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Job Summary

• The application developer role is a technology focused role intended to provide software development and analysis services to the institution.
• The role would suit someone with proven experience building production, commercial-quality web based applications (in C# 3.0, JAVA and above) that also has proven in depth SQL-Server development experience.
• Applicants must be comfortable with advanced SQL syntax, SQL Server Business Intelligence development and SQL Server (Oracle experience is highly desirable).
• The candidate needs to be flexible and open to new ideas or change with the passion and drive to excel in their career.
• He must be self-directed, organized, and extremely attentive to details. Must also recognize the value of agile, iterative development processes, SDLC and have strong OOD and OOA skills.

Responsibilities
The Application Developer will be expected to have aptitudes, skills, knowledge and experience on the following areas:

• Demonstrable analytical skills with regard to specifying and detailing business processes and requirements.
• Delivery experience with .NET framework, including C#, ADO.NET, LINQ and ASP.NET.
• 5 years delivery experience with Java.
• Extensive experience with SQL Server (2005/2008/2012).
• Extensive experience in the use of Oracle Database.
• Experience with SQL data business intelligence (OLAP, etc…) preferred
• Advanced knowledge and experience in HTML and DHTML, JavaScript, CSS
• Practical experience in Agile development methodologies
• Ability to work both in a collaborative team environment and independently.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with implementation and testing of DB backups, restores and recovery models.
• Database server deployment design, processes, and day-to-day operations, including monitoring and Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO) using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Formulation, management and execution of data test strategies, plans and delivery commitments in concert with business and project management efforts.
• Mobile and web service development experience
• Experience with ticketing systems (e.g.; JIRA, Bugzilla) and managed workflows
• Experience with SharePoint 2010 and above preferred
• Strong familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Team Suite)

Problem Solving:
The Application Developer will often be challenged with new problems to which they will need to rely on strong problem solving skills to resolve:

• The ability to accurately identify the cause of a system/application malfunction, interpret that to management and their colleagues, document and propose resolutions
• Fully understand structured methodologies (e.g. Agile) for using programming code to solve business problems
• Ensure all changes and implementations are well tested and managed in a controlled manner with full rollback plans
• Correctly identify when assistance is required and request it accordingly
• Collaborate with the wider team in matters where their support is required.

People Management and Development:
The post holder will need to show evidence of the following:

• The ability to work well within a team and as part of a larger overall technology team
• They should display strong collaborative characteristics

Experience and Qualifications
Ideal candidate should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.SB.A), computer Science or similar.
• 5 years delivery experience with Java.
• Extensive experience with Oracle database.

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Job Description

• The Senior application developer role is a technology focused role intended to provide software development and analysis services to the group.
• This role is best suited to candidates with proven experience building production, commercial-quality web based solutions with technologies like JAVA, .NET and related technologies and also strong in depth SQL-Server development experience.
• Applicants must be comfortable with advanced SQL syntax, SQL Server development, SQL and Oracle Databases.
• The candidate needs to be flexible and open to new ideas or change with the passion and drive to excel in their career.
• He must be self-directed, organized, and extremely attentive to details. Must have an understanding of agile methodology, iterative development processes, SDLC and have strong OOD and OOA skills.

Responsibilities
The Application Developer will be expected to have aptitudes, skills, knowledge and experience on the following areas:

• Demonstrable analytical skills with regard to specifying and detailing business processes and requirements.
• 10+ years of relevant object-oriented application building experience in a professional environment.Delivery experience with JAVA, .NET framework, including C#, ADO.NET, LINQ and ASP.NET.
• Extensive experience with SQL Server (2005/2008/2012).
• Extensive experience in the use of Oracle 10g & 11g Database.
• Experience with SQL data business intelligence (OLAP, etc…) preferred
• Advanced knowledge and experience in HTML and DHTML, JavaScript, CSS
• Practical experience in Agile development methodologies
• Formulation, management and execution of data test strategies, plans and delivery commitments in concert with business and project management efforts.
• Mobile and web service development experience
• Experience with ticketing systems (e.g.; JIRA, Bugzilla) and managed workflows
• Strong familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Team Suite)

Problem Solving:
The Application Developer will often be challenged with new problems to which they will need to rely on strong problem solving skills to resolve:

• The ability to accurately identify the cause of a system/application malfunction, interpret that to management and their colleagues, document and propose resolutions
• Fully understand structured methodologies (e.g. Agile) for using programming code to solve business problems
• Ensure all changes and implementations are well tested and managed in a controlled manner with full rollback plans
• Correctly identify when assistance is required and request it accordingly
• Collaborate with the wider team in matters where their support is required.

