EastNets® is a leading global provider of compliance and payments solutions for the Financial Services industry. Over the past 35 years EastNets has built distinctive expertise to develop and implement standardized and individual solutions against financial crime, and for risk management, monitoring, analysis, reporting, and state-of¬the-art consultancy and customer support. Over 750 customers, including some of the largest international financial institutions, rely on EastNets solutions and professional services, and over 270 corporate and financial institutions rely on EastNets for outsourced SWIFT connectivity and compliance software solutions made available as a service through its fully managed service bureaus. EastNets is a global company with regional offices in major cities, supported by a large network of global strategic partners

We are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Senior Technical Consultant to deliver technical solutions that support EastNets’ strategy and address the base requirements of EastNets’ customers. In this role, your duties will include providing remote and onsite support to customers on the assigned implementations and support issues, in addition to planning and implementing activities of designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the set timeframe. You will also be required to ensure the implementation of the project’s functional design as set by the business’s implementation plan.

The following are the responsibilities and tasks that you will be carrying out for the company if you are hired:

Senior Technical Consultant

We help organizations across the private, public, and social sectors create the Change that Matters most to them.

From the C-suite to the front line, we partner with our clients to transform their organizations, embed technology into everything they do, and build enduring capabilities.

With exceptional people in 65 countries, we combine global expertise and local insight to help you turn your ambitious goals into reality.

Our firm is designed to operate as one—a single global partnership united by a strong set of values, including a deep commitment to diversity, and making positive social impact through our work and the way we run our firm.

We take a consistent approach to recruiting and skills development regardless of where our people are located, so that we can quickly deliver the right team, with the right experience and expertise, to every client, anywhere in the world.

Our consultants include medical doctors, engineers, designers, data scientists, business managers, civil servants, entrepreneurs, and research scientists. They join McKinsey for the opportunity to apply their talents to complex, important challenges.

You’ll work in our Nairobi and be part of McKinsey Digital.&nbsp; This group brings together the best of McKinsey’s digital capabilities to help our clients use digital technology to transform their businesses.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As part of this group, you’ll join a global team working on everything from IT modernization and strategy to agile, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. You’ll typically work on projects across all industries and functions and will be fully integrated with the rest of our global firm.You’ll also work with colleagues from across McKinsey &amp; Company to help our clients deliver breakthrough products, experiences, and businesses, both on technology and non-technology topics.Our office culture is casual and social, with an emphasis on education and innovation. We have the freedom to try new ideas, experiment and are expected to be constantly learning and growing. There is also a strong emphasis on mentoring others in the group, enabling them to grow and learn.

You will work collaboratively in small teams and iteratively through design and development to deliver fully functioning web-based and mobile applications.

In this role, you will employ agile methodologies to quickly provide our consultants with the solutions they need. You will help combine the latest open source technologies together with traditional enterprise software products.

You will be a core member of the team with responsibilities that range from driving the architecture design and technology decisions for shaping the next generation products for various internal teams to ensuring that we stay on the leading edge of technology. You will also be responsible for leading multiple development teams while delivering best in class enterprise grade software solutions across a breadth of different platforms and technologies.&nbsp;

You are a flexible and adaptive tech lead, who effectively communicates across a broad range of stakeholder groups from engineers to business users, as well as effectively leads a project workstream.

Tech Lead - McKinsey Digital

We are a group of technology and finance enthusiasts who are really passionate about making financial inclusion count

We are Nigeria’s most convenient lending company – delivering outstanding service experiences.

Everyday, we strive to understand our customers and leverage technology, data and innovation to deliver outstanding service experiences.

The job holder shall be responsible for the proactive monitoring, assessment, analysis and reporting of system and network security events and status in line with the Bank’s approved IT security policy. In addition, the ideal candidate shall be responsible for User Access Management and supporting the implementation and ongoing information security restructuring initiatives.

A University first or post graduate degree in Computer Science/Engineering or other numerate/quantitative discipline e.g. Engineering, Accountancy, Mathematics etc.

A post graduate degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems management or other related discipline e.g. Engineering, Accountancy, Mathematics etc. would be an advantage

Leading technical certifications by Microsoft, Cisco, and Oracle etc. on Core IT infrastructure management, implementation and design (OS, Database, Networking);

Other professional industry certifications in at least 2 of the following areas: IT Audit &amp; Control (CISA), Information Security (CISSP/CISM/Security+), ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, Project Management (PMP/PRINCE 2) etc.

Minimum of 2 years spanning one or more of the following areas: IT Security Operations Centre, Access Management, IT Security Management, IT Risk Management, Systems Control, Information Systems Audit. Ideal candidate should be familiar with IT Security Tools such as SIEM, DAM, and Vulnerability Scanners, and Next Generation Firewalls.

IT Security Analyst

MainOne is a leading provider of innovative telecom services and network solutions for businesses in West Africa. Our world-class infrastructure enhances the productivity and profitability of our customers.

