Data Analyst at MTN Nigeria

Division: Information Systems

Core Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for supporting and developing the current BI applications and initiatives.
• Involves in the investigation and analysis of user problems and application bugs and subsequent problem resolution and technical testing of patches.

Job Summary

• Innovative approach to the analysis of information to drive solutions that provide real business value and provide MTNN a competitive advantage
• Configure, build, and test application or technical architecture components.
• Work with other developers, designers, and architects to make sure that the configuration and custom components meet application requirements and performance goals.
• Assist in developing maintenance plans per application and carry out the maintenance of applications, re-configuring, building and testing components in accordance with OLAs and SLAs.
• Code applications in accordance with good security coding practices to ensure the application is free of most common coding vulnerabilities.
• Create and execute technical test plans for application change, new deployment and upgrades.
• Participate in transitions of the application or technical architecture components to the testers.
• Fix any defects and performance problems discovered in testing.
• Develop information solutions from a variety of sources for both structured and unstructured data
• Integration of big data solutions with existing reporting and analytical solutions
• Support team and enhancement to ETL system
• Develop and implement big data models and solutions
• Conduct root cause analysis on production issues
• Guidance of entire information management process of both structured and unstructured data
• Optimization of the information solutions
• Producing relevant technical documentation and specifications
• Ensure timely resolution of internal/external customers
• Inform the technical architect and project manager of any issues that may affect other areas of the project.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions.

Education

• First Degree in Computer Science or similar field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
• Experience working in a medium organization
• Experience as a software developer
• Application development and support experience in the Telecommunications sector
• Oracle PL/SQL and standard SQL.
• Java/Web development
• Operating system programming (UNIX Scripting).
• Wireless application development using Java, WML,S@TML,STKML, SMPP protocol
• Exposure to typical Mobile Telecommunications applications
• Billing systems (Corporate & Retail Billing, Interconnect Billing)
• ERP systems (Distribution, Retail, Finance, Payroll, HR, Asset Management)
• SIM & Mobile Applications (EVD, Contents Management System, SIM management Application)
• GSM network interfacing applications (Provisioning, Pre-Paid management systems)
• Fraud Management Applications
• Value Added Services (VAS) Applications

Training:

• Formal training in application architecture principles, technology architecture and systems integration.
• Specific training on application development tools and programming languages

Job Conditions

• Normal MTNN working conditions.
• May be required to work extended hours