KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Applications support and Implementations.
• Accountable for digital payments and back-office applications and work with internal and external parties, including Vendors, payment schemes and FinTech’s.
Responsible for applications performance monitoring and reporting to management; proactively engage internal stakeholders and external parties for the best business performance.
• Proactively identify, resolve any new solutions or issues reported by the customers on any of the Bank’s applications.
• Ensure Business Applications High Availability and Continuity/DR setup.
• Ensure effective technical BAU support for core Business applications.
• Provide requisite technical advisory & support for deployment and management of the corporate business systems.
• Ensure security of business data within systems.
• Ensure strict change control measures in any customizations.
• Solving complex analytical Business Application challenges.
• Provide expert application support to core Business applications.
• Enforce efficient and secured operation of all Business applications.
• Participate in delivery of core applications training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE and COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or other numerical biased field from a reputable university or college.
• Certifications in Digital Money/Finance (DFI), OCA, CCNA, ITIL, MCSE would be an added advantage.
• At least 3 -5 years working experience preferably with a financial institution in digital channel management, Instant digital payments, data analytics, and database administration.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Server Operating Systems, Windows server 2012, 2016, 2019, Unix and IBM. digital payments and channels, data analytics and database administration
• Knowledge in virtualization and cloud computing, VMWare, Hyper V and MS Azure.
• Knowledge in project management an Agile framework is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge in various Applications, E-banking, ATM switch, Agency banking, e-commerce, Visa, ACH, AML, and many other bank systems.
• Knowledge of database management Systems MSSQL 2014 and later, Postgres, DB2, Oracle 19c.
• Wide knowledge of and advanced skills in computer hardware and software programs of diverse functionality. Including but not limited to, communications systems, desktop applications, and network administration programs.
• Significant experience in supporting databases (preferably Oracle, PostgreSQL and/or Microsoft SQL).
• Application development skills in .net, python, Java, C++, and others.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence; speak clearly to third parties and employees.
• Able and willing to solve complex analytical challenges, independently analyse information; and make recommendations based on analysis.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to adapt and work co-operatively and effectively in different situations and teams to carry out assigned tasks maintain a positive attitude under stress conditions.
• Disposition to share knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the organization.
• Analytical Thinking & Complex Problem solving.
• Achievement Orientation – Set and meet aggressive commitments for self and others.
• Strategic Perspective – Establish priorities, challenging goals, and measurements consistent with these goals and organizational vision.
• Critical Judgement and Decision-Making – Define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions to obstacles.
• Good Communicator – Presents ideas effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Inspire Commitment –Actions and behaviors are consistent with words.
• Self-Development – Pursues positive change in self and organization. Drives own personal development plan.

Method of Application
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), by close of business on Thursday 16th February 2023 to the email address indicated below. Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com
dfcu Bank is committed to give equal opportunities in employment and aims to ensure that it does not discriminate against gender or race. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted through +256 312 300391.

Disclaimer:
dfcu Bank does not solicit/accept payment in cash/kind from prospective candidates in exchange for shortlisting or job placement. Any candidate who engages in this kind of transaction is aiding and abetting fraud and will be automatically disqualified.