System Architect Job at Software Business Solutions Consulting

Software Business Solutions Consulting (SBSC) is a boutique, minority-owned and managed, consulting firm, working with global clients to uncover opportunities and solve problems. We are experts in the areas of: Application Development, Application Support, Business Strategy, Program & Project Management, Business Intelligence, Mobile Application, and Help Desk/Customer Service. We use this expertise and our experience in various industries, such as Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Travel, Transport, Logistics and Insurance, to provide results that businesses need.

are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: System Architect

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The System Architect/Manager’s role is to strategically design and implement in-house information systems and networked software architectures that support core County functions, and assure their high availability.
• This individual will gain organizational commitment for all systems and software plans, as well as evaluate and select all technologies required to complete those plans. In addition, the System Architect/Manager provides technical leadership across the County from strategic decision-making down to the project planning level.
• They will work closely with decision-makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the County.
• This person will also define and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement long-term strategic goals and short-term tactical plans for managing and maintaining County systems and software.
• Ensure that proposed and existing systems architectures are aligned with County goals and objectives.
• Provide architectural expertise, direction, and assistance to Systems Analysts, Systems Engineers, other Systems Architects, and software development teams.
• Develop, document, and communicate plans for investing in systems architecture, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of systems development efforts, and recommend technologies that will increase cost-effectiveness and systems flexibility.

Skills And Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing strategic systems architecture plans.
• Hands-on experience with business requirements gathering/analysis.
• Proven experience in systems and network design and development.
• Exceptional understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent architecture and technical support documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and consultative skills.
• Ability to conduct research into emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products as required.
• Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of software evaluation principles and practices.
• Proven project planning and management experience.
• Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Ooladele@sbsc.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.