Recent Jobs at AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited, 29th October, 2019

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AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited is a member of an international network of Microfinance Banks under Access Holding Microfinance AG(www.accessholding.com), with its Head office in Berlin, Germany. The Group provides world class banking services to micro, small and medium enterprises and private individuals in Africa and Asia. It has been spreading out to other countries across the globe rapidly. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: BI/SQL Developer Location: Lagos Main Task & Responsibilities

Working with MS SQL Server
Updating and optimization of T-SQL inquiries
Establishment of reports on SSRS, SQL, Excel
Designing services and scripts on SSIS, SSAS, and SSMS
Team player in application development by leveraging on technology
Comment on/document own code according to standards and guidelines
Document deployment instructions in line with operating procedures
Update knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications
Develop tactical tools in order to streamline or bring more efficiency within processes
Be a player in business process re-engineering within the department
Maintain and develop knowledge of products, and processes

Necessary Experience and Knowledge

Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline with cognate experience
At least 3-year experience of database (MSSQL SERVER)
Deep knowledge of T-SQL, ability of writing complex inquiries and their optimization
Good Knowledge of MS SQL Reporting Services and MS Excel
Experience of developing technical documentations
Sociability, focusing the attention to details, ability of providing the ideas both to technical and non-technical addressees, analytical thought, skill of working in team.
Collaborative, consultative and customer-oriented approach
Fluent English, both in writing and orally
Knowledge of R or Python programming would be an asset
Experience in financial sector would be an added advantage

Job Title: Application Admin Expert Location: Monrovia, Liberia Department: IT Length of contract: 1 year renewable Job Description

The Application Admin Expert shall work as a strategic support staff to the IT Department and be responsible to aid the CIO in ensuring that application systems are maintained, available, secured, and deployed in line with the Bank standards.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Planning, deploying, configuring and maintaining ABL applications and electronic channels
Install, manage and administer database servers such as MSSQL, MySQL and others
Manages and support the Core Banking Application (myMBS)
Ensure regular database backup, storage, and recovery at all times.
Ensure database design, installation requirements and deployment.
Assist in conduction training for end user on the use of core banking application (myMBS) and other applications and provide information on resolving problems.
Implementing new releases and patch updated of Bank Applications;
Installs new banking software modules, updates or fixes (planning, local testing and in case of new functionalities, train the trainer)
Develop customized reports.
Function as second level support for questions related to the business functionality of the banking system
Supervise applications projects in connection with Banking Application
Maintain and update documentation of systems and applications
Understanding of API – working and connecting with API of other vendors
Capable of API delivery end to end which includes Planning, Design, Development, Testing, and Delivery of API(s).
Transfer knowledge to other IT Colleagues.

Requirements

Ability to implement and troubleshoot applications problems
Experience of Web applications deployment (Web Application Proxy, Reverse proxy, Load-balancing)
Strong experience of MS SQL setup, configuration, administration, monitoring, performance optimization and backup
Knowledge on current mobile technologies
Abreast with current technologies in application development
Familiarity with various programming languages and technologies (e.g. C/C++, JAVA, Python, RUBY, SQL,CURL,Nodejs RESTful APIs, etc.)
Sound experience in software deployment project coordination
High level understanding of Server technologies would be beneficial
Knowledge of computer network, hardware and software.
Knowledge of network security methods and techniques
Ability to operate on a scheduled 24-hour on-call basis
Strong inter-personal, writing and communication skills
Output-oriented work habits
At least 2 years experience in similar position

Other Benefits

Health Insurance
Free Accommodation will be provided in the company’s apartment
Bonus Based on satisfactory completed project at the discretion of Management
20 days Annual Leave with 1 return flight paid by the company

Job Title: IT Technical Project Manager Ref Code: REFCODE:ITTPM/OCT/019 Location: Lagos Job Summary

The IT technical project manager will carry out IT infrastructure planning by consolidating inputs from various stakeholders and converting them into actionable IT Infrastructure implementation plans. Coordinate the on-site work of external IT infrastructure provider, local IT team, software solution vendors, service providers and related stakeholders.
He will take ownership of software implementation activities based on target software architecture designs and plans.

