Enterprise Architect at Jemi Neil Consulting

Our client, a fast growing software company has given us the task to source an Enterprise Architect who is relentlessly hard-working and has the drive to pursue excellence. Our client has a vision to build an enduring organization with an ecosystem of value creators- while delivering high impact technology solutions for emerging markets through a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.

The client's office is located at Ikeja, Lagos State.

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW

The Enterprise Architect will have the unique combination of having a knack for technology and Business in great proportions. The candidate will have the ability to think through things so critically and always try to fit the pieces together before making a decision. Also, the love to design and build great applications. 

He/she will be expected to perform the following duties:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Direct the overall software development strategy, architecture and process improvements for the VigiPay Payments Platform.
• Identify business requirements that affect the enterprise architecture and provide
• solutions that integrate into the overall architectural vision and strategy.
• Be hands-on in coupling and building generic codes for the Application Development Provide leadership and expertise in the development of standards, architectural governance, design patterns and IT practices
• Make alignment between technology, people and the business more transparent.
• Responsible for managing the platform development and integrations with SWIFT, Mastercard Payment Gateway Service, NIBSS (all platforms) and Core Banking Applications
• Responsible for ensuring best, efficient and secure global software development practices are adopted by the VigiPay engineers
• Responsible for executing the entire engineering deliverable required to achieve the vision of the VigiPay Platform.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

 Education:

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Informations Systems or any other IT related field from any reputable institution.
• Certifications in use of EA tools

Experience:
At least 3-7 years of working experience 

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCES:

• Full life cycle experience; responsible for the development of a complete set of architectural views for an enterprise in accordance with one of the more common architecture frameworks.
• Strong experience in building banking, payments and other financial systems is a compulsory requirement.
• Strong cognitive experience in payment systems
• Strong experience with SWIFT Integrations and developing products to interface with the SWIFT network
• Strong experience integrating with the Mastercard Payment Gateway Service
• Strong experience building products to run on all NIBSS Platforms
• Strong experience integrating with various Core Banking Applications
• Strong knowledge of design and architectural patterns.
• Experience of at least one of the commonly‐used methods, notations and tools (e.g. MooD, Rational Suite, METIS, Artisan, ISSE, System Architect, UML, RUP).
• Experience of ‘system of systems’ architecture development, partitioning of functionality among applications and components and application interfaces/interoperability concerns.
• Experience of software development methodologies and structured approaches to system development
• Awareness of systems management and operational support tools

SKILLS

• Strong leadership skills, with good experience managing up and down
• Strong experience in building payment solutions
• Strong problem solving skills
• Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matric organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Technology oriented
• Excellent communication skills – Oral and written
• Strongly Analytical
• Good leadership skills
• Gets things done! Execution oriented and proactive
• Pays a lot attention to Detail
• Ability to succeed in fast paced environments at a high-growth company; comfortable
• with very tight timelines; possessing a sense of urgency.
• Ability to find creative solutions to problems combined with a willingness to do what one must to ensure timelines & goals are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/OTHER INFORMATION

The role would primarily be office based.

Equal opportunity: The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality

Relocation options: International consideration is given. However, the company is not responsible for procurement of visa or work permit.

Remuneration: Competitive based on experience

Timeline for Onboarding: Immediate