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Software Developer Job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 10 April 2025
Hiring Organization: Dfcu
Job Details:
REPORTING TO:
Manager- Application Development
LOCATION: Kampala
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Manager- Application Development, the role holder will be
responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining the
existing information systems as well as new business application products. The
primary role is application and software design, to provide product solutions
for specific business needs. The developer shall also ensure that the different
software developed conforms to the software development standards by conducting
system reviews, optimization, and documenting reference manuals.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
To design
and/or customize existing software solutions by studying information needs;
systems flow, data usage, and work processes while adhering to the software
development lifecycle.
Support the
development of an interoperability framework between the core banking
application and its interfacing applications in order to develop automated
interfaces for existing and new requirements.
Prepare
system documentation to provide user support for programs and for
production/operating procedures.
Analyze user
requirements and application needs, determine and evaluate potential solutions,
develop system specifications and requirements, and design application programs
to meet the requirements.
Design
integrated solutions which may include applications, databases, networks, and
related systems.
Interact with
Vendors and other strategic business partners to understand and recommend data
interchange formats, APIs, and messaging formats so as to achieve seamless
integration.
Execute test
cases including debugging of subsystems and components in Test and Production
environments.
Participate
in peer code reviews.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
A Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems Engineering,
Mathematics, or a related/similar field.
A Master’s
degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information technology or a
related/similar field will be an added advantage.
In-depth
knowledge of popular programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Ruby,
JavaScript, CSS, PHP 5, J2EE as well as modern web standards and ability to use
one or more IDEs (e.g. Visual Studio, Eclipse, Xcode etc) and interactive
debuggers effectively.
Advanced
experience developing data-driven applications utilizing relational database
engines as part of the overall application architecture. Experience with at
least two of the following is required: Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL or
MySQL.
Practical/demonstrable
experience with modern full-stack web application development following
best-practices and patterns is mandatory.
Practical/demonstrable
experience developing Android and/or iOS mobile apps using Java, Kotlin, Swift,
Objective-C or cross-platform frameworks such as Flutter and React Native is
highly desirable.
Practical
experience with Enterprise Robotic Process Automation (RPA) development is an
added advantage.
Knowledge
& experience in administering Windows, Unix, Linux operating systems and at
least two applications, database, messaging, or web server systems.
A minimum of
3 years of experience as a software developer 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 Agile.
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 & an
excellent understanding of fundamental Information and Communication Technology
concepts.
Proficiency
working with Git-based source code version control platforms such as Gitlab,
GitHub and Bitbucket
Knowledge of
IT Risk and Security and impact on the development lifecycle is an added
advantage.
Strong skills
in business process analysis and redesign and the ability to solve complex
business problems.
Strong
understanding of banking operations, FinTech and digital banking services, and
product development trends and familiarity with the financial services industry
in Uganda.
Experience
with running test & learn methodologies, such as multi-variant testing.
Ability to
collaborate with a range of third-party system vendors.
Entrepreneurial mindset, with a sense of urgency, positive attitude, and the ability to excel in a high-pressure environment.
Application procedure
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, to the email address indicated below:
Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com
Deadline:
Thursday 10th April 2025
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note
that all recruitment terms and conditions as stated in the HR Policies and
Procedures Manual shall apply.
Date Posted: 2025-03-30
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