Engineer Solution Design (Supervisory) at MTN Nigeria

Job Description

• To design and develop IS solutions for MTNN in adherence to IS architecture and design specifications
• New business growth from data access, ICT & Digital to sustain and complement traditional revenues
• Review functional specifications, acquire a detailed understanding of the testing requirements for a given design, and advise on practicability of proposed architecture /design.
• Develop designs that support the functional requirements business application projects and include the conceptual, high-level and detailed design specifications for build, implementation and support of these business solution.
• Assess implications of a given design current and future support model; and prepare an implementation and transition plan.
• Develop an understanding and lay out a plan of the system performance and capacity requirements, standards and criteria to satisfy the customer's business requirements for the solution.
• Organize and coordinate the activities of the systems design team and communicate
• All business process changes to them and highlighting the implications on design.
• Manage work flow processes, document weekly reports per functional area and provide input to monitor and execute URS.
• Monitor application development projects through the individual lifecycles.
•  Complete an analysis of the customer's business requirements, as it relates to technical infrastructure design, and ensure traceability of the design to the business requirements.
• Conduct and coordinate regular team/project meetings to provide feedback and receive input from staff members.
• 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 in line with MTN’s VB and values.

Job Condition

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Open plan office

Experience & Training
Education:

• First degree in Computer Science, mathematics, Software Engineering or related discipline from a reputable institution.
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• 3 – 7 years of experience  in Information Technology roles; with experience with working with others
• Experience working in a medium organization.
• Experience in software solution architecture and design – Wire-framing, Prototyping and use of design tools such as Unified Modeling Language (UML).
• Strong knowledge and experience in software solution development and integration- The skill set to include - Java/ J2EE platform, SOA (REST, WSDL/XSD/XML), enterprise system integrations (B2B),Web design and development.
• Knowledge of telecommunications applications - CRM, ERP systems, Billing, Payment solutions, Call Detail Record Analysis, Mobile application design, Inter connect and Value Added Services (VAS), Cloud computing.

Training:

• Formal training in system design architecture, technology architecture and systems integration.
• Specific training on functional business processes
• Elementary leadership training courses

Minimum qualification:

• BA, BEng, BTech or HND