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Senior Technical Lead, Digital Services and Emerging Technologies

hybrid | Lagos, Nigeria

The Senior Technical Lead for Digital Services and Emerging Technologies will be responsible for leading the architecture definition, design and technical implementation of Telco Digital Solutions and emerging technologies initiatives such as digital content management and ecosystem development, enterprise web and app evolution, mobile advertising, partner management, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud services, Telecoms Value-added Services (VAS), Mobility services, API, Data and Analytics Monetisation etc.

Key platforms and Services to be covered include the following:

API Management Platform
Mobile Advertising Platform
Converged Subscription Management System
Digital Channels and Systems of Engagement (App, Web etc.)
Partner Management System
Content Management Systems such as:

CRBT Platform
Video Gaming System
Apps, Music and Tones Store

Digital Shop and Marketplace

Qualifications and Experience

Over 8 years’ work experience in Telco and/or ICT industry with solution architecture and design skills
Vast experience in systems design and integration in a complex environment with multiple technologies and solutions.
In-depth proven experience in Architecture governance, Business Capability & Value Chain Analysis, Transition Architecture & Roadmaps
Experience in API & Digital platforms and solutions
Knowledge of Telco 2.0. and Web 3.0. technologies
Business Process re- engineering and management experience
In depth proven experience in digital (IoT, Cloud, etc.) and how they drive the digital agenda.
Good understanding of Systems networking and data communication in a large enterprise using advanced technologies such as MPLS and wireless solutions
Understanding of cloud services and concepts
Good knowledge of Micro-services technology and solutions
Software design methodologies and practices
APIs development and management
DevOps practices
Software Programming languages
Knowledge of Agile Software Delivery methodology
Versatile in creating relevant UML diagrams for technical solutions
Experience and prior involvement in a Digital Transformation Programme

Senior Technical Lead, Enterprise Solutions

hybrid | Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description Summary

The Senior Technical Lead, Enterprise Solutions will be responsible for leading the architecture definition, design and technical implementation of Enterprise and ICT initiatives such as provision of cloud infrastructure and services, Machine2Machine and IoT Solutions, Enterprise Broadband and Mobility Services, Fixed wireless and Broadband solution such as Fiber, leased lines, EI sales etc., customized office productivity tools for SMEs, SoHo and large corporations, Enterprise capabilities as a service, roaming and interconnect services and Data Monetisation.

Key platforms and Services to be covered include the following:

Lead and Opportunity Management
Order Management System
Workforce Management System
Converged Subscription Management System
Converged Billing System (Wholesale and Retail)
Partner Management System
Provisioning System
Digital Shop and Marketplace
Incident Management System
Contact Centre and Feedback Solutions

Qualifications and Experience

Over 8 years’ work experience in Telco and/or ICT industry with solution architecture and design skills
Knowledge of GSM Network architecture and technology evolution
Understanding of various technologies for Fixed Broadband Services such as Fiber to the Home, Fixed Wireless, EI services for corporations etc.
Experience in design and delivery of GSM and ICT products for Enterprise customers such as SMEs, SoHo and large corporations
Knowledge of Partner Management processes to support Interconnect, Roaming, and resellers of products and services
Vast experience in systems design and integration in a complex environment with multiple technologies and solutions.
In-depth proven experience in Architecture governance, Business Capability & Value Chain Analysis, Transition Architecture & Roadmaps
Knowledge of Telco 2.0. and Web 3.0. technologies
Business Process re- engineering and management experience
In depth proven experience in digital (IoT, Cloud, etc.) and how they drive the digital agenda.
Good understanding of Systems networking and data communication in a large enterprise using advanced technologies such as MPLS and wireless solutions
Understanding of cloud services and concepts
Good knowledge of Micro-services technology and solutions
Software design methodologies and practices
APIs development and management
DevOps practices
Software Programming Languages
Knowledge of Agile Software Delivery methodology
Versatile in creating relevant UML diagrams for technical solutions
Experience and prior involvement in a Digital Transformation Programme

Senior Technical Lead, DevOps

hybrid | Lagos, Nigeria

The Senior Technical Lead for DevOps will be responsible for leading the architecture definition, design and technical implementation of robust, automated, and efficient software delivery pipelines and infrastructure, fostering a culture of collaboration between development and operations.

Key platforms and Services to be covered include the following:

CI/CD Pipeline: Design, implement, and optimize Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, etc.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Architect and implement infrastructure using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
Containerization & Orchestration: Design and implement containerization strategies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
Cloud Platform: Design and manage infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), leveraging their native DevOps services.
Monitoring & Logging: Establish comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure application and infrastructure health.
Automation: Identify opportunities for automation across the entire software delivery lifecycle, from development to operations.
Security Integration (DevSecOps): Integrate security practices and tools into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE): Apply SRE principles to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.
Configuration Management: Implement configuration management tools and strategies (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Business Understanding

Good understanding of organisation’s strategy and translation of business requirements into technical solutions

Understanding of key architecture and solution building blocks for all technical capabilities in the DevOps architecture domain for a Telco and TechCo.

Involve in co-creation of DevOps services and initiatives with Business teams and drive the implementation

Support the Domain Architect in developing a high-level view of current and future state business and solution architectures for DevOps Services that are well connected and aligned with business strategy.

Evaluate developments in architecture and technology trends in the industry and recommend value-adding improvements to the DevOps architecture roadmap

Solution Architecture Definition, Design and Implementation Supervision
Carry out detailed Architecture Impact Analysis for all DevOps services and business requirements before implementation

Create low-level designs covering all components for all DevOps solutions to guide software developers and implementation team

Document all designs and create relevant DevOps artefacts for all solutions

Oversee the implementation of DevOps systems and services, including network integration, infrastructure deployment, application development/deployment and data integration.

