Software Engineer - Mobile

Irembo is a technology company that designs and develops digital products to ease the accessibility of services in users’ everyday lives worldwide, starting with Rwanda. Our pioneer products, IremboGov and IremboPay, have enabled Rwandan citizens and foreigners to access and pay for over 150 public services online through our one-stop-shop e-governance and payment platforms. To date, we have facilitated over 30 million transactions through our platforms and have ambitious goals to scale our technology worldwide to enable more governments and institutions to serve their citizens better. More information is available on irembo.com.

Our flagship platforms, IremboGov and IremboPay, have transformed how government services are accessed and paid for, proving our ability to simplify complex processes and enhance public engagement.

We are now bringing the same innovation to healthcare to ensure every Rwandan has access to efficient, high-quality digital health services. Building on the legacy of Babyl Rwanda, which introduced telemedicine in 2016 and delivered over 3.5 million consultations in seven years through USSD and voice calls, and was integrated with health facilities for diagnostics, prescriptions, and referrals.

Our first step is the launch of a national-scale telemedicine platform, designed to expand access and convenience, enabling services that can only be better delivered via telemedicine, such as remote consultations, chronic disease management, and preventive care follow-ups. It also sets a new paradigm for healthcare delivery by leveraging advanced technologies, including AI, to improve diagnosis, personalize care, and optimize health system efficiency.

Location: Kigali, Rwanda (On-site)

Duration: 24 Months (Fixed Term)

Terms of Reference: Software Engineer - Mobile

The Opportunity 

We are seeking a highly skilled Mobile Software Engineer to build and launch the patient-facing mobile application, which will serve as the primary digital gateway for citizens to access healthcare. You will be upgrading the existing Irembo Super App to include comprehensive health features that support remote consultations, chronic disease management, and preventive care follow-ups.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Feature Development and Telemedicine Implementation:
• Develop and deploy mission-critical features within the IremboApp, including seamless workflows for appointment booking, text/audio/video consultations, and secure access to medical records.
• Architect and integrate specialized SDKs (e.g., WebRTC or video streaming SDKs) to ensure secure, low-latency, real-time video and audio communication between patients and clinical providers.
• Integrate complex APIs to interface with Irembo's backend services, including IremboID for secure user authentication and IremboPay for handling payments and insurance claims.
• Performance and AI Integration: 
• Optimize the application for performance, stability, and data efficiency, specifically catering to users in areas with variable internet connectivity and varying levels of digital literacy.
• Collaborate closely with the backend team and MLOps to integrate AI-driven features, such as symptom checkers and conversational chatbots, directly into the mobile interface to support diagnosis and personalized care.
• Implement stringent mobile security best practices to protect sensitive patient health data and ensure the application architecture facilitates compliance checks and security audits.

Qualifications: 

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of professional experience in high-quality mobile application development, utilizing leading frameworks (Flutter, React Native, or Native iOS/Android).
• Proven experience integrating complex APIs (REST/gRPC) and third-party services, including mapping, real-time communication (video), and payment gateways.
• Strong understanding and practical implementation of mobile security best practices and data privacy principles.
• Experience optimizing application performance for lower-end devices and unreliable network conditions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with WebRTC or similar video streaming SDKs for building secure telehealth features.
• Experience building and scaling apps for the African market, accounting for unique infrastructure and user behavior.
• Familiarity with Digital Health standards (e.g., FHIR) or payment system integrations.

Why Join This Project?

You will build the primary digital gateway for citizens to access essential healthcare, directly impacting thousands of users daily. This is a high-impact opportunity to apply cutting-edge mobile development to a national public good, ensuring high-quality care is accessible to all.

Please note that the salary for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications and will be discussed during the interview process. 

Application Deadline

• March 16, 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. We're on a mission to change our continent through technology and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds, nationalities, and walks of life.

Our head office is based in Kigali, Rwanda.