Recruitment at BlueChip Technologies Limited

BlueChip Technologies is a leading business application firm focused exclusively on assisting organizations in planning, designing, implementing and operating business application solutions and strategies that are central to creating and maintaining a competitive business advantage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Management Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• As part of our continuous growth, we are seeking experienced Project Management Engineers to champion the successful execution of IT infrastructure projects.
• The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage complex, high-impact projects within dynamic enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules; coordinate updates with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Lead and supervise the project execution team, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are achieved.
• Manage IT infrastructure projects encompassing networks, servers, virtualization, storage, and data center operations in a high-availability, ITIL-based environment.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle — from requirements definition, planning, and execution to transition and closure.
• Ensure smooth handover of completed projects to operations teams with comprehensive documentation and drawings.
• Manage project budgets, financials, and resource utilization to achieve delivery within agreed constraints.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues throughout project execution.
• Facilitate Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings and participate in major incident and problem reviews.
• Conduct regular project reviews to assess performance, resourcing, and process compliance, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and maintain key project documents, including charters, communication plans, and progress reports.
• Provide accurate project status updates and delivery performance reports to management and stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration across teams, resolving conflicts, aligning objectives, and ensuring accountability.
• Translate technical initiatives into measurable business outcomes, ensuring that project outcomes align with organizational goals.
• Actively contribute to workforce planning, capacity reviews, and project delivery governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in  Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant post-NYSC experience in project management within the Telecommunications or Technology industry.
• Proven experience managing complex IT infrastructure projects in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure technologies including networks, servers, storage, data centers, and virtualization.
• Excellent understanding of project management frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile) and ITIL principles.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and gain the respect of senior technical teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile) is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Project Execution Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• As part of our continued growth, we are seeking highly skilled Project Execution Engineers to lead the delivery of infrastructure and technology projects from initiation through completion.
• This role requires a hands-on engineer with strong technical depth, project coordination skills, and the ability to ensure that deliverables meet quality, budget, and timeline expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and implementation of IT infrastructure projects — including networks, servers, virtualization, storage, and data center systems — in a high-availability, ITIL-governed environment.
• Develop, track, and maintain detailed project execution schedules, ensuring alignment with overall project plans and business objectives.
• Supervise the project execution team, ensuring that assigned tasks and milestones are completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities between engineering, operations, and vendor teams to drive smooth project delivery.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, drawings, and handover reports for transition to operations.
• Oversee resource allocation, workload balancing, and performance monitoring of technical teams during project delivery.
• Manage and track project financials, ensuring all execution activities remain within approved budgets.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating critical items promptly to management.
• Conduct regular project review sessions to assess progress, performance metrics, and compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Ensure change control processes are followed, including the management of project scope, schedules, and resource adjustments.
• Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings, and collaborate on incident and problem reviews affecting ongoing projects.
• Support the continuous improvement of project execution methodologies and delivery processes.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensure effective communication across all project phases.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical and operational challenges during implementation.
• Ensure project outcomes are measurable, sustainable, and aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant post-NYSC experience executing technology or telecom infrastructure projects.
• Proven expertise in IT infrastructure management, including networks, servers, storage, and virtualization technologies.
• Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks, project governance, and infrastructure delivery lifecycles.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and vendors in large-scale project environments.
• Solid knowledge of project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Jira, or similar).
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and resource management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or Certified Project Engineer will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Data Center Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

• The ideal candidate will ensure the optimal performance, safety, and availability of our data center facilities, working closely with vendors and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage all data center facilities to ensure uptime and operational performance.
• Supervise vendors and service partners during support and maintenance activities.
• Conduct daily checks on temperature, power, telecom, and other critical parameters.
• Maintain optimal environmental conditions including temperature and humidity.
• Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance for UPS, generators, fire alarms, and other infrastructure.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies as needed.
• Ensure proper cable management and cleanliness within the data center.
• Recommend infrastructure enhancements including cabling, access control, CCTV, and environmental controls.
• Maintain awareness of data center Tier level classifications and apply best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in data center operations or infrastructure management.
• Solid knowledge of data center environmental systems (e.g., UPS, HVAC, EMS, fire suppression).
• Strong understanding of cabling infrastructure and Tier classifications.
• Proven experience managing vendors and maintenance contracts.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and risk-assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a mission-critical environment.
• Relevant technical certifications are a plus (e.g., CDCP, CompTIA Server+, Cisco, etc.).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: MongoDB & MYSQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract

