Software Solutions Architect at Emerging Platforms

Emerging Platforms - Our company is a leading innovator in delivering cost-effective IT solutions. We combine big creative ideas, award winning designs and leading-edge technology to deliver on the tough mandate of ensuring professionally crafted client-specific software solutions.

Job Title: Software Solutions Architect

Location: Abuja

Job Overview
The Software Solution Architect will:

• Act as visionary and strategic lead for Software Development and Business Analysis and Solution Teams
• Develop and execute innovative solution strategy and business plans
• Shape, design, and plan client-specific service lines
• Spearhead innovative approach to product marketing and product development
• Survey the ICT market landscape for solution insights, direction and vendors
• Provide expertise in translating client requirements into software design documentation
• Guide end-to-end IT solution and designs
• Provide professional, timely and effective solution design and implementation services and expert advice on complex matters relating to the desktop & server environment, network topology and ICT infrastructure.
• Provide expert technical advice on the establishment and maintenance of a robust and scalable ICT architecture that will support ICT and business strategies
• Coordinate the identification and resolution of complex ICT troubleshooting activities to ensure appropriate technical support
• Apply expert technical knowledge to the development of ICT policies, procedures and the formulation of a robust Software Architecture.

Experience and Technical Knowledge

• Hands on experience in undertaking complex ICT projects and providing ICT solution design services that align with organisational objectives and business requirements
• Experience in identifying technical issues, thinking laterally and applying analytical skills to develop appropriate options for resolution.
• Significant experience in the provision of specialist technical advice, support and assistance within an information technology environment covering many ICT technologies and environments.
• Significant knowledge of ICT-related government legislation, policies, procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C++, Java etc
• Up to date on various operating systems such as Windows NT, Windows, LINUX etc
• SQL, MYSQL, Oracle etc
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining server, storage and network infrastructure on a wide range of platforms and technologies.
• High level communication skills and provision of expert advice on ICT issues of a critical and complex nature.

Person Specification:

• We require a Software Solutions Architect who is visionary and strategic to the development of solutions from inception to execution
• A broad understanding across all platforms (software, systems and network engineering)
• Strategic leadership skills in coordinating software development activities and business analysis.
• The Software Solutions Architect should possess technical knowledge and sound business acumen.

Minimum Academic Qualification and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree/HND in a relevant field (Computer Science/Engineering/Information Technology/Information Systems) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 4 years in a supervisory role.

Professional Certifications:

• Possession of either (or a combination) of the following certifications will be an added advantage:
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA),
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Application Closing Date
18th July, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit CV's as an attachment to: [email protected] with the position "Software Solutions Architect" as the subject of the mail.