Job Title: Enterprise Architect
Organisation: DFCU Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
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 Senior Manager- Systems Architect, the role holder will be responsible for building, optimizing and maintaining conceptual and logical database models and ensure company information is stored effectively and securely
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and implement effective database solutions and models to store and retrieve company data.
- Examine and identify database structural necessities by evaluating client operations, applications, and programming.
- Assess database implementation procedures to ensure they comply with internal and external regulations.
- Install and organize information systems to guarantee company functionality.
- Prepare accurate database design and architecture reports for management.
- Migrate data from legacy systems to new solutions.
- 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.
- Recommend solutions to improve new and existing database systems.
- Train and enable staff members in use and access of data.
- Coordinate with the Data Analytics team to identify future needs and requirements.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor 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.
- 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.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience as a software developer, data architect, data scientist or engineer.
- 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.
- Advanced knowledge and skill with popular open source programming languages JAVA and PHP 5.
- 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.
- Strong understanding of banking operations, FinTech, and product development trends
- Familiarity with the financial services industry in Uganda
- Strong understanding and experience in digital banking services
- Experience with running test & learn methodologies, such as Multi-variant testing
- Ability to manage cooperation with third-party vendors,
- 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.
- Energy and enthusiasm; must find the work “fun” and enjoy being accountable and willing to hold others accountable.
- Excellent communications and engagement skills.
- Strong attention to detail and personal effectiveness.
- High level of integrity and strong entrepreneurial skills.
- Strong skills at relationship building.
- Self-drive and initiative.
- Strong leader with soft-power skills.
- Flexible working hours.
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application to the link below:
Deadline: 19th November 2025
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48