Junior AI & Automation Engineer

Job Title: Junior AI & Automation Engineer

Organisation: Serenity Group

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Serenity Group is a forward-thinking enterprise operating across multiple commercial verticals in Kampala. We are aggressively moving past legacy operational constraints by embedding modern software, workflow automation, and artificial intelligence into our core operations. We don’t just talk about digital transformation—we build it.

Job Summary: We are looking for a sharp, self-driven Computer Science graduate or early-career software builder for a permanent full-time position as our internal AI Engineer. You will work directly with leadership to design, build, and deploy automation pipelines, connect disparate platforms, and implement AI tools that streamline our supply chains, administration, and customer workflows.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Build Automation Pipelines:

• Design and deploy automated workflows using custom code (Python/TypeScript) and orchestration tools (such as n8n or Make) to connect internal databases and software.

Integrate AI & Data Systems:

• Implement RAG pipelines and AI APIs to process unstructured documents (e.g., invoices, price sheets, logs) into structured, actionable business data.

Rapid Prototyping:

• Take operational problems from concept to a working prototype in days, iterating quickly based on internal feedback.

API Management:

• Stitch together third-party platforms via REST APIs and webhooks to eliminate manual data entry.

Technical Documentation:

• Maintain clean documentation and basic internal guides for deployed automation systems.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Educational Background:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related technical field from a reputable institution (such as Makerere University), or equivalent demonstrated experience as a builder.

Core Technical Fluency:

• Strong proficiency in Python or TypeScript, with a solid grasp of backend logic, asynchronous programming, and JSON/REST APIs.

Automation Mindset:

• Familiarity with modern workflow automation tools, cloud services, and LLM orchestration frameworks.

High Learning Velocity:

• The ability to independently read documentation, troubleshoot breaking API changes, and master unfamiliar tech stacks on the fly.

Pragmatic Problem Solver:

• A portfolio of personal projects, GitHub contributions, or side builds demonstrating your ability to ship working software.

How to Apply:

Send your CV and a brief note detailing 1 or 2 automation projects or technical challenges you have built independently to: [email protected]

Include links to your GitHub, personal portfolio, or code samples.

Deadline: 14th October 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: no experience