Head of Enterprise Architecture at DFCU Bank Uganda, Kampala

Business Administration
Kampala, Uganda
February 13, 2026
Full Time
Urgent
Application ends: February 20, 2026
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Job Description

Head Of Enterprise Architecture (1 Position)

Reporting to the Chief- Technology, Digital & Operations Officer, the role holder will be responsible for

co-ordinating the development, reviewing, and implementing the IT Enterprise architecture framework that supports the bank to realize its strategic objectives.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Design thinking and analyzing the current IT environment to identify deficiencies and suggest enhancement solutions based on leading industry Enterprise standards.
  • Coordinate design and document key system components, interfaces, infrastructure, and communications focusing on standards and technologies that enable systems performance qualities, such as availability, security, scalability & recoverability.
  • Coordinate design of a coherent long-term IT Enterprise architecture in line with commercial frameworks, standards, and the bank’s IT policy.
  • Advise on the creation of the Enterprise architecture to be designed & adopted by the Bank.
  • Continuous review and enhancement of the Enterprise architecture in line with the bank, IT, and business requirement.
  • Update Business Information Plans, product development plans together with BT department and support the translation of the Business Information Plans and Coordinate the Release and Life cycle management Process for innovations.
  • Monitor and review agreed targets in relation to costs, quality, and risks.
  • Optimize the Banks Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and related Systems and infrastructures.
  • Confirm all delivered solutions comply to the development guidelines with respect to security, regulatory, compliance etc.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • A University Degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, Engineering or another numerical biased Degree.
  • Adept at Financial Technology & Banking products.
  • Trained in use of the current core Banking system added advantage
  • Certification in Project Management e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, etc. is an added advantage.
  • Expert Knowledge of methods and techniques such as Tap Scott, DYA, TOGAF, COBIT.
  • 8 years’ experience and at least 4+ years broad experience in design, development and implementation of information systems and communication systems.

Strong technological skills in Server hardware, Cloud Infrastructure, Storage (NetApp), Operating systems (Windows & LINUX), Security & Network infrastructure.

  • Excellent planning, organisational and coordination skills.
  • Strong business and analytical skills including direct interaction with customers.
  • Knowledge of product design and product lifecycle management.
  • High proficiency in Information Systems and in research design tools.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, negotiation and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead, supervise and transfer knowledge to teams.

 

INVITATION

If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please use the link below to apply;

careers.dfcugroup.com

Once there, click on “Career Opportunities” to get started. (We recommend using Google Chrome for the best experience.)

Deadline: Friday 20th February 2026

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.

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