Career Opportunities at First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank)

Ref No: 1900000H
Location: Lagos
Organization: Technology and Services
Schedule: Regular
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Secures database by developing policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensuring all the data complies with legal and international regulations
• Maintains database results by setting and enforcing standards and controls.
• Prepares for database expansion by studying plans and requirements; advising senior technical management; coordinating design and programming.
• Keeps senior technical management informed by preparing reports on system performance and problems.
• Manage the database administrators to ensure that Installation and configuration of relevant network components for database consistency and integrity
• Manage and develop checklists for the Installation and configuration of oracle and SQL databases following OEMs best practice
• Use database management system software and tools to investigate problems and collect performance statistics and create reports for capacity management.
• Carries out routine configuration/installation and reconfiguration of database and related products.
• Respond to and resolve database issues Oracle and SQL and escalate to the OEMs as need arises
• Perform routine performance tuning on the bank’s databases while ensuring high levels of data availability, integrity and confidentiality
• Develop a monitoring tools for database growth on a weekly basis to generate Utilization Statistics for Capacity Planning and business continuity Management
• Liaise with other application team leads in ensuring optimal performance of the applications through an effective database management
• Management of the bank’s Enterprise backup and Recovery system while ensuring that adequate backup of data is taken and readily available for recovery and restoration in line with the bank’s information security policy
• Ensure all Changes to the Configuration of the databases followed strictly the bank’s change management process and in line with the bank’s information security policy
• Ensure proper documentation of all databases infrastructure processes/procedures in the Departmental Standard of Operation Document.
• Secures database by developing policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensuring all the data complies with legal and international regulations
• Maintains database results by setting and enforcing standards and controls.
• Prepares for database expansion by studying plans and requirements; advising senior technical management; coordinating design and programming.
• Keeps senior technical management informed by preparing reports on system performance and problems.
• Manage the database administrators to ensure that Installation and configuration of relevant network components for database consistency and integrity
• Manage and develop checklists for the Installation and configuration of oracle and SQL databases following OEMs best practice
• Use database management system software and tools to investigate problems and collect performance statistics and create reports for capacity management.
• Carries out routine configuration/installation and reconfiguration of database and related products.
• Respond to and resolve database issues Oracle and SQL and escalate to the OEMs as need arises
• Perform routine performance tuning on the bank’s databases while ensuring high levels of data availability, integrity and confidentiality
• Develop a monitoring tools for database growth on a weekly basis to generate Utilization Statistics for Capacity Planning and business continuity Management
• Liaise with other application team leads in ensuring optimal performance of the applications through an effective database management
• Management of the bank’s Enterprise backup and Recovery system while ensuring that adequate backup of data is taken and readily available for recovery and restoration in line with the bank’s information security policy
• Ensure all Changes to the Configuration of the databases followed strictly the bank’s change management process and in line with the bank’s information security policy
• Ensure proper documentation of all databases infrastructure processes/procedures in the Departmental Standard of Operation Document.

Qualifications
Education:

• Minimum Education: First Degree in numerate discipline; Higher Degrees/Professional Certifications (an added advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum experience - 7+ years relevant experience in database administration and management with at least 2 years in leadership position

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Ref Id: 1900000G
Location: Head Office, Lagos
Job: IT Tech, SEC & OPS
Organization: Technology and Services
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time

Description

• Oversee the technologies, tools and techniques used within the team
• Work closely with the business and Engineers on issues related to design and requirements
• Ensure that development standards, policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Drive change to implement efficient and effective strategies as advised by management
• Develop and implement IT standards and procedures to aid in the development of high quality software.
• Ensure that all Engineers within the team understand and follow existing IT standards.
• Work closely with other team leaders and development teams when necessary to create software that is cohesive.
• Work closely with peers in the business to fully understand the business process and requirements.
• Gain enough business knowledge to be able to actively participate in specifying software solutions for business needs.
• Ensure that all software developed within your team satisfies the business requirements as specified.
• Ensure that projects are accurately estimated and delivered to schedule
• Show flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the business.
• Actively contribute to the process of continual improvement, with regard to self, team and systems
• Perform 3rd line support as required.

