Software Developer

KARIBU
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Remote

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles
JavaScript
PHP
Application Integration Architecture
Backup Devices
Databases
Data Mining
Software Debugging
DevOps
JSON
jQuery
MySQL
Systems Integration
Chatbots
React
Zapier
Backend
Script Language
Nintex
Webhooks
Web Api
Crud

Job description

We are a long-established travel agency building modern internal platforms to run our operations efficiently. We are looking for a hands-on software developer to work directly with the director to design, build, and maintain custom systems using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript (jQuery & React), alongside automation and AI-powered tools., Develop and maintain internal platforms using PHP & MySQL

Build interactive frontends using JavaScript, jQuery, and React

Design and manage databases for bookings, payments, customers, and reporting

Integrate third-party APIs (payments, messaging, travel systems)

Build and maintain automation workflows (e.g. WhatsApp, Instagram, system triggers)

Improve performance, security, and reliability of existing systems

Collaborate directly with the director to translate business ideas into working software

Requirements

Solid understanding of:

PHP (backend development)

MySQL (schema design, queries, optimization)

JavaScript

Practical experience with jQuery and/or React

Ability to build full CRUD systems (forms, validation, storage, reporting)

Experience integrating APIs and handling JSON data

Comfortable debugging live systems and fixing real-world issues

Additional Skills (Not Mandatory)

Experience with:

  • Google Apps Script & Google Sheets integrations
  • Automation tools (n8n, Zapier, webhooks)
  • AI integrations (chatbots, data extraction, scraping)
  • Travel industry systems (booking engines, GDS concepts)
  • Basic DevOps knowledge (hosting, backups, deployment)
  • What We Value
  • Strong problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership
  • Clear communication with non-technical stakeholders
  • Willingness to learn new tools quickly
  • Focus on delivering working solutions, not just "clean code"

Benefits & conditions

What We Offer

  • Direct access to decision-makers and real production systems
  • Opportunity to build platforms used daily by staff and customers
  • Exposure to automation and AI-driven systems
  • Long-term growth into a lead developer / systems architect role
  • Competitive compensation based on skill and impact

About the company

Karibu World, Karibu World, established in 1963, stands as Tanzania's leading Travel management companies with decades of expertise in the industry. As regional partners of CWT, we are committed to professionalism, transparency, and exceptional service for our clients. Continuously evolving to exceed expectations, we have expanded our offerings to include hotels, tours, safaris, and event management. Our operations are driven by modern solutions and uphold the highest standards, making us leaders in the travel and hospitality industry.

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