People Management and Development:
The successful will also be required to possess the following:

• The ability to work well within a team and as part of a larger overall technology team
• They should display strong collaborative characteristics

Experience and Qualifications
Ideal candidate should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.SB.A), Computer Science, Computer or Electronic Engineering or similar disciplines.
• 10 years delivery experience with Java or .NET technologies
• Extensive experience with Oracle database.

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Job Description

• We are looking to recruit a Senior Technical Architect. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to apply technical and enterprise business knowledge and experience to coordinate the architectural design, development, implementation and support of various information technology (IT) solutions encompassing multiple specializations, platforms, and technologies.

Responsibilities and Functions

• Provide technical architecture reviews, utilize industry best practices and patterns, and help align business capabilities to technical capabilities.
• Ensure that the application/systems, data and technology aspects of the enterprise architecture are driven by the business imperatives of the organization and that the requirements driving the overall architecture are managed consistently and effectively.
• Create architectural vision and strategy for new and existing solutions.
• Lead enterprise architecture projects & producing architecture deliverables.
• Sign off system requirements, identify resources, and estimate timelines for project completion.
• Adopt optimal information management approaches through an understanding of evolving business needs and technology capabilities.
• Be part of a team of product development team in defining and planning business architecture/standards for multiple applications that are consistent with overall enterprise application architecture and in alignment with corporate strategies and initiatives.

Requirements/Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in the field of Computer Science or Electronic Engineering/associated technology fields.
• Post NYSC 8+ years related professional work experience
• TOGAF
• The ideal candidate must possess a good understanding of the interdependency between technology, operations and business needs in addition to a successful track record delivering large complex projects under a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Skills & Abilities Needed:

• 7+ years strong development experience
• Experience designing, implementing and deploying Service Oriented Applications using Oracle SOA Suite using JDeveloper.
• HTML, XML, Java/Javascript, J2EE, Web Services or .Net.
• Oracle Database

Competencies:

• Must have understanding of Enterprise Application Integration methods and general architectural principles.
• Implementation of process automation, leveraging on integration, technologies based on the Enterprise Service Oriented Architecture Framework.
• Implementation of SLA and Notification Services for process and service monitoring.
• Orchestration technology implementation, administration and customization.
• Implementation of Business Activity Monitoring with performance indicator and dashboards for services.
• Solution design and analysis for process integration.
• Software development methodologies experience and structured approaches to system development.
• Strong business analysis skills, experience, including development of business vision and strategies, functional decomposition, requirements capture, process modeling
• High level of technical field expertise.
• Knowledge of Network topology and software systems
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills.

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Job Description

• The ideal candidate will responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.
• This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and Partners.
• This individual will assist project teams with technical issues in the Initiation and Planning phases of the company’s standard Project Methodology (SDLC).
• These activities include the definition of needs, benefits, and technical strategy; research & development within the project life-cycle; technical analysis and design; and support of operations staff in executing, testing and rolling-out the solutions.
• Participation on projects is focused on smoothing the transition of projects from development staff to production staff by performing operations activities within the project life-cycle.
• This individual is accountable for the following systems: Linux and Windows (both physical and virtual) systems that support LAN infrastructure; Linux, Windows and Application systems that support security and email systems;
• Responsibilities on these systems include installation, engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development.

Job Functions

• Analysing system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems.
• Introducing and integrating new technologies into existing data center environments.
• Performing routine audits of systems and software.
• Performing backups.
• Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.
• Installing and configuring new hardware and software (e.g. database systems).
• Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, etc.
• Answering technical queries and dealing with often frustrated users.
• Responsibility for security.
• Responsibility for documenting the configuration of the system.
• Troubleshooting any reported problems.
• System performance tuning.
• Ensuring that the network infrastructure is up and running.

Educational Qualification

• B.Sc degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics will be a distinct advantage.
• Minimum of 4+ years post National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in server/desktop administration; experience within an exchange or financial services organization preferred
• CISCO CCIE full certification (written and Lab Exam).

Experience:

• Systems Administration/System Engineer certification in Unix and Microsoft (preferred);
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills