Junior Software Developer

About the Company:

Progressive Credit Ltd is a leading non deposit taking Microfinance, known for its flexible  financial solutions that support our customers in achieving success.  We are well positioned, with presence in majority of the country’s major towns to continually offer pleasant and convenient services. We seek to recruit a dynamic, suitably qualified and competent individuals with excellent leadership skills for the position of Junior Soft Ware Developer.

Job Purpose

The Junior Software Developer will play a key role in supporting the development, maintenance, and enhancement of internal and customer-facing software applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative and supportive environment, contributing to impactful projects that drive operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of web and software applications using C#,  PHP, and JavaScript.
• Collaborate with senior developers, analysts, and other departments to gather and interpret system requirements.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the ongoing improvement of development standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Utilize Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Prepare documentation for developed features, systems, and processes.
• Support testing efforts and ensure software quality through unit and integration tests.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 years relevant experience in the role
• Foundational understanding of C#, PHP, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with version control tools, particularly Git.
• Exposure to frameworks such as Laravel, .NET, or Vue.js/React.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server).
• Understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively