Graduate Trainee – Mobile App Development - Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Kampala Deadline: Jun 27, 2025
IT, Software & Data Full Time Graduate

Reports To:                   Mobile App Developer Officer
No. of positions:         (1)
Department:                ICT
Duty Station:                Duty Area

Job Purpose

To support the development, testing, and maintenance of mobile applications that enhance UEDCL’s digital presence and operational efficiency. The trainee will assist in building responsive, user-friendly mobile apps for internal and external use, contributing to ongoing digital transformation efforts.

Impact

The role contributes to enhancing customer experience and internal efficiencies by supporting the design and rollout of functional and engaging mobile applications in alignment with UEDCL’s strategic objectives.

Key Result Areas

Assist in building and maintaining mobile applications under guidance.

  • Write basic, testable code using mobile programming languages or frameworks.
  • Collaborate with designers and developers to refine app interfaces.
  • Contribute to optimizing app usability and responsiveness across devices.
  • Support the integration of mobile apps with backend APIs, cloud services, and databases.
  • Participate in app testing processes and help identify and fix bugs.
  • Support performance tuning and usability testing.
  • Assist in updating apps based on user feedback and technological advancements.
  • Document features, updates, and fixes clearly for future use.
  • Work with various teams to understand app requirements and contribute to development roadmaps.

Expected Outputs

  • Contribution to development of functional and visually engaging mobile apps
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements
  • Documented code and version-controlled repositories
  • Participation in team meetings and app development cycles
  • Draft reports and user feedback analysis on app performance

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
  • Graduated within the lastthree (3) years

Experience

  • No formal work experience required
  • Internship or academic project experience in mobile app development is a plus
  • Experience building simple apps or contributing to app development portfolios is desirable

Competencies

  • Basic knowledge of mobile development languages (Java, Kotlin, Swift, Dart, etc.)
  • Familiarity with mobile development frameworks and IDEs like Android Studio, Xcode, or VS Code
  • Interest in UI/UX design principles for mobile
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and frameworks
  • Good problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Team player with strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow code versioning and documentation practices

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