Job Description

Java Developer – Africell Sierra Leone

Job Overview

Africell Sierra Leone is hiring a skilled Java Developer to join its digital engineering team in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The role focuses on building scalable backend systems, improving telecom digital platforms, and supporting enterprise-grade software solutions used across mobile and financial service ecosystems.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking Java Developer jobs in Sierra Leone, backend engineering careers, and telecom software development roles in West Africa.

For additional listings, candidates can explore:
Sierra Leone Job Search Portal

Location

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Position

Java Developer

Employment Type

Full-Time

Department

Software Engineering & Digital Platforms

About the Company

Africell Sierra Leone is a leading telecommunications provider delivering mobile connectivity, digital services, and fintech-enabled solutions. The company focuses on expanding digital transformation across West Africa, offering services that support millions of users daily.

Key Responsibilities

The Java Developer will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing scalable backend applications using Java frameworks.
• Building APIs and microservices for telecom and digital platforms.
• Supporting system integration for mobile and financial services.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Debugging and resolving production issues in real time.
• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Optimizing application performance and database queries.
• Ensuring system security and data protection compliance.
• Participating in Agile development cycles and sprint planning.
• Maintaining technical documentation and system architecture updates.

Professionals searching for software developer jobs in Sierra Leone, backend developer jobs in Freetown, and IT jobs in Sierra Leone will find this role highly relevant.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Engineering
  • Related technical fields

Experience Requirements

• 2–5 years of Java development experience
• Experience in backend systems or enterprise applications
• Knowledge of telecom or fintech systems is an advantage
• Familiarity with Agile development environments

Candidates looking for Java programming jobs in Sierra Leone and software engineering careers in Freetown are encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills

• Java SE / Java EE
• Spring Boot framework
• RESTful API development
• Microservices architecture
• SQL and database management
• Git version control
• Docker basics
• Unit testing frameworks (JUnit)
• System debugging and optimization
• Cloud computing fundamentals

Salary & Benefits

• Monthly Salary: USD 1,800 – USD 4,500
• Performance-based bonuses
• Health insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave
• Telecom service benefits
• Training sponsorships
• Career advancement opportunities

Professionals searching for high paying IT jobs in Sierra Leone, Java developer salaries in Freetown, and software engineering jobs in West Africa will find this package competitive.

Training & Development

Employees will receive training in:

• Advanced Java frameworks
• Microservices architecture
• Telecom software systems
• API security and encryption
• Cloud-native application development
• DevOps integration practices
• Agile engineering workflows

Career Growth Opportunities

This role can lead to positions such as:

• Senior Java Developer
• Backend Engineering Lead
• Software Architect
• Telecom Systems Engineer
• DevOps Engineer

Industry Exposure

The role includes exposure to:

• Telecom billing systems
• Mobile money platforms
• Enterprise digital services
• API gateway infrastructure
• Large-scale distributed systems

For regional opportunities, candidates can also explore:
Senegal Job Search Portal

Professionals interested in software developer jobs in Senegal, Java backend jobs in West Africa, and IT careers in Dakar may find additional openings.

Candidates seeking East African opportunities can visit:
Uganda Job Search Portal

Those searching for developer jobs in Uganda, software engineering jobs in Kampala, and backend developer careers in Africa may benefit.

For Southern Africa opportunities, visit:
Angola Job Search Portal

Applicants interested in IT jobs in Angola, software engineering careers in Africa, and Java developer jobs in Luanda can explore more roles.

Application Requirements

• Updated CV/Resume
• Academic Certificates
• GitHub or Portfolio (if available)
• Professional References
• Cover Letter

Equal Opportunity Statement

Africell Sierra Leone promotes equal opportunity employment and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of background.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.