Software Engineer

ICT

Builds software for businesses, government and mobile applications.

Typical activities

• Writing code
• Working with product teams

Industries in Tanzania

• Fintech
• Telecoms
• Government digital services

Technical skills

• JavaScript
• Databases
• APIs
• Version control

Transferable skills

• Continuous learning

Entrepreneurship

Freelance app development or launch a SaaS product.

Matching programmes

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Dar es Salaam

Bachelor of Information Technology

Institute of Finance Management

Official source: COSTECH / TCRA career notes (illustrative)

Last verified: 20/05/2026