Principal Solutions Architects at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Principal Solutions Architect

Location: Lagos

Job Description
Job Objective(s):

• To manage the entire Software Architecture for the company.
• To develop by proposing best tools, innovative ideas that will aid improvements and supporting the execution of improvements that will translate to New, Outstanding and Effective Product respectively.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts internal team mentoring and training on Best Practices associated with Design and Architecture
• Provide technical vision, strategy for delivering complex project
• Provide necessary tools and guidance for complex development
• Coordinate team and subordinates to deliver projects in with specific time and quality requirements
• Identify key system architecture components, propose and help clients build solutions that unblock deployments
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with existing Web applications and sites.
• Assist in the development of solution development strategy and RFP responses to close new opportunities
• Develop, code, install, test, debug, and document Web applications using appropriate editors where necessary
• Identify, recommend, and prioritize new Web features and applications.
• Manage Web servers and sites with domain name services.
• Update Web pages to ensure site accuracy and currency.
• Work with database administrator to design, develop, and update databases as they relate to Web applications.
• Ensure security of all Web sites and related applications.
• Perform periodic Web site audits.
• Monitor and report on Website and Software traffic and performance.
• Conduct research into current and emerging Web technologies and issues in support of Web development efforts.

Team:

• Lead
• Delegate
• Coach
• Mentor
• Motivate and Influence.

Education

• Minimum of 2nd class lower in first Degree (MBA, M.Sc, MA, ML and/or Professional Qualifications is an advantage)

Work Experience

• Minimum of 10 - 15years working experience as a developer in a corporate environment, travel/aviation a big plus
• In-depth knowledge of Web technologies, protocols and tools including CSS, Ajax, Flash, JavaScript, JQuery and Web Services.
• Strong understanding of Internet programming languages, including .net, PHP,HTML5 and C#.
• Thorough understanding of application development methodologies.
• Experience with computer graphic and multimedia design.
• User interface design knowledge
• Comprehensive experience with structuring, developing, and implementing interactive corporate Web sites.
• Proven experience in installing, upgrading, and maintaining Web servers and associated operating systems, including Windows and/or Linux.
• Understanding of cloud computing
• Knowledge of database development, including MySQL and/or MS SQL Server.
• Experience in gathering and analyzing business requirements.
• Project management experience
• Experience in mobile app/WAP development, an advantage
• Skills Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of computer applications especially MS Office Tools.
• Oral and written communication skill

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of SDLC and ALM Methodology
• Information Technology Process improvement
• Information Technology Process methodology
• Information Technology Project management

Personalities and Attributes:

• Lead, Coach, Mentor, Motivate and Influence.
• Team player
• Honest, proactive and hardworking
• Ability to adapt to changes

Remuneration
Also your last salary amount and notice period needed from your present employer

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application letter and CV's to: [email protected]