About This Role
This is a build-and-maintain role inside a microfinance institution's internal IT team, where you would write and support the software that keeps lending operations running rather than ship products for external customers. It suits someone early in their programming career who wants broad exposure to the full application lifecycle in a mission-driven setting. VisionFund's focus on serving rural and urban communities across six regional states means the systems you touch directly affect how loans and financial services reach people who are often underserved by mainstream banking.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The profile being sought is a generalist rather than a specialist — the emphasis on both developing new in-house tools and supporting API integration signals that you will be expected to handle varied tasks rather than own one narrow component. The junior framing combined with a 1–3 year band suggests they want someone who can work with some independence but still benefits from guidance, so demonstrable hands-on project experience will matter more than credentials alone. Because this is a microfinance institution rather than a tech company, the underlying expectation is likely reliability and resourcefulness over cutting-edge stack familiarity.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with concrete examples of applications you have built or maintained end to end, especially anything involving APIs or connecting separate systems, since integration support appears central to the work. Given the institution's social mandate, briefly connecting your motivation to financial inclusion or community impact can differentiate you from applicants who treat this as just another IT opening. Be prepared to speak to how you debug and improve existing code, not only how you write new code — maintenance is clearly part of the job.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to a junior developer with one to three years of practical experience who is comfortable in a structured institutional environment and wants meaningful, stable work rather than a fast-scaling startup pace. With only two positions available, expect reasonable but not overwhelming competition from local IT graduates and early-career developers.
IMMEDIATE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Junior Programmer
Place of Work: Head Office.
Number of Manpower Required: 2
Opening Date: October 19, 2026
About the Organization:
VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund is currently operating in Six of the Regional States of the country. VisionFund MFI is currently looking candidates to to fill the vacant positions for Junior Programmer Role. The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements:
- JOB SUMMARY
To develop, enhance, and maintain in-house software applications and support API development and system integration under the guidance of the Application Development Director. The position participates in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient software solutions that meet the institution’s business requirements.
2. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, enhance, and maintain in-house applications based on approved business and technical requirements.
- Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code in accordance with established programming standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application errors, bugs, and performance issues, and support system upgrades and enhancements.
- Assist in designing, developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining APIs under the guidance of senior programmers.
- Support integration of in-house applications with core banking systems, digital banking channels, databases, and other internal or external systems.
- Troubleshoot API errors and data exchange issues to ensure reliable system communication.
- Participate in all SDLC phases, including requirements analysis, system design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Collaborate with senior programmers, business users, and relevant IT teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Conduct and support unit testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and regression testing, and assist in the implementation of approved changes.
- Develop and maintain database queries, scripts, and related components to support application functionality and performance.
- Apply secure coding practices, data validation, access controls, and appropriate data protection measures.
- Identify and report application vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with institutional security and development standards.
- Prepare and maintain technical specifications, source code documentation, API documentation, and deployment guides.
- Provide technical support for in-house applications, investigate reported incidents, and implement assigned corrective actions.
- Maintain version-controlled source code and contribute to continuous improvement of application quality and performance.
- Collaborate with team members and other IT units to ensure effective delivery of application development initiatives.
- Comply with institutional policies, procedures, information security requirements, and change management standards.
- Perform other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
3. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
A). EDUCATION/TRAINING
- BSc in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Systems or Information Technology and Software Engineering or related field.
B). EXPERIENCE
- Zero to two years of relevant experience in software development, application programming, or system integration.
- Fresh graduates with demonstrated programming skills and practical development projects may be considered.
- Database systems experience with SQL Server, Oracle and others;
C). TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Knowledge of at least one programming language, such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, PHP, or another relevant technology.
- Basic understanding of web application development, RESTful APIs, and system integration.
- Knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and database design fundamentals.
- Familiarity with Git or other version control tools, debugging, and software testing.
- Basic understanding of secure coding practices, application security, and the SDLC.
- Ability to prepare technical documentation and troubleshoot software issues.
D). BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and develop technical capabilities.
- Accountability, integrity, and respect for confidentiality.
E). WORKING CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED
Terms of Employment: Permanent
Salary: As per the Institution salary scale
Closing Date: October 27, 2026
How To Apply
4. How to Apply
Candidates who fulfil the above requirements can submit the application letter, updated Curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references can apply online through VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org
Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply!
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