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Job Title:   Data Architect

Organisation: DFCU Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Lead Systems Architect

About US:

DFCU Bank is a fast growing commercial bank offering a variety of innovative products and services. DFCU Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC, each having a 25% stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing financial commercial lending institutions.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Lead Systems Architect, the Data Architect will be responsible for designing, building, optimizing, and maintaining conceptual and logical database models and ensure company information is stored effectively and securely in the data lake/data warehouse.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement effective database solutions and models to store, process, utilize and retrieve company data and product information.
• Examine and identify database structural necessities by evaluating Bank operations, applications, projects, and programming.
• Assess database implementation procedures to ensure they comply with internal and external regulations.
• Coordinate with the different stakeholders to define data needs and continually update the data lake/data warehouse to derive insights required.
• Prepare accurate database design and architecture reports to various stakeholders for data security, system optimization and data accuracy.
• Set up structures to migrate data from existing or new systems to the data lake/data warehouse to ensure data security, consistency, and accuracy.
• Monitor the system performance by performing regular tests, troubleshooting, and integrating new features to confirm accurate extraction of reports for analysis.
• Accountable for the data lake/data warehouse to ensure that there are no unintended modifications/ changes.
• Ensure that customizations, developments & Change requests are implemented within the approved Budget (CapEx & OpEx).
• Collecting business requirements and training the same to extract the data appropriately.
• Ensure the highest levels of security are applied to ensure data protection.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal DFCU Bank applicant for the Data Architect job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Information Systems Engineering, Mathematics or another related field.
• A Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information technology will be an added advantage.
• At least four years of experience as a software developer, data architect, data scientist or engineer.
• Adept at Financial Technology & Innovation.
• In-depth knowledge of programming & prototyping languages such as Java, Python, C++, Ruby, JavaScript, CSS, PHP 5, J2EE, Visual Studio, web standards and ability to use one or more IDEs (e.g. Eclipse) and interactive debuggers effectively.
• Advance experience developing data-driven applications utilizing significant relational database engines as part of the overall application architecture.
• Experience with Oracle & MS SQL is required, however PostgreSQL or MySQL is desirable.
• Knowledge & experience in administering Windows, Unix, Linux operating systems and at least two applications, database, messaging or web server systems.
• Demonstrable success in developing a variety of software systems while taking on increasing responsibility for analysis, design, implementation and development tasks using varying SDLC methodologies like Waterfall and RUP, J2EE, Visual Basic, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP, XML, C++, PL/SQL, and Oracle/SQL Server databases.
• Advance experience developing data-driven applications utilizing significant relational database engines as part of the overall application architecture (experience with either PostgreSQL or MySQL is required and any of the following highly desirable; Oracle, MS SQL Server, H2 SQL).
• Working experience using most of the following: Spring, Hibernate, JQuery, Subversion, Restful web services, Agile methodology, Maven, Jasper server, android SDK.
• Proficiency in developing and troubleshooting complex software systems that run in mixed-environments including Linux, UNIX and/or Windows on desktop, server, tablet, and mobile systems.
• Knowledge of programming & prototyping languages such as Java, Python, C++, Ruby, JavaScript, CSS, PHP 5, J2EE, Visual Studio, web standards and ability to use one or more IDEs (e.g. Eclipse) and interactive debuggers effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to link and apply complex technologies to business strategies & a high proficiency in Information and Communication Technology.
• Strong skills in business process analysis and redesign and the the ability to solve complex business problems.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a sense of urgency, positive attitude, and the ability to excel in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Open and collaborative style; must be comfortable working in an environment where ideas are shared and challenged.
• Strong attention to detail and personal effectiveness.
• High-level of integrity and strong entrepreneurial skills.
• Self-drive and initiative.
• Flexible working hours.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates (University Transcript, O & A level), to the email address indicated below.

Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com

Deadline: 3^rd February 2022

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