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
▪ Lead the design, development, testing and deployment of secure, scalable integration, mobile and web application systems.
▪ Oversee system changes, ensuring proper documentation, governance and compliance with change management processes.
▪ Enforce coding standards, quality assurance practices and continuous improvement across development teams.
▪ Drive innovation through new system enhancements, proof-of-concept initiatives and emerging technologies.
▪ Ensure compliance with regulatory, security and data protection standards (e.g., Data Protection Act, ISO/IEC 27001, tax laws).
▪ Manage risks, internal controls and system integrity, including configuration and version control processes.
▪ Direct project execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business requirements.
▪ Lead incident and service request management, including monitoring trends and improving system performance.
▪ Drive organizational change initiatives and adoption of new technologies and processes.
▪ Mentor and develop technical teams, fostering knowledge sharing and capability building.
▪ Promote secure development practices and ensure implementation of application-level security controls
Qualifications and Experience
Job Skills and Competencies
▪ Strong experience in API development and integration (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML) and enterprise integration patterns (e.g., ESB, Kafka, RabbitMQ).
▪ Proficiency in frontend web development using modern frameworks (Angular, React, Vue).
Experience in mobile application development (Android, iOS, Flutter, or React Native) with backend/API integration.
Solid understanding of API design, security (OAuth2, JWT), gateways and versioning.
▪ Experience integrating with third-party systems (e.g., financial systems, payment gateways, SSO platforms).
▪ Strong knowledge of application security, secure coding practices, encryption and OWASP standards.
▪ Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices.
Qualifications and Experience
▪ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, ICT, or a related field.
▪ Minimum 5 years’ experience in enterprise software application development.
▪ At least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role within an ICT environment.
▪ Professional certification in Java, C#, .NET, Spring, or an application integration platform (required).
▪ ICT governance certification is an added advantage.
▪ Must be a self-starter with ability to work under pressure and beyond stipulated hours
▪ Strong communication and presentation skills along with the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
▪ Ability to work with minimum supervision.
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.