1). Application Management Manager

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

Team Management:

  • Day-to-day management of the development
  • Coordinate the design and development of solutions within the Bank
  • Ensure quality of the development planning to adhere to the tight deadlines of the requirements
  • Coordinate the solution architecture in close collaboration with the Baobab Services
  • Motivate the unit memebers and extract the maximum potential from its members

System Architecture:

  • Lead the architectural specifications, ensuring feasibility, functionality, and integration with existing software systems.
  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of technical, data, and infrastructure architecture.
  • Identify the appropriate software architecture based on a system specification & requirements and design elements.
  • Ensure adequate maintenance of the software architecture documents based on evolving system requirements and industry trends and technologies.

Software Development:

  • Strong technical understanding of current software application development techniques such as; Web development: Node JS, Golang, Python/Django, Java, Ruby on Rails, PHP/Lavarel, Angular JS, Vue JS, React JS. App Development: Swift – iOS, Java Android, Flutter & Dart, Kotlin, React Native Database: Postgres DB, MySQL, MSSQL, MongoDB, AuroraDB, Redis, Elasticsearch,Cassandra
  • Develop architectural solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle.
  • Understanding of development standards and processes such as continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices and tools.
  • Update knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications
  • Develop tactical tool in order to streamline or bring more efficiency within processes
  • Support operations teams to ensure that our business services are performing optimally. Security and Service continuity:
  • Ensure system integrity, availability and confidentiality of all in-house solutions
  • Deliver enterprise architecture that ensures business continuity of bank operations

Business Knowledge Management:

  • Be a key player in business process re-engineering within the department
  • Design innovative solutions to real operational problems.
  • Work closely with cross-functional departments to develop new product offerings and improve existing ones.

Educational Qualification and Experience

  • University Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/ or Information Technology or Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related courses.
  • At least 7 years experience in Software development &application management in Banking/Fintech environment.
  • Strong experience in API development, interpretation & integrationAn understanding of software development in highly regulated environment with exposure to sensitive data.
  • An understanding of delivering software security compliance assessment tools and methodologies such as OWASP, Threat modelling and vulnerability management.
  • Ability to work with and manage 3rd party suppliers

Required Skills

  • Good knowledge of IT Frameworks/Standards/ISO Messages
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Fluent in English (read, write and speak)
  • Integrity and self-sufficient at work
  • Excellent presentation (Power Point/Google Slides) and management Skills.
  • Knowledge of Microfinance Operation

Core Skills:

  • Knowledge of cloud-native architecture-based applications (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
  • Understanding development standards and processes such as continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices and tools.
  • An understanding of the application of Agile or other appropriate software development management methodologies
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Deadline: Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the details below to apply, the job title should be used as the subject of the mail_ng.recruitment@baobab.com

 

 

 

2). IT Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive QA strategies and methodologies.
  • Provide regular updates on QA progress and metrics to stakeholders.
  • Develop, update and ensure implementation of the quality assurance guidelines
  • Prepare and maintain the testing plan according to the quality assurance guidelines
  • Ensure that test scenarios and scripts are prepared in a structured way, prioritised to reflect business or technical priorities and are approved by appropriate stakeholders
  • Scheduling testing activities and providing budget forecasts
  • Automate the testing processes and ensure continuous improvement over time
  • Providing feedback to the development team
  • Liaising with suppliers/partners, teams and team leaders when needed
  • Be a key player in the solution delivery lifecycle process
  • Implement test automation across all critical application
  • Implement CI/CD tools across the QA lifecycle
  • Ensure the effectiveness of the quality assurance guidelines
  • Providing feedback to all stakeholders
  • Conducting risk assessments in the testing phase
  • Perform continuous testing and upgrades when required
  • Creating and implementing new test strategies
  • Take part in the first-line support in the post-go-live phase
  • Deliver training sessions when applicable (prepare materials)

Team coordination:

  • Coordinate the team
  • Manage schedules and workloads of team members
  • Plan training and support, implement process improvements when necessary
  • Compile reports to track process efficiency, personnel performance and adherence to established service level targets.

Business Knowledge Management:

  • Maintain and develop deep knowledge of CBS’s products, parameters and processes and applications.
  • Document software, features and processes when required
  • Provide information about the products and processes in the bank.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a B.Sc in Computer Science, Economics or related discipline with experience
  • At least 6 years hands-on relevant professional experience in a similar role
  • A strong understanding of testing principles, methodologies and tools used in Waterfall, Agile and V-model methodologies
  • Proven track record in Testing Management experience working in an Agile/scrum context.
  • Quality Assurance, Test Management, and Test Strategy skills
  • Experience in Software Quality Assurance and Software Development methodologies
  • Experience in leading a team of quality assurance testers
  • Strong leadership and project management skills
  • Good knowledge of business processes and/or Accounting
  • Require effective prioritisation, time management, team spirit, and organisational abilities.
  • Understanding structured test methods and processes
  • Excellent grasp of test metrics, release process and test environment principles
  • Understanding of common software failures and faults
  • Manual and Automated Testing
  • Preparing concise documentation
  • Being articulate and communicating effectively
  • Fluent English, both in writing and orally
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) and payment-related protocol knowledge (e.g., ISO 8583) are preferred.

Desired Experience and Knowledge:

  • Prior working experience with a Core Banking System (CBS) or a software package
  • Background in microfinance, banking, accounting and/or IT
  • Awareness of Risk-based testing approach, use of automated testing tools is an asset
  • Awareness of configuration management and change control processes is an asset
  • Programming language & scripting experience.
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Deadline: Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the details below to apply, the job title should be used as the subject of the mail_ng.recruitment@baobab.com

 

 

 

3). Loan Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
Pre-loan Disbursement:

  • Promote/market Baobab’s products
  • Visit and evaluate potential client
  • Analyze financial data of clients
  • Prepare loan documents for Credit Committee

Post-loan Disbursement:

  • Follow-up on loan repayment.
  • Manage loan recovery from active and write-off clients until the last.
  • Assess the impact of a loan before renewal.

Requirements

  • Candidates should possess an HND or B.Sc.
  • Basic Knowledge in Accounting & Math’s
  • Previous work experience or training in sales
  • Applicants must be between the age of 20 – 35 years.
  • Applicants must reside within the job location.

Deadline: Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the details below to apply, the job title should be used as the subject of the mail_ng.recruitment@baobab.com