Software Developer at Sigma Qualitas

Sigma Qualitas is a network of experienced consultants, with many years work experience in large multinational organizations and the public sector, for the purpose of giving consultancy services and training to clients across many industries.

We are recruiting for the position of:

Job Title: Software Developer

Location: Lagos

Primary Responsibilities

• The design, creation, testing and documenting of new and amended programs from supplied specifications in accordance with agreed standards.
• The specification, design and maintenance of mechanisms for storage and access to both structured and unstructured information, in support of business information needs.
• The incremental and logical integration and testing of components and/or subsystems and their interfaces in order to create operational services.
• Achievement of optimum levels of product or service usability, by ensuring that project and enterprise activities take account of the user experience.
• The specification and design of information systems to meet defined business needs in any public or private context, including commercial, industrial, scientific, gaming and entertainment. The identification of concepts and their translation into implementable design.
• The design or selection of components. The retention of compatibility with enterprise and solution architectures, and the adherence to corporate standards within constraints of cost, security and sustainability.
• The resolution (both reactive and proactive) of problems throughout the information system lifecycle, including classification, prioritisation and initiation of action, documentation of root causes and implementation of remedies to prevent future incidents.
• The provision of application maintenance and support services, either directly to users of the systems or to service delivery functions.
• Support typically includes investigation and resolution of issues and may also include performance monitoring. Issues may be resolved by providing advice or training to users, by devising corrections (permanent or temporary) for faults, making general or site-specific modifications, updating documentation, manipulating data, or defining enhancements Support often involves close collaboration with the system's developers and/or with colleagues specialising in different areas, such as Database administration or Network support.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• first degree in a Numerate or Technology Science (BEng, BSc, BTec in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics)
• Java, C++, MSQL, Visual Basic, Oracle, Linux, Agile, Web logic and NET must be demonstrated.
• M.S. or MBA or Equivalent of advantage
• Java GUI Programming, JavaScript / DHTML / AJAX, Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), .NET Web Development Certified Professional, Access Certified Professional, C# Programming Certified Professional, Visual Basic .NET Programming Certified Professional Certifications or Equivalent
• Of advantage SQL Server Application Development Certified Professional, Oracle11g PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle11g PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP) Certifications or Equivalent
• ITIL Certification Required at Foundation level Capability or Life Cycle Certification of advantage
• Certifications in Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST), Project Management and IT Service Management (ITIL) are an advantage.
• Other Solutions Life Cycle certifications in IT best practices such as Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF), Microsoft Operations Framework(MOF), Quality Management, Rational Unified Process(RUP), IT Infrastructure Library(ITIL), COBIT, SOA or ETOM, IT Security or Architecture are optional and of advantage.
• +5 years post National Service work experience.
• Of advantage 3 years, preferably in a Mobile Operator Network, Banking or IT Organisation in a Software or Applications Development role at a level of trainee or higher.
• IT Technical Certification in 3 programmes, 3 years hands-on experience leading to an extensive and accurate knowledge of User Support Function Required.
• Communication - Verbal and Written, Reporting, Customer Service, Motivation, Passion, Attitude
• Attention to Detail, Highly Organised, Excellent Communication skills, Team Oriented, High Tolerance for Stress, Problem Management (analysis and resolution), Customer Service Orientation, High level of Integrity, Time and Priority Management Skills, Tact, awareness, analytical and multitasking abilities

Application Closing Date
1st February 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should send CV and Application, including supporting document to: bogunyomi@sigmaqualitas.com

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