  • Signup to create an account. If you already have an account, go to login
  • Proceed to create the candidate profile and save
  • Continue to HOME, select the job you are interested in, view and click on apply.
• Applicants are required to scan and attach certified copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree certificate and transcript, Diploma, UACE and UCE certificates
• Academic documents for all the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

• Signup to create an account. If you already have an account, go to login
• Proceed to create the candidate profile and save
• Continue to HOME, select the job you are interested in, view and click on apply.

Deadline: 23rd January 2026

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24