Job Openings at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Job Brief

• We are actively searching for a highly competent Data Architect to join our dynamic team.
• In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing and optimizing conceptual and logical database models.
• Your responsibilities will include analyzing system requirements, implementing data migration strategies, and ensuring the efficient and secure storage of company information.

Responsibilities

• Develop database solutions to store and retrieve company information
• Developing and implementing an overall organizational data strategy that is in line with business processes. The strategy includes data model designs, database development standards, implementation and management of data warehouses and data analytics systems.
• Identifying data sources, both internal and external, and working out a plan for data management that is aligned with organizational data strategy.
• Coordinating and collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors for the smooth functioning of the enterprise data system.
• Managing end-to-end data architecture, from selecting the platform, designing the technical architecture, and developing the application to finally testing and implementing the proposed solution..
• Defining and managing the flow of data and dissemination of information within the organization.
• Integrating technical functionality, ensuring data accessibility, accuracy, and security.
• Conducting a continuous audit of data management system performance, refine whenever required, and report immediately any breach or loopholes to the stakeholders.
• Install and configure information systems to ensure functionality
• Analyze structural requirements for new software and applications
• Migrate data from legacy systems to new solutions
• Design conceptual and logical data models and flowcharts
• Improve system performance by conducting tests, troubleshooting and integrating new elements
• Optimize new and current database systems
• Define security and backup procedures
• Coordinate with the Data Science department to identify future needs and requirements
• Provide operational support for Management Information Systems (MIS).

Job Requirements and Skills

• BSc in Computer Science or relevant field
• 7-10 years of experience
• Certified Data management Professional (CDMP)
• Proven work experience as a Data Architect, Data Scientist, Data Analyst or similar role
• In-depth understanding of database structure principles
• Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of systems development, including system development life cycle, project management approaches and requirements, design and testing techniques
• Proficiency in data modeling and design, including SQL development and database administration
• Understanding of predictive modeling, NLP and text analysis, Machine Learning
• Ability to implement common data management and reporting technologies, as well as the basics of columnar and NoSQL databases, data visualization, unstructured data, and predictive analytics.
• Data mining, visualization, and Machine Learning skills
• Knowledge of programming languages Python, C/C++, Java, and Perl.

Salary
Very Attractive.

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Job Brief

• We are looking for a Technical Architect to design the structure of our IT systems and oversee programs to ensure the proper architecture is implemented.
• In this role, you should be an excellent communicator who is able to translate complex requirements into functional architecture. We’d also like you to have hands-on experience in software development and be able to manage complex programs.
• Your goal will be to ensure our internal IT framework operates properly.

Responsibilities

• Understand company needs to define system specifications
• Assess the requirements of huge systems and divide them into smaller, more manageable components.
• Design and develop the framework of technological systems, then consult with the client on them.
• Inform software designers and developers on system requirements, explain system structure to them, and.Choose appropriate software and hardware and offer integration techniques.
• Manage and guide teams in the creation and implementation of assigned programs.
• Assist with the resolution of technical issues when they arise.
• Do testing methods to ensure that systems are functioning properly.
• Ascertain that systems meet quality standards and processes.
• Collaborate with senior IT staff to develop strategies for the organization's future IT needs.
• Evaluate and select appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods
• Oversee assigned programs (e.g. conduct code review) and guide team members
• Ensure the implementation of the agreed architecture and infrastructure
• Monitor systems to ensure they meet both user needs and business goals
• Create progress reports.

Job Requirements and Skills

• BSc / BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• 7-10 years of experience, relevant technical certification
• Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Project Manager
• Hands-on experience with software development and system administration
• Understanding of strategic IT solutions
• Experience in project management and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
• Knowledge of selected coding languages (e.g. JavaScript, Java)
• Familiarity with various operating systems (e.g. Windows, UNIX) and databases (e.g. MySQL)
• Experience in cloud technologies (e.g. VMware)
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Organizational and leadership skills
• Capability to prioritize, delegate, meet deadlines, and work under duress.

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Job Summary

• DevOps Engineer would work with different IT departments and development teams to implement software strategies. They need to be flexible with the plans, deal with complex situations, assure product quality, and collaborate with different development teams.

Responsibilities 
Documentation:

• Hands-on client project support, minimizing service outages, supervise and produce documentation for issue tracking.
• As a DevOps Engineer, you need to consult with the clients, stakeholders, and developers to understand the requirements from both sides.
• Create and manage best practice documents and procedures to provide a uniform, compliant cloud environment for production implementation, Update Knowledge base, and Standard Operating Procedures.

System Analysis:

• Analyzing the current technologies used by the company and introduce new strategies to improve the development life cycle.

Design and Development:

• One of the key responsibilities of a DevOps Engineer is to provide such IT solutions to improve the development infrastructure of the organization. They can also automate several processes and reduce the risk occurring while coding, testing, and deploying the software products.

