Alfred & Victoria Associates is a premier ICT solutions company in Nigeria, renowned for its comprehensive range of services designed to meet the demands of the modern market. AVA operates through three primary areas: Consulting, Recruitment, and Training. Each division is designed to address the specific needs of clients, providing expert guidance, skilled personnel, and necessary training to ensure business success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
We are hiring for:
Job Title: Technical Architect.
Locations: Lagos / Abuja.
Job Summary
- We are looking for a Technical Architect to design the structure of our IT systems and oversee programs to ensure the proper architecture is implemented.
- In this role, you should be an excellent communicator who is able to translate complex requirements into functional architecture. We’d also like you to have hands-on experience in software development and be able to manage complex programs.
- Your goal will be to ensure our internal IT framework operates properly.
Responsibilities
- Understand company needs to define system specifications.
- Assess the requirements of huge systems and divide them into smaller, more manageable components.
- Design and develop the framework of technological systems, then consult with the client on them.
- Inform software designers and developers on system requirements, explain system structure to them, and.Choose appropriate software and hardware and offer integration techniques.
- Manage and guide teams in the creation and implementation of assigned programs.
- Assist with the resolution of technical issues when they arise.
- Do testing methods to ensure that systems are functioning properly.
- Ascertain that systems meet quality standards and processes.
- Collaborate with senior IT staff to develop strategies for the organization’s future IT needs.
- Evaluate and select appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods.
- Oversee assigned programs (e.g. conduct code review) and guide team members.
- Ensure the implementation of the agreed architecture and infrastructure.
- Monitor systems to ensure they meet both user needs and business goals.
- Create progress reports.
Requirements and Skills
- BSc / BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
- 7-10 years of experience, relevant technical certification.
- Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Project Manager.
- Hands-on experience with software development and system administration.
- Understanding of strategic IT solutions.
- Experience in project management and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
- Knowledge of selected coding languages (e.g. JavaScript, Java).
- Familiarity with various operating systems (e.g. Windows, UNIX) and databases (e.g. MySQL).
- Experience in cloud technologies (e.g. VMware).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Problem-solving aptitude.
- Organizational and leadership skills.
- Capability to prioritize, delegate, meet deadlines, and work under duress.
Application Closing Date
Unspecified.
Method of Application
Qualified candidates who are interested should email their CVs to: apply@alfred-victoria.com using the job title as the subject.