Carry out detailed capacity planning for key platforms, services and solutions to ensure robust and scalable solution delivery

Coordinate cross-functional teams of implementers and vendors for the end-to-end delivery of DevOps solutions and services

Software Engineering

Design the architecture of software systems, including databases, user interfaces, application modules and components, APIs etc. and translate the design plans into functional code using various programming languages.

Design scalable applications architecture based on trend analysis of usage and forecast, and benchmark application capabilities based on projected growth.

Support developers in documenting code specifications and versioning for references and maintenance

Involve in peer review of codes to ensure efficient and optimal codes for solutions

Support in software and applications unit and integration testing

Solution post implementation support and operational handover
Prepare solution handover and operationalization documentation for Operations and support teams
Monitor the performance of newly implemented DevOps systems and solutions and identify areas for optimization.
Resolution of early life support issues and escalations
Monitoring and retrofit of design exceptions and transition architectures
Periodic design and architecture compliance assessment on new solutions and initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Over 8 years’ work experience in Telco and/or ICT industry with solution architecture and design skills

Vast experience in systems design and integration in a complex environment with multiple technologies and solutions.

In-depth proven experience in Architecture governance, Business Capability & Value Chain Analysis, Transition Architecture & Roadmaps

Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices.

Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python).

Extensive experience with cloud platforms and their services.

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, IaC tools, and container technologies.

Knowledge of network, security, and storage concepts in a cloud environment.

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex distributed systems.

Knowledge of Telco 2.0. and Web 3.0. technologies

Business Process re- engineering and management experience

Understanding of cloud services and concepts

Good knowledge of Micro-services technology and solutions

Knowledge of Agile Software Delivery methodology

Versatile in creating relevant UML diagrams for technical solutions

Experience and prior involvement in a Digital Transformation Programme

Senior Technical Lead, Software Development

hybrid | Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Technical Lead, Software Developer who will be responsible for leading the architecture definition, design and technical implementation of software applications, leading development teams to build robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems. This role is highly technical and hands-on with code architecture.

Key platforms and Services to be covered include the following:

Self-Service Customer Apps and Web
Corporate Web Portals
Voice of Customer for Survey feedback
Payment System
Partner Portal
Robotic Process Automation
Assisted-Channel Apps and Web
Metaverse system
E-commerce System
IOT System
Web Hosting System

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Business Understanding

Good understanding of organisation’s strategy and translation of business requirements into technical solutions
Understanding of key architecture and solution building blocks for all technical capabilities in the Software Development architecture domain for a Telco and TechCo
Involve in co-creation of Consumer and mass market services and initiatives with Business teams and drive the implementation
Support the Domain Architect in developing a high-level view of current and future state business and solution architectures for Software Development that are well connected and aligned with business strategy
Evaluate developments in architecture and technology trends in the industry and recommend value-adding improvements to the Software development domain architecture roadmap

2. Solution Architecture Definition, Design and Implementation Supervision

Carry out detailed Architecture Impact Analysis for all Software Development and business requirements before implementation
Create low-level designs covering all components for all Software development solutions to guide software developers and implementation team
Document all designs and create relevant artefacts for all solutions using standard templates and diagrams such as system integration views, API details, design flows, data integration document, etc.
Oversee the implementation of systems and capabilities impacting Software development solutions, including network integration, infrastructure deployment, application development/deployment and data integration.
Carry out detailed capacity planning for key platforms, services and solutions to ensure robust and scalable solution delivery
Coordinate cross-functional teams of implementers and vendors for the end-to-end delivery of solutions, products and services

3. Software Engineering

Design the architecture of software systems, including databases, user interfaces, application modules and components, APIs etc. and translate the design plans into functional code using various programming languages.
Design scalable applications architecture based on trend analysis of usage and forecast, and benchmark application capabilities based on projected growth.
Support developers in documenting code specifications and versioning for references and maintenance
Involve in peer review of codes to ensure efficient and optimal codes for solutions
Support in software and applications unit and integration testing

4. Solution post implementation support and operational handover

Prepare solution handover and operationalization documentation for Operations and support teams
Monitor the performance of newly implemented systems and solutions and identify areas for optimisation.
Resolution of early life support issues and escalations
Monitoring and retrofit of design exceptions and transition architectures
Periodic design and architecture compliance assessment on new solutions and initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Over 8 years’ work experience in Telco and/or ICT industry with solution architecture and design skills
Software Design & Patterns: Design software architecture, selecting appropriate design patterns, frameworks, and programming languages.
Code Review & Best Practices: Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and ensure adherence to best practices in software development.
Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and design solutions for optimal application performance and scalability.
API Design & Development: Lead the design and development of internal and external APIs.
Database Design: Design efficient and scalable database schemas and data access strategies, in-depth knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
Testing Strategy: Collaborate with QA teams to define comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, system, performance).
Technical Debt Management: Identify and recommend strategies for managing technical debt.
Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Strong programming language proficiency (e.g., Java, Python, .NET, Node.js).
Expertise in various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, monolithic, event-driven).
Understanding of DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
Vast experience in systems design and integration in a complex environment with multiple technologies and solutions
In-depth proven experience in Architecture governance, Business Capability & Value Chain Analysis, Transition Architecture & Roadmaps
Knowledge of Telco 2.0. and Web 3.0. technologies
Business Process re- engineering and management experience
Understanding of cloud services and concepts
Knowledge of Agile Software Delivery methodology
Experience and prior involvement in a Digital Transformation Programme