Collaboration and Support:

• To yield good results, you should monitor and perform technical analysis of the application development process. You should also collaborate with operations and development teams to mitigate the risks associated with the product life-cycle and improve the overall scalability and reliability of the application.

Software Testing:

• Software testing is a crucial part of the SDLC model and consumes a substantial amount of time. Therefore, it is important for engineers to automate the process of testing various software and minimize errors.

Deployment:

• Another important aspect that DevOps Engineers need to oversee is software deployment. They should fix the software production environment and automate the deployment process for new updates.

Performance Management:

• Use business-oriented operations to achieve successful development and identify alternative solutions for reducing the gap between the productions and deployment period.
• Responsible to implement automation where needed, create/improving monitoring strategies, and maintenance and optimization of Azure-based infrastructure.

Troubleshooting:

• Perform routine analysis of the production environment and ensure that operations for each project run smoothly.
• Be the point of escalation for troubleshooting and remediating Azure cloud issues.

Requirements

• Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information Technology or another related field.
• Experience: Minimum 4-7 years

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Azure (IaaS and PaaS) experience in managing configuration for Azure cloud-based Application Development and Implementation
• Well Versed in PowerShell Scripting, ARM Templates, Azure AD, App Service Plans, Azure Service Environments (Isolated Plans)
• Experienced with Azure PaaS Configuration and Administration of Azure Resources.
• Strong understanding of commonly used Azure PaaS Services viz. SQL PaaS, Azure Functions, Web Jobs, Bots, Redis, ServiceBus, etc.
• Experienced with Azure SDK / API experience.
• Knowledge with Azure Key Vault and Azure Storage
• Experience with Application Code Deployment and Configuration on Azure Environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with Code Debugging experience in Azure PaaS Hosted Environment.
• Knowledge and experience with working on PowerShell, JSON, XML, or similar scripting language.
• Experienced with VM Build & Management from VHD, establishes policy and ability to create policy.
• Experience in the process of Incident/Change/Problem management.
• Hand on experience in handling high-priority Incident and troubleshooting.

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Job Description

• Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone or electronically. May aid concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, Internet, Network-LAN and operating systems diagnosing problems and performing troubleshooting activities.
• Plan, create, publish, and share new content (including original text, images, video, and code) daily that builds meaningful customer connections, increases brand awareness and encourages community members to engage with the brand.

Responsiblities

• Expertise in Windows administration.
• Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
• Extensive hands-on experience in set-up and administration of various desktop and cloud-based productivity tools (e.g. Google Docs, MSOffice / Mac Office, Sage and Office Internet and LAN, etc.)
• Ability to solve problems quickly and automate processes to speed resolution.
• Experience with utilizing and administering Helpdesk or Defect Tracking systems.
• Experience with supporting video, presentation, and audio-conferencing equipment and software.
• Hands-on experience with social media and Web Site Management
• Resolve and debug user problems for serious adverse event tracking, reporting system and document management systems.
• Train and support for the end-user community.
• Gather additional requirements and provide end-user support by working closely with end users.
• Identify and develop required written and online support documentation.
• Test system development life cycle of applications.
• Participate in client meetings as needed for systems discussion.
• Maintain and update training and support tracking records.
• Research, record and resolve client phone calls into the call centre from correspondent Home Office contacts and client consumer end users.
• Coordinate new user access and establish systems with various support groups.
• Provide feedback to the manager and other members on process change suggestions.
• Train new clients on company Product Services administration and support procedures.
• Administer new user IDs and maintain existing access.
• Configure printers, applications and email profiles.
• Support end-user application installation and maintain workstation builds.
• Expertise in Web Site and Email configuration and administration.
• Security-minded: work with security and compliance personnel to execute periodic security tasks; participate in internal and external audits; provide continuous improvements to the compliance and security IT processes.

Requirements and Skills

• Graduate Qualifications: IT degree from a recognised University REQUIRED.
• Post Graduate Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree Technology OR MBA is of ADVANTAGE.
• Experience: 4+ years’ experience in System Administration and end User Support NYSC is ESSENTIAL.
• Certifications and Training Requirements: ITIL, MOF, MCITP, MCTS, MCPD, MCA, MCSE, SAGE certification or relevant Qualifications are of ADVANTAGE.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Outstanding Process and Systems Documentation, Attention to Detail, Highly Organised, Conflict Resolution, Presentation Skills, Excellent Communication skills, Highly Organised, Team Oriented and Leadership, High Tolerance for Stress, Problem Management (analysis and resolution), Customer Service Orientation, Relationship Builder, High level of Integrity, Time and Priority Management Skills, People Management and Negotiation skills. Superior Analytical.
• Dedicated, good team consciousness.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative teamwork
• Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Leadership and People Management Behaviour skills
• Integrity.