Qualifications
Education:

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in a Business /IT related discipline
• 2:1 of First class degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or similar technical degree.
• Masters, MBA or a recognized professional certification will be an added advantage

Experience:

• 10 - 15 years of experience in designing, developing and delivering solutions on .NET Platform
• Deep knowledge of SQL database programming language, both MSSQL and Oracle including SQL Language and PL/SQL
• .NET Development framework – .NET Full Framework and .NET Core
• .NET web development frameworks such as ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC and ASP.NET Core
• Programming language mastery at advanced level for C#, VB.NET and Java
• Detail knowledge of Service Oriented architecture and Microservices and Implementation.
• Deep knowledge of building integration services using ASP.NET WEB API and WCF
• Good knowledge of Messaging Systems using Queues and Service Bus
• Good knowledge of DevOps and tooling.
• Advanced knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery Systems using source control such as TFS, Subversion, etc.
• Competency with JavaScript, CSS (Bootstrap Framework) and HTML
• Good working knowledge of front end web frameworks of at least of AngularJS, Knockout, ReactJs, Vue etc
• Experience in Mobile application development using frameworks such as Xamarin, Ionic, PhoneGap.

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Ref No: 1900000F
Location: Lagos
Organization: Technology and Services
Schedule: Regular
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Assist in planning, coordinating and supervising all activities related to the design, development and implementation of the systems and software applications
• Assist development Team Lead in all activities with respect to application development & management operations and support
• Development of integration services to leverage on Core Systems such as Finacle, FEP and others
• Development of prototypes (to improve envisioning and communication) and proof-of-concept systems (to test technology) to validate potential solutions
• Design technical solution including high level ( entity – relationship, data flow) to low level(field structures, database schemas) design
• Develop technical design that will support the development, execution and operations of the service.
• Assist in developing service acceptance criteria. Propose performance levels for new service. Review and verify service requirements with users. Agree and document service acceptance criteria
• Create the service development plan. Review and agree with users
• Build, configure or customise the technical solution (technical code components and services)
• Ensure compilation of code and components into application.
• Manage automation and monitor application integration as code iteratively goes through assembly and product test
• Implement a controlled process that extracts software artifacts from the code repository, transforms it to an integrated product, and returns the result to the code repository
• Actively participate in  unit testing / quality reviews through the build phase to ensure that the solution meets the agreed functional specifications
• Assist in maintaining , supporting and upgrading existing  IT systems and applications
• Participate in the customisation of application packages
• Ensure that solutions meet requirements outlined in the design documentation
• Ensure  accuracy and timeliness in delivery of reports
• Review technical constraints and performance issues of business intelligence and integration solutions
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to reports

Qualifications
Education:

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in a business /IT related discipline
• Masters, MBA or a recognized professional certification will be an added advantage

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in designing, developing and delivering solutions on .NET Platform
• Deep knowledge of SQL database programming language, both MSSQL and Oracle including SQL Language and PL/SQL
• .NET Development framework – .NET Full Framework and .NET Core
• .NET web development frameworks such as ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC and ASP.NET Core
• Programming language mastery at advanced level for C#, VB.NET and Java
• Detail knowledge of Service Oriented architecture and Microservices and Implementation.
• Deep knowledge of building integration services using ASP.NET WEB API and WCF
• Good knowledge of Messaging Systems using Queues and Service Bus
• Good knowledge of DevOps and tooling.
• Advanced knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery Systems using source control such as TFS, Subversion, etc.
• Competency with JavaScript, CSS (Bootstrap Framework) and HTML
• Good working knowledge of front end web frameworks of at least of AngularJS, Knockout, ReactJs, Vue etc
• Experience in Mobile application development using frameworks such as Xamarin, Ionic, PhoneGap.

