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Software Developer (POS)
Who we are
Tracom Services is a leading African payment solutions provider committed to advancing financial inclusion. We design and deliver customized payment systems that bridge the gap between traditional finance and underserved communities. Our innovation in Point of Sale (POS) technologies and Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions enhances transaction security, efficiency, and accessibility.
Through Tracom Academy, we nurture the next generation of technology professionals, reinforcing our position as a forward-thinking leader in payment technologies across Africa.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly competent Software Developer (POS) to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing Android-based POS applications in a production environment. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing software solutions.
Key Responsibilities :
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li> 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.
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or 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.
Tracom is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status or disability. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.