Job Vacancies at ARM Pension Managers (PFA) Limited

Summary

• The Database & Sharepoint Administrator helps to take on the management and development of MS SharePoint and MS SQL Databases in the enterprise.
• S/He provides support and guidance for the organization's MS SharePoint users, ensures SharePoint functionality, updates the software as necessary, and addresses and resolves any issues with the software performance.
• S/He is also responsible for the management of the existing databases in the enterprise thereby ensuring maximum uptime is achieved on the platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, and administer databases to be consistent, clearly defined, and secure.
• Manage direct and privileged access to databases.
• Plan and implement application and data provisioning.
• Develop and maintain complex database schemas and logical designs.
• Provide technical direction in the area of requirement definition, planning, coordination, programming, and implementation of databases.
• Track and maintain all information on databases.
• Proactively manage, configure and administer databases in all environments (production, test, QA, development, etc.).
• Perform configuration and administration, event, fault and performance management.
• Provide support to all environments (production, test, QA, development, etc.)
• Fulfil service requests and perform routine maintenance and support activities.
• Perform backup and recovery activities of information and computer services, in order to guarantee the operations in case of disaster.
• Proactively monitor database activity and usage and provide warnings when these reach critical thresholds.
• Design, configure, implement, and administer MS SharePoint.
• Maintains records of SharePoint updates, maintenance, and activity.
• Provides technical support for SharePoint users.
• Keeps apprised of Microsoft updates to SharePoint software.
• Applies updates to MS SharePoint as necessary.
• Holds training and informational sessions to teach employees how to use SharePoint.

Requirements

• Minimum of a First Degree or its equivalent in a Business / IT related discipline.
• Master's or recognized professional certifications will be an added advantage.

Core SFIA 6 Skill Requirements:

• Data Management (DATM 4)
• Database/ Repository Design (DBDS 4)
• Availability Management (AVMT 4)
• Service Level Management (SLMO 4)
• IT Operations (ITOP 2)
• Database Administration (DBAD 4)
• Problem Management (PBMG 3)
• MS SharePoint Management (MSP 4).

Other SFIA 6 Skill Requirements:

• Requirements Definition and Management (REQM 2)
• Learning Delivery (ETDL 3).

Other Required Knowledge and Capabilities:

• Proficient knowledge of infrastructure design, implementation and operations
• Proficient knowledge of infrastructure and service delivery
• Proficient understanding of service management tools for event management, provisioning and monitoring
• Good knowledge of enterprise applications systems
• Proficient knowledge of database architecture
• 5+ years of experience in Data Centre Management.
• 2+ years of experience in Microsoft SharePoint 2016 and above.

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Summary

• S/He is responsible for translating business specifications and technical requirements into well-engineered, tested, and SDLC-compliant deployed application systems.
• S/He will provide application development, problem analysis, production support, and technical/compliance support for enterprise initiatives.
• The Application Developer (Back-end) will design and develop technical specifications and code solutions in response to business or functional requirements, test custom enhancements in existing code, coordinate application of maintenance patches, and provide application support for production processing.
• S/He will draft and maintain system and user documentation for enhancements and system modifications including end-user training materials and test plans.

Responsibilities

• Implement new business application software, capturing end-user requirements and configuring, testing, and integrating as necessary.
• Implement new releases of existing business application software, capturing end-user requirements and configuring, testing, and integrating as necessary.
• Design, create, test, and document new and amended SQL, packages and programs from supplied specifications in accordance with agreed standards.
• Develop, implement and report the findings of suitable test schedules to measure and improve the quality of ICT solutions being deployed, to ensure that new and amended systems, configurations, packages, or services, together with any interfaces, perform as specified.
• Integrate and test components and/or subsystems and their interfaces in order to create operational services.
• Work closely with team members and vendors to tune and troubleshoot applications
• Develop bespoke applications when required in line with development policy.
• Write well-designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• Perform other related duties/special projects as assigned to support the IT business initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of First Degree or equivalent relevant subject
• 3+ years experience in technology development
• Must possess knowledge of and proficiency with object-oriented programming concepts, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, Ionic, Angular, Firebase, ReactJS, CSS, SQL, and XML
• Experience with backlog grooming, sprint management and source control using tools such as Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Github.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with MVC frameworks required with Laravel Framework preferred
• Familiarity with Vue Familiarity with Flutter.