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Ref No: 1900000E
Location: Lagos
Organization: Technology and Services
Schedule: Regular
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Maintaining Network Architecture & Design and timely update of amendments.
• Establishing the networking environment, designing system configurations, directing system installations, defining, documenting and enforcing system standards
• Collaborate with IT management and department heads to assess near- and long-term Network System and Data Communication Capacity Planning and Growth.
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.
• Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services
• Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Participate in managing all network security solutions.
• Manage all network services defined in the service catalogue and ensure achievement of OLAs
• Ensure proper documentation of all network and communication process/procedures and Configuration items
• Maintaining and Managing Core Network Systems and Data Communication
• Undertaking Data Network Fault investigation of Core Network Systems and Wireless Deployments
• Network Performance Monitoring, Traffic Policing and Priority Queuing to support critical services.
• Datacenter Extension and Business Continuity Management
• Enhance users’ experience to backend servers; applying compression, HTTP traffic optimization, load balancing and content switching with Citrix Netscaler ADC
• Design and Implementation of networks/new solutions and improving resilience of current environment
• Planning changes in line with approved Change management process
• Manage Wavelength Divisional Multiplexer, WDM and measure optical fibre links quality
• Integration of all third-party connections/ systems
• Preparing and maintaining procedures and documentation for network inventory bank-wide, recording incidents, diagnosis and resolution of network challenges, enhancements and modifications to networks, and instructions on network maintenance.

Qualifications
Education:

• First degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Systems Engineering or Operational sciences with strong Information Systems component.
• A second degree in any of these disciplines and/or technical certifications will enhance performance though not essential.

Experience:

• Minimum experience - 2 years relevant work experience in the banking industry or ICT company.

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Ref Id:1900000K
Location: Lagos
Job: FBN Gen. Job Family
Organization: Technology and Services
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time

Description

• Conduct proactive monitoring, operation and maintenance of channels applications and infrastructure (ATM, POS, FEP, etc.) in order to maintain and support operations  and ensure compliance to relevant standards
• Provide technical direction in the area of requirement definition, planning, coordination and implementation of channels applications and infrastructure
• Perform configurations, problems, incidents, IT service continuity and supply
• Assist effort to evaluate, recommend, integrate and coordinate enhancements to the channels applications and infrastructure services
• Assist effort to develop and configure channels infrastructure from conceptualization through stabilization
• Test, debug, document and analyze performance of channels applications and infrastructure components
• Assist with channels infrastructure implementation by analyzing the current system environment and infrastructure and developing implementation and verification procedures to ensure successful installation of systems (hardware/software)
• Provide support to all environments (production, test, QA, development, etc.)
• Conduct event, fault and performance management
• Assist with routine evaluations of resource requirements necessary to maintain and/or expand service levels
• Fulfil service requests and perform routine maintenance and support activities
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to reports

Qualifications
Education:

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in a IT related discipline
• Masters or a recognized professional certification will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in channels system support/ administration
• 1+ years of management experience.

