IT Business Analyst / Systems Analyst Jobs – DFCU Bank

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Job Title:  IT Business Analyst / Systems Analyst

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 IT Business Analyst / Systems Analyst will act as the key interface between the Business Analysts and the Project Manager and Development Team. The IT Business Analyst / Systems Analyst will be tasked with performing detailed requirements analysis, documenting processes, and designing the system flow and thereby creating the blueprints used by the developers. The IT Business Analyst / Systems Analyst shall also ensure that any software developed conforms to the bank’s Software Development Standards by conducting system reviews and documenting reference manuals.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Analyze impact of proposed solutions across the Business, develop user cases, functional specifications and other design documents aimed at explaining/demonstrating Business requirements/specifications to the development team (software developers and testers), and contribute a Business or Process perspective during system design reviews.
  • Verify that the System Integration test checklists are properly documented, complete and comprehensive.
  • Provide and/or create relevant test scenarios to be used in the System Integration testing process to establish alignment with the approved design.
  • Participate in the Software Development processes by prototyping new application requirements and process designs.
  • Participate in technical improvements of existing Business applications and processes by identifying opportunities and areas for improvement.
  • Liaise with the Testers and Quality Assurance Leads to conclusively carry out tests and sign off results.
  • Prepare system documentation to provide technical support for programs and for production/operating procedures.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant for the DFCU Bank must hold a University Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related areas.
  • Demonstrable experience of at least 4 years in full lifecycle software and product development. Full lifecycle refers to the ideation to production end-to-end process.
  • Knowledge of and experience with at least two software prototyping languages such as Java, Python or C#.
  • Working knowledge of both relational and non-relational database design.
  • User interface design and visualization skills using modern design tools such as MS Visio, Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD and Balsamiq.
  • Business process analysis, mapping and design skills using modern design tools such as Bizagi Modeler, MS Visio, Lucid Chart and Nintex.
  • Experience with collaboration software systems/packages such as MS SharePoint, Teams and Slack.
  • Experience in writing technical system documentation such as user manuals for both admin and end-user audiences is a must.
  • Ability to perform technical assessment of management information systems (review of needs, data quality and data security).
  • Project management skills are an added advantage.
  • Strong analytical skills and a very high level of attention to detail.
  • A track record of problem-solving skills in IT related projects is required.
  • Excellent communication and engagement skills.
  • Strong sense of responsibility, commitment, and drive to consistently lead high quality standards of work.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Open and collaborative style; must be comfortable working in an environment where ideas are shared and challenged.
  • High-level of integrity and strong entrepreneurial skills.
  • Self-drive and initiative.

 

How to Apply:

If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, 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: 16th February 2023

 

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