What You’ll Do

• Manage and optimize MongoDB & MySQL databases in production environments
• Design scalable NoSQL schema models and relational database structures
• Implement replication, clustering, backups, and disaster recovery strategies
• Work with cross-functional teams on system performance and database integration
• Maintain database security, compliance, and detailed documentation

What You Bring

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in MongoDB and MySQL administration
• Strong skills in schema design, query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning
• Experience with database monitoring tools and cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Proficiency in Linux environments and scripting
• Certifications (MongoDB/MySQL DBA) are a strong plus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Wintel & Virtualization Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Windows Servers (2008/2012 and above).
• Manage VMware ESX and vCenter virtualization technologies, including Blade Servers & Chassis.
• Handle all incidents, service requests, alerts, and drive resolution of P1/P2 escalations.
• Ensure systems are up to date with firmware upgrades and vendor patches.
• Administer Microsoft Clustering, File & Print servers, and Antivirus solutions.
• Conduct proactive server monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Drive compliance by automating housekeeping tasks and optimizing system processes.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate OEM support for timely issue resolution.
• Execute health checks, technology refreshes, and root cause analyses for improved availability.
• Collaborate with auditors to identify and mitigate risks.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve server management and SLA performance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years’ post-NYSC relevant experience in the Telecom or Technology industry.
• Strong expertise in Windows Server administration, VMware virtualization, and Microsoft Clustering.
• Proven experience with Blade Servers, File/Print servers, Antivirus management, and SLA improvements.
• Solid understanding of incident, change, and vendor management processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and automation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: OpenShift & Kubernetes Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer passionate about container orchestration, DevOps, and platform reliability.
• You’ll design, automate, and optimize large-scale OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters that power mission-critical applications across multiple environments.

Responsibilities
Cluster Architecture & Deployment:

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters (on-prem and hybrid cloud).
• Deploy and manage containerized workloads, ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and optimal performance.
• Implement multi-tenancy, ingress, and network policies to secure and segment workloads.

Automation & CI/CD Integration:

• Develop and manage infrastructure-as-code using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Helm.
• Integrate OpenShift with CI/CD pipelines using GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Tekton, Jenkins) to streamline continuous deployment.
• Automate cluster operations—provisioning, scaling, patching, and backup—through scripting (Bash/Python) and API integrations.

Monitoring & Reliability:

• Implement observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and EFK/ELK stacks for proactive monitoring and alerting.
• Conduct capacity planning, performance tuning, and regular health checks on cluster resources.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis for critical platform issues (P1/P2 escalations).

Security & Compliance:

• Enforce RBAC, Pod Security Policies, and NetworkPolicies to ensure least privilege access and compliance.
• Implement image scanning and vulnerability management using tools like Aqua Security, Trivy, or Clair.
• Collaborate with the InfoSec team to align container platform security with organizational standards (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001).

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Partner with development, DevOps, and cloud teams to optimize deployment pipelines and application performance.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to platform engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in container orchestration and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Proven experience deploying and administering Red Hat OpenShift (OCP) and Kubernetes at scale.
• Expertise in Linux system administration and network fundamentals (DNS, load balancing, firewalls, ingress/egress).
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps principles, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Proficiency with automation and scripting tools (Ansible, Terraform, Helm, Bash, Python).
• Experience integrating Kubernetes with cloud providers (AWS EKS, Azure AKS, or GCP GKE).
• Familiarity with container security, policy management, and compliance frameworks.
• Solid understanding of DevOps, SRE, and platform engineering practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online