Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria is Recruiting [4 Positions]

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria (MGIC) is a non-profit affiliate of UMB with a mission to administratively support international operations of UMB Principal Investigators. Our purpose is to provide the administrative infrastructure for sizable and sustained operations outside of the U.S.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below in Abuja:

Job Title: System Analyst
Location: Abuja
Job Description

• Providing the delivery team with the domain knowledge support to facilitate effective disposition of all service requests
• Works with business users to elicit high-level requirements and capture business needs
• Clearly articulates and documents business functional requirements
• Review Customer/Clients Business Requirements/Request (CBR), Business Problems Statement and Create Business Functional Requirements (BFR)
• Conducting reviews with all Team on Technical Deliveries
• Performs requirements analysis in conjunction with the Technical Design Team & Technical Architects
• Engage with client on requirements and application Review Solution & Design

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar technical discipline; or, equivalent demonstrable experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of technology experience
• 5 years hands-on technical roles in the field and relies on experience
• Successful full life-cycle implementation of a least 2 major projects

Specialized knowledge:

• Good background in Data Base design in Microsoft SQL and Access.
• Background in Microsoft .NET, Visual Basic, Excel, Word, Outlook and HTML.
• Good working knowledge skills with Microsoft Office Products, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on task completion.
• Internal and External Stakeholder Management.
• Knowledge of project management methods
• Able to continuously meet targets and surpass expectations.
• Articulate and well presented.
• Having the necessary drive and enthusiasm required for a tough competitive industry. Extensive knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise software applications.
• Technical experience with systems networking, databases, Web development, and user support.

Skills:

• Strong project management skills with effective results focus within an information systems environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the development and implementation of standards, procedures and guidelines to support operational processes.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities;
• A results oriented individual who thrives working in a fast-paced environment

 

Job Title: Software Developer Associate
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities

• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications
• Work with other developers to code algorithms and flowcharts
• Integrate software components and third-party programs
• Verify and deploy programs and systems
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
• Gather and evaluate user feedback
• Recommend and execute improvements
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting

Requirements/Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar Technical discipline; or, equivalent demonstrable experience.

Experience:

• 2 years systems development experience
• Successful full life-cycle implementation of a least 2 major projects

Specialized knowledge:

• Software development and coding in C#, .NET, Java and PHP
• Client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks
• Cross platform mobile application development using Xamarin
• Databases administration and design (SQlite, MySql and/or Microsoft SQL Server)
• Web services (SOAP), APIs using REST, JSON/XML
• Broad IT domain experience in three or more of the following areas IT areas: Applications Development, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Vendor Management, Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, and Maintenance and Support
• A comprehensive understanding of the technical, data and business Requirements of a range of sectors and organizations and the appropriateness of emerging technologies and techniques

 

Job Title: Infrastructure Specialist
Location: Abuja
Responsibility

• Manage, configure, secure, support and troubleshoot applications and services on associated physical servers, virtual servers, networks, storage systems and information security systems.
• Ensure all systems remain functional, available and secure.
• installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners
• supervising junior engineering and technical staff
• BASH scripting support, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Maintain the VMWare/vSphere environment including vCenter and VMWare servers.
• Support of storage technologies such as SAN, NAS and fiber switches and protocols such as iSCSI, NFS, FC and FCoE
• Optimize storage services by utilizing techniques such as replication (synchronous and asynchronous), snapshots, de-duplication, encryption and data protection.
• Secure the computing environment using best practices and consistent processes. Contribute to the information security practice via sound administrative practices and proactive actions.
• Configure, deploy and maintain network components including switches, routers, load balancers, firewalls, VPN concentrators and security appliances.

Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar technical discipline; or, equivalent demonstrable experience.

Experience:

• 5 years systems development and Network infrastructure support experience

Specialized knowledge:

• Proficient knowledge of Windows Server OS architecture, design, management, scripting and troubleshooting.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux based OS architecture, design, management, scripting and troubleshooting.
• Adequate understanding of VMWare (virtualization) architecture, core services and administration.
• Adequate understanding of storage technologies and protocols.
• Proficient understanding of security best practices.
• Proficient knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP, etc.).
• Adequate understanding of applied network principles, including sub-netting, performance monitoring, scalability and disaster recovery.
• Proficient Backup/restore processing experience.
• Pass a background check as well as an alcohol, controlled substance, and illegal drug screen that meets Company standards before beginning regular employment.

Skills:

• Strong organizational, time management, computer and communication skills, leadership, coaching and team building skills to strengthen and cultivate relationship to help achieve organizational goal.
• Ability to recognize the sensitivity to individual organizations needs and the impact on services of the introduction of IT solutions.

 

Job Title: Developer
Location: Abuja
Job Description

• Responsible for the provision of professional high-quality IT solutions including systems development, implementation, IT support services, and strategic planning of future IT requirements for the organization to enhance services
• Responsible for Providing expert level technical, analytical advice, and skills in the strategic development of complex technology and software Health Industry Services

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar technical discipline; or, equivalent demonstrable experience.

Experience:

• 10 years systems development experience, 5 years at senior level
• Successful full life-cycle implementation of a least 5 major projects

Specialized knowledge:

• Software development and coding in C#, .NET, Java and PHP
• Client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks
• Cross platform mobile application development using Xamarin
• Databases administration and design (SQlite, MySql and/or Microsoft SQL Server)
• Web services (SOAP), APIs using REST, JSON/XML
• Broad IT domain experience in three or more of the following areas IT areas: Applications Development, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Vendor Management, Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, and Maintenance and Support
• A comprehensive understanding of the technical, data and business Requirements of a range of sectors and organizations and the appropriateness of emerging technologies and techniques

Skills:

• Strong organizational, time management, computer and communication skills, leadership, coaching and team building skills to strengthen and cultivate relationship to help achieve organizational goal.
• Ability to recognize the sensitivity to individual organizations needs and the impact on services of the introduction of IT solutions.

Application Deadline  1st March, 2018.