Current Job Vacancies at GigaLayer

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GigaLayer is empowering businesses and individuals with tools and services to support their online presence. We are doing this by building a foundation of incredible technology & design in the hosting industry and most importantly we are just getting started. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Advance PHP Developer Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time About the Position

• We are looking for an outstanding Developer to be responsible for coding and building our internal applications and web services. You will be working with databases, php applications, git and frameworks like larval etc.
• You should be able to write clean code and ensure your programs run properly. We also expect you to be be passionate about building software and perform well working in a team, along with other developers and web designers.

The Responsibilities

• Produce well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Build basic layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices
• Utilize data from various back-end services and databases
• Collect and review specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Prepare and maintain software documentation
• Maintain, expand, and scale our applications as assigned
• Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• Working experience building and using APIs internally and externally.

Requirements

• 2years or more experience of working as a Web Developer or Web Programmer
• Significant experience with MySQL DB, PHP, Javascript, and related frameworks.
• Good experience with relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development
• Professional knowledge of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
• Excellent knowledge of modern HTML/CSS
• Experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools
• Understanding of Search Engine Optimisation process
• Strong problem solving skills with a creative approach
• Strong organisational skills with a good ability to prioritize tasks
• Good ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques.
• BSc in computer science or other related area.

    Job Title: UI/UX Designer Location: Lagos Job Type: Full-Time About the position

• We are looking for an experienced UI Designer to create amazing user experiences, helping our products to be highly attractive and competitive.
• You should be keen in clean and artful design and be able to translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and artefacts, creating beautiful, intuitive, and functional user interfaces for our web developement and projects.

The Responsibilities

• Work together with product management and engineering to build innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals and experience
• Participate in all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering
• Develop original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design roadblocks
• Prepare wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
• Discuss designs and key milestone deliverables with peers and executive level stakeholders
• Perform user research and evaluate user feedback
• Set design guidelines, best practices and standards
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies

Our Requirements

• 2+ years' experience of working on a UI Designer position
• Profound UI design skills with a solid portfolio of design projects
• Significant experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps
• Significant experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, OmniGraffle, or other visual design and wire-framing tools
• Good practical experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping.
• Strong visual design skills with good understanding of user-system interaction
• Strong presentational and team player abilities
• Strong problem-solving skills with creative approach
• Experience of working in an Agile/Scrum development process
• BS or MS degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or other related area

    Job Title: Linux System Administrator Location: Lagos Job type: Full time About the position

• We are looking for a System Administrator to maintain our servers and to handle immediate issues, network uptime and more, together with our pool of engineers and administrators.
• Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users.
• Your goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

Job Responsibilities

• Install and configure Linux servers.
• Manage sever configurations and firewalls
• Manage network stability and abuse reports.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and outages.
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls.
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models.
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies.
• Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Linux Administrator or similar role.
• Experience with Linux-distros, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
• Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery.
• Ability to create scripts in Perl and Bash or other system admin language.
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• B.Sc/BA in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification will be a plus (e.g. RHCSA Certification).

    Job Title: Content Manager Location: Lagos About the position

• We are looking for well seasoned Content Manager to join our team. An editor and writer who can manage all our written contents ranging from Newsletters, Emails, Blog, Knowledge base etc. The duties will include sharing content (social media) to raise brand awareness and monitoring web traffic and metrics to identify best practices.
• Our ideal candidate is an experienced professional with demonstrable creative writing skills. As a Content Manager, you should perform well under deadlines and be detail-oriented.
• If you are also an expert in content optimisation and brand consistency, we would like to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop content strategy aligned with short-term and long-term marketing targets.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to plan and develop site content, style and layout.
• Create and publish engaging content.
• Edit, proofread and improve writers’ posts on our blog.
• Liaise with content writers to ensure brand consistency.
• Optimise content according to SEO.
• Use content management systems to analyse website traffic and users engagement metrics.
• Manage content distribution to online channels and social media platforms to increase web traffic.
• Develop an editorial calendar and ensure content team is on board.
• Ensure compliance with law (e.g. copyright and data protection).
• Stay up-to-date with developments and generate new ideas to draw audience’s attention.

Our Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Content manager.
• Hands on experience with MS Office and WordPress.
• Basic technical knowledge of HTML and web publishing.
• Knowledge of SEO and web traffic metrics.
• Familiarity with social media.
• Excellent writing skills in English.
• Attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Degree in Journalism, Marketing or relevant field.

    Job Title: Sales Manager Location: Lagos Sales Manager Job Type: Full-Time The Position

• We are looking for a high-performing Sales Manager to help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our mouth and eyes on the right channel to our customers
• You will be responsible for maximising our sales exponential, crafting and implementing sales plans with the management.
• You will be responsible for driving the numbers, executing our growth plans and watching over our numbers
• We are looking for he/she that can help us sell Ice to an Eskimo.

The Responsibilities

• Achieve growth and hit sales targets.
• Design and implement strategic sales plan that expands our customer base and ensure strong presence in the market.
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by staying constantly in contact with them and understanding their needs.
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team.
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status.

Our Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
• Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close.
• Strong business sense and industry expertise.
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills.

    Job Title: Finance & Admin Officer Location: Lagos, NG Job Type: Full-Time About the position

• We are looking for a reliable Finance Officer who will be responsible for the financial health of our company and help us to administer accounting operations in compliance with legal requirements. You will also perform management of our financial transactions and procedures, on a daily basis.
• We expect you to be familiar with audits, invoices and budget preparations. You should have experience in managing accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Besides it is required to have excellent organisational skills and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks.
• This role also doubles as our admin officer. Ultimately, you’ll help maintain our company’s financial health and make sure we use our resources beneficially.

The Responsibilities

• Manage financial activities with daily transactions.
• Prepare reports and balance sheets.
• Track and reconcile bank statements.
• Create cost analysis reports (fixed and variable costs).
• Process tax payments.
• Support monthly payroll and keep organised records.
• Manage our online merchant and all inflow and outflow transactions.
• Process invoices and follow up with clients, suppliers and partners as needed.
• Provide administrative support during budget preparation.
• Participate in quarterly and annual audits.
• Handle all our tax payments and reporting.

Our Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Finance Officer or similar role.
• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
• Experience using financial softwares.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge of financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Sharp time management skills.
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.
• B.Sc Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• Professional qualification as a CFA/CPA is considered a plus.

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

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