Main Responsibilities

Project Management of multi-country IT Projects
Manage, oversee and deliver integrated infrastructure/systems plans
Vendor Management for the following fields: IT Infrastructure, Datacenters, Internet Services, Software and web solutions
Stakeholder management and collaboration with IT and business project managers
Ensure timely delivery of the different phases of the different projects at the required quality
Budget calculation, cost planning and reporting
Manage budget for projects and changes
Travelling across Sub-Sahara Africa to supervise project implementation team(s).

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience within IT industry and preferably within consulting firms
At least 4 years of relevant experience in IT project management preferably in a multi-location / multi-country environment or Banking environment or Consulting environment
Ability to manage pressure situations and provide outstanding service delivery to competing priorities for requests, inquiries and meeting high client expectations.
Ability to take responsibility and work autonomously.

Necessary Experience and Knowledge:

Experience in IT Infrastructure planning and deployment
Experience coordinating IT infrastructure delivery vendors and internal teams
Experience documenting IT infrastructure designs
Experience in ICT infrastructure auditing, gap analysis and documentation
Experience managing different stakeholders such as software vendors, internal development team and software quality assurance team.
Experience in Contracting and management of local ICT vendors and providers
Experience planning Windows Server technologies (HyperV, MS AD, LDAP, GPO, WAP, MS Licensing, load-balancing)
Experience with Data Network planning (LAN/WAN concepts, data transmission, routing, protocol stack, DNS, DHCP, load balancing, firewalls, web application proxies)
Experience with storage technologies (SAN, NAS, FE, RAID) including backup and data replication technologies
Experience in implementation of virtualized server infrastructures with centralized storage and DC networking
Experience of overall Database planning, administration, monitoring, optimization, backup
Experience of MS SQL setup, configuration, administration, monitoring, optimization, backup
Experience documenting software architecture blueprints, designs, deployment guidelines
Experience of Web applications deployment (Web Application Proxy, Reverse proxy, Load-balancing)
Experience implementing MS Navision Dynamics, WSO2, UT Route solutions would be beneficial
Knowledge of ITSM frameworks and practices including ITIL, ISO27001
Knowledge of IT Project Management best practices.

Job Title: Senior IT Service Desk Officer Location: Lagos Main Responsibilities Accountability of IT Service Delivery:

Ensure end-user satisfaction at the defined level (as initial point of contact of users)
Ensure continuous IT service delivery to end-users as well as agreed resolution time
Ensure compliance to layer 1 information security, policies and operating procedures.

Support in team coordination:

Assist in coordinating the IT service desk activities to deliver IT services to different geographic areas
Assist in managing schedules and workloads of team members in a proactive manner
Deliver training when required, implement approved process improvements
Compile reports to track adherence to established service-level targets
Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the equipment tracking database
Contributing to the maintenance of the business internal knowledge base
Creating and updating relevant documentation.

IT Service Desk:

Manage and follow-up on all IT Requests
Escalate unresolved issues/requests to 2nd Line in a timely manner
Document internal procedures and ensure effective monitoring

MIS:

Support the release deployment to the branches
Utilize and maintain the IT service desk tracking software
Ensure proper monitoring of periodical IT operations reports within the department

IT Security:

Ensure and maintain internal IT Operations security as it relates to general information security policies and guidelines.

Requirements Necessary experience and knowledge:

Minimum OND in Computer Science or related discipline
At least four years of relevant experience in a similar environment
Broad knowledge of network, infrastructure, application, database and generic IT services
Able to pick up new technologies fairly quickly
Soft skills: customer-focused, effective communication, problem-solving, analytical mind
Basic ITIL knowledge would be of advantage
Any I.T. Certification will be an added advantage

Deadline: Friday, 8th November, 2019. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV as an attachment to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail. Note