Senior Solutions Architect at iRecharge Tech – Innovations Limited

iRecharge Tech. Innovations is an Information, Communication and Software Technology firm. We operate with a burning passion to transform the technological terrain of Africa by delivering value to clients through innovative and effective leverage of cutting-edge technology solutions. We combine sound knowledge of world class technology to design, implement and support business transformation in areas of web and mobile application, software, service and storage systems installation, networking technologies and technology procurement. We have an in-depth understanding on how technology accelerates success, and are passionate about attracting and supporting unique talents in growing our business and driving operational excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Solutions Architect

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description

• Our company creates some of the world’s most cutting-edge software products, and we want you to be a part of our team.
• We are currently in search of an experienced Solutions Architecture to build, manage and maintain the architecture for both in-house and client applications.
• The successful candidate will work with a cross-functional software development team and product team to develop detailed architectural documents for our new and existing applications, and offer excellent technical support.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in a positive and creative work environment that offers excellent benefits and the chance to be a part of a great team.

Responsibilities

• Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it.
• Document and monitor requirements needed to institute proposed updates.
• Work closely with the relevant teams within the company to ensure specifications are implemented accordingly.
• Provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions
• Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed.
• Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented.
• Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have.
• Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets.

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering / Development or any other related discipline.
• An AWS certification is desired but is not mandatory for this role.

Required Skills:

• A solid knowledge of the AWS ecosytem and the well-architected framework.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience of building the architecture for software applications that scale and are cost effective in a cloud environment. Proven experience with migrating applications to the cloud is an added advantage.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with operating systems
• Experience in software engineering and design architecture
• Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures.
• An excellent understanding of serverless applications and how they can enhance business processes.

Competencies:

• Excellent planning and team management skills, demonstrating mature confidence and integrity
• Proven ability to work as part of a cross-functional development team
• Experience in a 24/7 production environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good report writing and documentation skill
• Should be proactive.

Application Closing Date
11th February, 2022.