Recent Openings at Softcom Limited

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Softcom is a group of professionals whose overarching goal is to add value. For 3 years, we have supported organisations in their quest for impact and growth using Technology. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Human Resource Associate Location: Lagos Department: Human Resource Reporting to: Human Resource Manager Employment Type: Project Based Duration of Project: 3months (renewable based on project continuity) Summary of Functions

• Softcom Limited is looking for a skilled HR Associate who will recruit, support and develop talent through managing the implementation of policies and managing procedures.
• You will be responsible for administrative tasks and you’ll contribute to making the company a better place to work.
• If you are passionate about HR and highly efficient, give us a chance to meet you. We expect you to have knowledge of various HR functions.
• We want to see a committed and approachable individual and be impressed with your character and skills. The goal will be to provide excellent assistance and support to employees and managers.

Job Description

• Providing support to the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.
• Providing advice on policies and procedures
• Preparing payroll and advising Accounts on Monthly salary payment
• Plan and execute performance management processes
• Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
• Be responsible for recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
• Creating and implementing effective onboarding plans
• Maintain employee records (attendance, etc.) according to policy and legal requirements
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance

Qualifications

• B.Sc/BA in Business Administration, Social Studies or relevant field; Further training will be a plus
• Master's in Human Resource Management will be added advantage
• Professional Membership of CIPM, CIPD, SHRM
• 3 years HRM Experience

Skills:

• Proven experience as HR officer, or other HR position
• Knowledge of HR functions (payroll & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.)
• Understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures
• Proficient in MS Office
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Strong ethics and reliability

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Job Title: Front End Developer Location: Lagos Employment type: Project Based (3 months renewable contract based on project continuity) Job Description

• We are looking for a Front-End Web Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming.
• Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application.
• You will work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Computer Science, ICT or related field.
• 2-3 years experience.

Skills:

• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
• Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
• Good understanding of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS etc.
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git / Mercurial / SVN.
• Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Job Title: Android Mobile Developer Location: Lagos Employment type: Project Based (4 months renewable contract based of project continuity) Job Description

• At Softcom, we are a “thinking company” with an innovative team of highly skilled and professional project managers, business analysts, designers, developers and engineers set up to ensure  people empowerment and customer fulfilment in all our technology service areas.
• We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse Android devices.
• Your primary focus will be the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services.
• You will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure.
• Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.

Responsibilities

• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code
• Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization

Skills and Qualification

• B.Sc Computer Sciences or related discipline
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Job Title: Windows Developer Location: Lagos Employment type: Project Based (4 months renewable contract based on project continuity) Responsibilities

• Develop and create new applications for Windows PC
• Understand client project, strategize development plans and deliver on time with utmost quality.
• Volunteer in creating new apps and improvise existing apps.
• Stay in touch with the market trends and new technologies.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge in C#, C#.NET, XAML.
• Should be expertise in Windows web development.
• Proficiency in SDK Development (Web Services & API's, Social Network Integration, etc.).
• Expertise in database like SQLite, LINQ to SQL.
• Base level knowledge on Hybrid Application development.
• Proficiency in XML and JSON, REST web services and OAUTH.
• Idea on how to how publish applications in Windows store.
• In-depth knowledge in basic frameworks to create user interfaces faster and easier.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Job Title: Back End Developer Location: Lagos Employment type: Project Based (4 months renewable contract based of project continuity) Job Description

• If you are a Back-End Web Developer who enjoys managing the interchange of data between the server and the users, we would love to hear from you!
• At Softcom, we are a “thinking company” with an innovative team of highly skilled and professional project managers, business analysts, designers, developers and engineers set up to ensure people empowerment and customer fulfilment in all our technology service areas.
• Your primary focus will be development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
• You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your colleagues into the application.
• A basic understanding of front-end technologies is therefore necessary as well.

Responsibilities

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by a front-end developers with server side logic
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Design and implementation of data storage solutions

Skills and Qualifications

• B.Sc in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors, such as LESS and SASS
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance {{Depending on a specific project}}
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
• Data migration, transformation, and scripting
• Setup and administration of backups
• Outputting data in different formats
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Proficient knowledge of at least two of back-end programming language;PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, JavaScript etc
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Understanding of “session management” in a distributed server environment

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Job Title: Administrative Officer Location: Lagos Employment type: Project Based (3 months renewable contract based of project continuity) Job Description

• We are looking for an Administrative Officer to join our team and support our daily office procedures.You will act as the point of contact for all employees, providing administrative support and managing their queries.
• Main duties include managing office stock, preparing regular reports (e.g. expenses and office budgets) and organizing company records.
• If you have previous experience as an Office Administrator or similar administrative role, we’d like to meet you. Our ideal candidate also has working knowledge of office equipment and office management tools.
• Ultimately, you should be able to ensure our administrative activities run smoothly on a daily and long-term basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage office supplies stock and place orders
• Prepare regular reports on expenses and office budgets
• Maintain and update company databases
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents
• Answer queries by employees and clients
• Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments
• Lease with vendors for repairs and maintenance
• Distribute and store correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages)
• Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned
• Arrange travel and accommodations
• Schedule in-house and external events

Skills and Qualification

• B.Sc in any Social Sciences course of study
• Proven work experience as an Administrative Officer, Administrator or similar role
• Solid knowledge of office procedures
• Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically)
• Strong organization skills with a problem-solving attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Additional qualifications in Office Administration are a plus

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Job Title: Procurement and Admin Officer Location: Lagos Employment type: Project Based (6 months renewable contract based of project continuity) Job Description

• At Softcom, we are a “thinking company” with an innovative team of highly skilled and professional project managers, business analysts, designers, developers and engineers set up to ensure  people empowerment and customer fulfilment in all our technology service areas.
• We are seeking a detail-oriented, thorough, and organized procurement & admin officer to oversee office day to day administrative duties, purchases and also develop new contracts. In this position, you will play a key role in procuring high-quality and cost-efficient supplies for our organization.
• You will follow procurement procedures, maintain an updated list of inventory and incoming purchases and supplies, and be responsible for getting approvals for purchases.

Procurement Responsibilities

• Estimating and establishing cost parameters and budgets for purchases
• Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Making professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
• Develops plans for purchasing equipment, services and supplies
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
• ensure that the products and supplies are high quality
• Create and maintain inventory of all incoming and current supplies
• Maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Manage office supplies stock and place orders
• Prepare regular reports on expenses and office budgets
• Maintain and update company databases
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents
• Answer queries by employees and clients
• Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments
• Lease with vendors for repairs and maintenance
• Distribute and store correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages)
• Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned
• Arrange travel and accommodations
• Schedule in-house and external events

Skills and Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
• Two (2) years previous experience as procurement and admin officer or related position
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts.

  How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline: 18th August, 2017.

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