Job Description
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following posts within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) – an equal opportunity employer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
▪ Enhance and optimize existing systems, ensuring scalability, performance and reliability.
▪ Architect and implement robust integration solutions across internal and external systems, ensuring high availability and interoperability.
▪ Oversee and support resolution of complex technical issues ensuring timely incident resolution.
▪ Translate complex business and taxpayer requirements into secure, scalable and usercentric mobile and web solutions.
▪ Adhere to software development standards, coding guidelines and best practices.
▪ Implement secure coding practices, including proactive vulnerability mitigation (OWASP Top 10), secure authentication/authorization, encryption and data protection strategies.
▪ Develop technical documentation, including architecture designs, integration specifications and post-implementation reviews.
Apply IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL) and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Implement knowledge sharing, code quality and continuous improvement within the development team.
▪ Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, UX designers, DevOps and integration specialists) to deliver high-quality solutions.
▪ Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making.
Qualifications and Experience
Job Skills and Competencies
▪ Advanced proficiency in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, Java EE) and C#/.NET for enterprise-grade application development.
▪ Strong expertise in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, microservices architecture and secure system integrations.
▪ Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
▪ Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions), as well as containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
▪ Experience with testing and monitoring tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI, JMeter) to ensure system accuracy, performance and reliability.
▪ Possess strong Business Ethics
▪ Clean Class 4 drivers license
Qualifications and Experience
▪ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Studies & Computer Science, or a related field.
▪ Minimum 2 years’ experience in application development, with strong proficiency in C#/.NET and Java.
▪ Professional certification in systems development (any programming language) is required.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae by 19 May 2026. All applications should be emailed to ZimraRecruitment@zimra.co.zw with the position title clearly stated in the email subject line, e.g. Head ICT Operations & Service Delivery – ICT Level 5. The applications should be
addressed to:
Director Human Capital
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
6th Floor ZB Centre
Corner First Street / Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
P. O. Box 4360
HARARE
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to and females are encouraged to apply.