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Ref No: 1900000J
Location: Lagos
Organization: Technology and Services
Schedule: Regular
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Lead proactive monitoring, operation and maintenance of IT infrastructure (Hardware/Software) and other datacenter equipment; in order to maintain and support operations  and ensure compliance to relevant standards
• Provide technical direction in the area of requirement definition, planning, coordination, programming, and implementation of server operating systems
• Work with Enterprise Architects to manage the track of information on all datacenter assets
• Manage configurations, problems, incidents, IT service continuity and supply
• Lead effort to evaluate, recommend, integrate and coordinate enhancements to the datacenter infrastructure and services
• Review system configurations and ensure that the needed configuration elements are made available on site for installation
• Lead effort to develop and configure datacenter infrastructure from conceptualization through stabilization
• Manage effort to test, debug, document and analyze performance of infrastructure components
• Lead infrastructure implementation by analyzing the current system environment and infrastructure and developing implementation and verification procedures to ensure successful installation of systems (hardware/software)
• Lead effort to provide support to all environments (production, test, QA, development, etc.)
• Supervise the planning and monitoring of event, fault and performance management
• Perform routine infrastructure analysis, and evaluation on resource requirements necessary to maintain and/or expand service levels
• Create and maintain database management plan and ensure implementation accordingly
• Fulfil service requests and perform routine maintenance and support activities
• Manage backup and recovery activities of information and computer services, in order to guarantee the operations in case of disaster
• Review installation check list and systems specifications
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to reports
• Prepare plans for development and installation of datacenter infrastructure according to current and future requirements
• Coordinate with IT and the business teams to develop capacity management plans to ensure optimal datacenter operationsImplement test plans (including functionality, integrity, and stress testing; test matrices; and definition of test methodologies and strategy)
• Conduct studies of proposed enhancements in hardware and software and proposes recommendations to IT management
• Work with IT Risk Management to determine and implement  DR requirements based on business needs
• Work with IT Risk Management to ensure the disaster recovery plan is kept current and  operable in case of disaster
• Upgrade obsolete application, data, and infrastructure architecture as required
• Serve as a member of the IT Services  and Supplier Relationship Committee
• Lead proactive monitoring, operation and maintenance of IT infrastructure (Hardware/Software) and other datacenter equipment; in order to maintain and support operations  and ensure compliance to relevant standards
• Provide technical direction in the area of requirement definition, planning, coordination, programming, and implementation of server operating systems
• Work with Enterprise Architects to manage the track of information on all datacenter assets
• Manage configurations, problems, incidents, IT service continuity and supply
• Lead effort to evaluate, recommend, integrate and coordinate enhancements to the datacenter infrastructure and services
• Review system configurations and ensure that the needed configuration elements are made available on site for installation
• Lead effort to develop and configure datacenter infrastructure from conceptualization through stabilization
• Manage effort to test, debug, document and analyze performance of infrastructure components
• Lead infrastructure implementation by analyzing the current system environment and infrastructure and developing implementation and verification procedures to ensure successful installation of systems (hardware/software)
• Lead effort to provide support to all environments (production, test, QA, development, etc.)
• Supervise the planning and monitoring of event, fault and performance management
• Perform routine infrastructure analysis, and evaluation on resource requirements necessary to maintain and/or expand service levels
• Create and maintain database management plan and ensure implementation accordingly
• Fulfil service requests and perform routine maintenance and support activities
• Manage backup and recovery activities of information and computer services, in order to guarantee the operations in case of disaster
• Review installation check list and systems specifications
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to reports
• Prepare plans for development and installation of datacenter infrastructure according to current and future requirements
• Coordinate with IT and the business teams to develop capacity management plans to ensure optimal datacenter operationsImplement test plans (including functionality, integrity, and stress testing; test matrices; and definition of test methodologies and strategy)
• Conduct studies of proposed enhancements in hardware and software and proposes recommendations to IT management
• Work with IT Risk Management to determine and implement  DR requirements based on business needs
• Work with IT Risk Management to ensure the disaster recovery plan is kept current and  operable in case of disaster
• Upgrade obsolete application, data, and infrastructure architecture as required
• Serve as a member of the IT Services  and Supplier Relationship Committee

Qualifications
Education:

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in a IT related discipline
• Masters or a recognized professional certification will be an added advantage

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in managing systems, network and technology infrastructure
• 6+ years of management experience with 1+ years spent in a senior management role

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Ref Id:1900000L
Location: Lagos
Job: FBN Gen. Job Family
Organization: Technology and Services
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time

Description

• Conduct proactive monitoring, operation and maintenance of channels applications and infrastructure (ATM, POS, FEP, etc.) in order to maintain and support operations  and ensure compliance to relevant standards
• Provide technical direction in the area of requirement definition, planning, coordination and implementation of channels applications and infrastructure
• Perform configurations, problems, incidents, IT service continuity and supply
• Assist effort to evaluate, recommend, integrate and coordinate enhancements to the channels applications and infrastructure services
• Assist effort to develop and configure channels infrastructure from conceptualization through stabilization
• Test, debug, document and analyze performance of channels applications and infrastructure components
• Assist with channels infrastructure implementation
• Provide support to all environments (production, test, QA, development, etc.)
• Conduct planning and monitoring of event, fault and performance management
• Fulfill service requests and perform routine maintenance and support activities
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to reports

Qualifications
Education:

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in a IT related discipline
• Masters or a recognized professional certification will be an added advantage

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in channels system support/ administration.