dfcu Bank is a fast-growing Bank in Uganda offering a wide range of financial solutions to its chosen market segments. We are seeking to recruit a Senior Software Developer in the Change and Innovation (CCIO) Domain. Details are as below:
REPORTING TO: Head- Product Development and Innovation
JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Head- Product Development and Innovation, the role holder will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining the existing information systems as well as complex business application products. A Senior Software Developer can make architectural decisions and keeps security and performance in mind.
LOCATION: Kampala

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Drive Technical projects and provide expert knowledge in development, architecture, and security.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with focus on overall product quality and user experience.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain (Level 2), improve software and be responsible for technical solutions to data quality and workflow challenges.
• Evaluate and improve the security of internal tools and systems.
• Ensure our systems and tools incorporate secure development policies and practices.
• Determine the operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
• Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
• Improves operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
• Supporting and developing software engineers, analysts, and testers by providing advice, coaching, and educational opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or another related field.
• A Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Technology will be an added advantage.
• Experience with computer programming.
• Experience in Agile Methodologies.
• A total of 8 years’ experience, with 4 years of job-related experience, and 4 years of experience as a Software Developer/Engineer focusing on delivery of complex projects for a financial/technology institution.
• 5+ years of development experience in Java, C/C++, C#, Objective C, Python, JavaScript, or Go.
• 3+ years of development experience with Azure products and services.
• Experience in any of the following: web/mobile application development, Unix/Linux environments, distributed/parallel systems, information retrieval, networking, systems/security software development.
• Advance experience developing data-driven applications utilizing significant relational database engines as part of the overall application architecture.
• 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.
• 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 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 leadership/influential 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.