Associate Software Engineer (Java Programmer)

Job Overview

NEPTUNE SOFTWARE LTD is recruiting an Associate Software Engineer (Java Programmer) to join its engineering team in Kampala, Uganda. The successful candidate will contribute to enterprise and mobile application projects that serve clients across the region. This is a full time, entry level position suited to recent graduates and early-career developers.

The role sits within a collaborative engineering environment where junior developers work alongside senior engineers to design, build, test, and maintain high quality software solutions. Day to day work involves backend services, REST integrations, database interactions, and support for mobile products. Candidates should be eager to learn modern frameworks and adopt industry best practices.

Working hours are standard, eight to five, Monday through Friday, based at the company offices in Kampala. The position reports to senior engineering leadership and offers exposure to the full software development lifecycle. It is an excellent opportunity to build a long term career in Java development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java based backend services for enterprise applications.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs to integrate internal systems and third party platforms.
• Contribute to mobile application development projects using Java and supporting frameworks.
• Write clean, well structured, and documented code that meets internal quality standards.
• Participate in code reviews and pair programming sessions with senior engineers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects reported during testing or production support.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical tasks.
• Maintain and update technical documentation for all assigned modules and services.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of hands on experience in Java development, including academic or internship work.
• Solid understanding of object oriented programming principles and common design patterns.
• Familiarity with Spring or Spring Boot frameworks for building enterprise applications.
• Working knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills for team collaboration.

Desirable

• Experience with RESTful web services, JSON, and XML data interchange formats.
• Exposure to Android or cross platform mobile development using Java or related tools.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub workflows.
• Understanding of unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and integration testing practices.
• Knowledge of containerisation concepts, Docker, and basic cloud deployment workflows.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive entry level salary benchmarked against the Uganda software engineering market.
• Structured mentorship and code review sessions with senior Java engineers.
• Opportunities to work on enterprise and mobile projects serving regional clients.
• Supportive learning environment that funds relevant certifications and training.
• Standard working hours of eight to five, Monday to Friday, in the Kampala office.
• Health insurance cover, paid annual leave, and statutory benefits as applicable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should prepare an updated CV, a cover letter outlining their Java experience, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and any relevant project or portfolio links. Submit your application through the official channel before the stated deadline. Please apply now by clicking the link below.

About NEPTUNE SOFTWARE LTD

NEPTUNE SOFTWARE LTD is a Uganda based technology company that delivers enterprise software and mobile application solutions to clients across East Africa. The engineering team focuses on scalable, secure, and reliable systems that solve real business problems. Neptune Software continues to invest in junior talent as part of its long term growth strategy within the regional technology sector.

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