Job Title: Graduate Trainee – Mobile App Development (No Experience Jobs)
Organisation: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution networks and all the operational assets associated with the business.
Job Summary: 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 Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
- Graduated within the last three (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
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online through the UEDCL jobs portal.
Deadline: 27th June 2025