Vacancy at MTN Nigeria for a Data Analyst

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Data Analyst
Job Location: Lagos
Job Description

• Assist in developing maintenance plans per application and carry out the maintenance of applications, re-configuring, building and testing components in accordance with OLAs and SLAs.
• Innovative approach to the analysis of information to drive solutions that provide real business value and provide MTNN a competitive advantage
• Configure, build, and test application or technical architecture components.
• Work with other developers, designers, and architects to make sure that the configuration and custom components meet application requirements and performance goals.
• Fix any defects and performance problems discovered in testing.
• Develop information solutions from a variety of sources for both structured and unstructured data
• Integration of big data solutions with existing reporting and analytical solutions
• Support team and enhancement to ETL system
• Code applications in accordance with good security coding practices to ensure the application is free of most common coding vulnerabilities.
• Create and execute technical test plans for application change, new deployment and upgrades.
• Participate in transitions of the application or technical architecture components to the testers.
• Develop and implement big data models and solutions
• Inform the technical architect and project manager of any issues that may affect other areas of the project.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Conduct root cause analysis on production issues
• Guidance of entire information management process of both structured and unstructured data
• Optimization of the information solutions
• Producing relevant technical documentation and specifications
• Ensure timely resolution of internal/external customers
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s Vital Behavior and values.

Job Condition:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours

Experience & Training     
Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience with working with others

Experience as a software developer

Experience working in a medium  organization

Application development and support experience in the Telecommunications sector:

• Oracle PL/SQL and standard SQL.
• Java/Web development
• Operating system programming (UNIX Scripting).
• Wireless application development using Java, WML,S@TML,STKML, SMPP protocol
• Exposure to typical Mobile Telecommunications applications:
  • Billing systems (Corporate & Retail Billing, Interconnect Billing)
  • ERP systems (Distribution, Retail, Finance, Payroll, HR, Asset Management)
  • SIM & Mobile Applications ( EVD, Contents Management System, SIM management Application)
  • GSM network interfacing applications (Provisioning, Pre-Paid management systems)
  • Fraud Management Applications
  • Value Added Services(VAS) Applications

Training:

• Formal training in application architecture principles, technology architecture and systems integration
• Specific training on application development tools and programming languages

Minimum Qualification

• BA, B.Eng, B.Tech or HND