Information Technology Roles at Bincom ICT Solutions Limited

Job Description/Summary

• We are looking for Information Technology (IT) Business Analyst Intern + Project Assistant to work with our software development team.
• This is a short term internship ( 6 months - 1 year contract) position. Suitable for industrial attachment (minimum 6 months), NYSC , Fresh Graduates and Trainees.

About the Role

• To support the Project Manager and Project officers in the delivery of several distinct projects which require an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who can work autonomously and as part of a team.
• The Project Assistant will be required to work with a variety of stakeholders within and outside the organisation
• The ideal candidate will need to assist to deliver effective, highly competent project support and consistently deliver in a person-centred environment which promotes positive relationships.
• Responsible for assisting the PM with the development of properly formatted specifications/work items and estimates containing all required technical information and project delivery information.
• Will assist the project managers in their key role of working as a liaison among Internal and External stakeholders including clients in order to understand the structure, policies, and operations of an organization, and to recommend solutions.

The ideal candidate will assist in all or some of the of the following:

• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• Handle requests for information and data
• Prepare written responses to routine enquiries
• Minute taking
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments
• Prepare agendas for meetings and prepare schedules
• Contribute to the work of the organisation as appropriate.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Tech Savvy with a Passion for IT
• Past experience in IT Business Analysis and/or IT Project management is required (Informal / Pre-Graduation but VERIFIABLE experience will suffice)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Documentation and Administrative Skills
• Ability to learn new skills fast

Experience, Skills & Personal Competencies:

• Very strong knowledge of Microsoft Packages (or similar) - Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, Publisher, Databases, etc
• Working in an office environment
• Working with clients and the public (face to face or telephone)
• Working in a high pressure team
• Report writing Skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and adjust to the needs
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Accuracy / attention to detail
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Adaptability
• Time Management
• Applicants must have a passion for IT
• A can do attitude
• Innovative & creative
• Self-motivated
• Have good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Enthusiastic and flexible
• Able to use own initiative

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Work duties include work on development and implementation of a wide variety of Web-based products using PHP, JavaScript, MySQL and AJAX.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a team-oriented environment to develop complex Web-based applications.
• Maintain existing codebases to include troubleshooting bugs and adding new features.
• Convert data from various formats (Excel, ACCESS etc.) into developed databases.
• Interface with customers directly to: gather requirements, troubleshoot problems, training etc.
• Balance a variety of concurrent projects.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute to new ideas required in a diverse, fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment.
• Detailed knowledge of web application development and extensive experience using PHP and Javascript as well as relational   databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Proven hands on experience with web application frameworks such as CAKE, Zend, etc.
• Proven hands on experience with JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery and EXT JS
• Proven hands on experience with SECURE CODING techniques
• Experience developing cross-browser frontends using XHTML, CSS, AJAX, JavaScript.
• Organization and analytic skills, with strong problem solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with version control systems such as SVN and CVS
• Hands on experience with LINUX especially using command line tools and writing SHELL scripts
• Experience using common business software such as WORD, PowerPoint, Excel and VISIO to visualize, discuss and present   ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.

Job Experience

• 3+ years creating complex, data-driven applications for the web using PHP, MySQL, Javascript, CSS, etc.
• 3+ years writing and maintaining SQL in the PostgreSQL or MySQL databases.

Education
Bachelor's degree (in Computer Science or related field) or equivalent with 3+ years direct hands on experience.