MainOne continues to invest significantly in bringing the benefits of digital transformation across West Africa. With the influx of private capital coupled with a huge working population, the continent is increasingly empowered to drive growth and development.
With our subsea cable, growing metropolitan infrastructure and data centre ecosystem, MainOne is uniquely positioned to catapult the region. Our world class submarine cable system running down the coast of West Africa, state of the art IP NGN network, growing regional and metro terrestrial fiber optic networks, and data center facilities enable broadband services for businesses needing online connectivity solutions in West Africa.
MainOne has grown to become the leading provider of Wholesale and Enterprise connectivity and data center services across the West African region and the company partners with major global technology companies to deliver services to its customers. The company continues to grow its footprint with major network interconnection facilities, extensive terrestrial fiber build out, regional Points of presence, and delivery of services into 10 countries in West Africa.

The Database Administrator will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of databases. He or She will also be involved in the planning and development of the database and storage systems in MainOne, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users. He or She will evaluate relevant trends and suggest changes, enhancements/ upgrades, or eliminations to Main One’s existing environment and provide innovative, reliable, and high-quality database solutions for the Company.

The specific responsibilities will include:

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Design/implement data persistence solutions with the right database solution.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Implementation of best practice guidelines and policies relating to databases as well as capacity planning of databases, storage and backup.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ownership of operational stability of business-critical database instances.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Day-to-day proactive monitoring, including monitoring error logs, database and log space, user activity, and resource utilization.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SQL and DB performance tuning, reporting and forecasting.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Developing and refining of backup procedures and policy.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Creating of automation tools for managing relational databases (auditing, account management, backup/restore, discovery, schema deployment)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Working with infrastructure owners to test and verify integrity of data archives.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Storage management, including storage design, configurations, implementation, additions and consolidations.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Storage capacity planning and implementation.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Performance monitoring, troubleshooting proactive support and problem analysis as may be assigned by the manager.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Managing and supporting the SAN Environment

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Operation and support of data enterprise backup systems

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scheduling of backup jobs based on documented procedures and schedules.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Providing improvement feedback on backup procedures and standards.

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Cloud Database & Storage Administrator

International Business Machines Corporation is an American multinational technology and consulting company headquartered in Armonk, New York, with more than 350,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries.

Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. Your Role and Responsibilities Design, build and manage solutions using Web-based BI reporting technology that offers personalized features, such as allowing users to drill down into the content of a report using a menu and comes with an intuitive design kit. Includes integration between Business Intelligence Platforms, which will allow users to toggle easily between reporting and analysis tasks. The reports can be distributed over the Web, via e-mail or through a portal or file server. Skills include: Business intelligence, Cognos, Data Warehousing, Reporting, MSOLAP, Actuate, Oracle Discoverer, MicroStrategy, Event Management, Dashboards, Scorecards Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

About Business Unit IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence. Your Life @ IBM What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge? Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible. Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever. About IBM IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries. Location Statement For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application. Being You @ IBM IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Data Engineer - business Intelligence

We are a global leader in data-driven investment management solutions partnering with our clients to deliver products and services designed to optimize efficiency and control.

Confluence is a global technology solutions provider delivering innovative products to the worldwide money management industry, to meet asset managers and service providers performance, reporting, analytics, risk and data needs. With the recent acquisition of StatPro, Confluence offers its clients a broader range of data-driven managed investment solutions including post-trade regulatory and shareholder reporting, performance and attribution, portfolio analytics, and asset data services and data management, delivering a full technology suite to the front, middle and back office.  Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Confluence services over 400 clients in 39 countries, with locations across Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia and Asia.

The ideal&nbsp;Oracle Developer&nbsp;has extensive experience and knowledge of Oracle – PL/SQL in an operational environment.&nbsp; Experience with process optimization is a major asset.

The essential function of the Development team is the management of our central database called OASIS in which a large quantity of data records is loaded and edited daily.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Our clients expect to receive not only high quality and timely data mainly but not exclusively delivered to clients by FTP.&nbsp;

Given the operational nature of our business, development team’s support is required to ensure that production runs smoothly and with no delays for clients.

Since we deal with financial markets which undergo regular changes, we feel that this role gives exposure to interesting opportunities, constant learning and improvements.&nbsp; We are regularly required to implement new feeds and automation functionalities.&nbsp; This means that understanding functional and technical requirements are key aspects of the role.&nbsp;

Above all, our ideal candidate has excellent development technical skills and is willing and able to learn the various spheres of our development team.

Essential Technical Qualifications/Experience

@ Confluence, we are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic origin and we give full and fair consideration to the employment and career development of disabled persons, commensurate with their aptitudes and abilities.

Oracle Developer

Kuda is a full service digital only bank with a banking license. Kuda is designed for your smartphone, free of ridiculous charges and great at helping you budget, spend smartly and save more.

Most banks exist to tie you down with charges. We're not most banks. Kuda is designed for your smartphone, free of ridiculous charges and great at helping you budget, spend smartly and save more.

Kuda is a full-service, digital-only bank with a mission to make banking more accessible, affordable and rewarding for every African on the planet.

Founded in 2019, Kuda has offices in London and Lagos, Nigeria - where it operates as Kuda Microfinance Bank under license from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

The bank provides full banking services through its suite of apps for Android phones, iPhones and the web, allowing everyday Nigerians with internet access to operate a spending account, access instant credit, save money automatically and earn annual interest without the burden of traditional bank charges such as card maintenance fees, account maintenance fees and excessive transfer fees.

Kuda also provides its customers with free debit cards which it delivers across Nigeria at no extra cost.

We are looking for a database administrator who will keep the database up and running smoothly 24/7. The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end users. The database admin will focus on the performance, integrity and security of the database.

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