IT Officer – Software Development

Klan Logistics Limited is a premier logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain management provider operating in Uganda and across East Africa, specializing in cargo handling, customs brokerage, warehousing, and nationwide distribution services.

The IT Officer – Software Development is a vital position at Klan Logistics Limited, responsible for steering core operational priorities, maintaining high standards of service delivery, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in Kampala. In this role, the incumbent will leverage their specialized knowledge to resolve day-to-day challenges, drive team performance, and support the strategic objectives of Klan Logistics Limited.

• •Develop responsive and user-friendly interfaces using Vue and React frameworks.
• •Implement designs and provide technical feedback.
• •Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
• •Ensure cross-platform compatibility and responsive design.
• •Design, develop, and maintain back-end services and APIs using the Laravel framework.
• •Integrate with third-party services and APIs to enhance application functionality.

• ✓Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices.
• ✓Work within Agile/Scrum methodologies, attending standups, sprints, and retrospectives.
• ✓Follow Secure Design Principles and ensure applications are built with security in mind, minimizing vulnerabilities.
• ✓Implement secure coding practices to protect sensitive data and prevent common security threats such as SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.
• ✓Stay up to date with industry security trends and apply new security practices as necessary.
• ✓Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and QA engineers.

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