Systems Specialist at Jumia Nigeria

Objective

The Systems Analyst will handle all integration tasks while working across several levels of the architecture. (Operating System, Middleware and Database) 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with internal business teams in developing delivery roadmaps, defining business processes and associated system requirements.
• Participate in organizing and managing project work to drive predictable delivery.
• Development projects (requirements documentation, systems configuration, test documentation/execution, issue identification and resolution).
• Help architect innovative solutions to expand product.
• As local product owner, provide inputs to Central development team on new features required by the business
• Lead training and rollout of new systems or features for Jumia Mall
• Develop tools to support the business (Excel, Access…) based on users’ requests 
• Proposed new developments and changes to business process and technology
• Business Process design – functional and technical specifications

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication and numerical skills
• Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong relationship management skills, organizational skills, coordination skills and ability to work cross-functionally and cross-organizationally
• Great attention to details, self-motivation, time management and a high level of discipline are key
• Strong analytical and people skills
• High degree of initiative and independent thinking
• Proficiency with computing systems as required for this position; computing skills such as data analysis techniques or database query abilities are preferred.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Computer Networking and Hardware, Computer Science, Information Technology, Internet Engineering.
• 2 - 5 years' experience implementing software through full system life-cycles (analyze, design, build, test, implement, support)
• Knowledge of migration and transformation of information repositories
• Experience in developing and building requirements for software or development projects
• Keen interest in new technologies and have the vision to identify opportunities for improving business processes.
• Proficient use MS Office, Project and Visio.
• Understands the general project management concepts of risk management based on type and phase of projects, programs or PMO support required.
• Ability to take complex IT/IS terminology and communicate effectively to non-IT/IS professionals