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Gamswitch is expanding its software engineering function and seeks two (2) Assistant Software Developers to join its IT team. In this hands-on role, you will design, build, and maintain the software systems that power The Gambia’s national payment switch — writing production code, integrating APIs, and collaborating across operations, compliance, and product to keep our platforms reliable, secure, and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain software systems powering Gamswitch’s payment infrastructure across the full SDLC
• Develop and maintain Core Switch applications and RESTful APIs connecting payment channels and third-party systems
• Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code and participate actively in peer code reviews
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests; support UAT and release sign-off
• Monitor application health; investigate and resolve incidents and performance issues
• Work within CI/CD pipelines, maintain Git hygiene, and support containerized (Docker) workloads
• Collaborate with compliance, security, and operations teams to meet regulatory requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on, professional software development experience in a team environment
• Proficiency in one or more of: C#, Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, or Go
• RESTful API design and integration including authentication patterns (OAuth 0, JWT, API keys)
• Relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and working knowledge of NoSQL (MongoDB/Redis)
• CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins), Git branching strategies, Docker/Compose
• Secure coding practices — OWASP Top 10 awareness, input validation, dependency scanning
• Experience in fintech, banking, or high-availability payment platforms is a significant advantage

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience per Gamswitch’s approved compensation framework
• Opportunity to work at the heart of The Gambia’s national payment infrastructure
• A professional, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment
• On-the-job development and exposure to financial technology at a national scale

How to Apply

Submit your application online at:

www.gamswitch.com/careers/apply/assistant-software-developer