Application Engineer

 

Recruiter:

Boardroom Appointments

Job Ref:

JHB003971/DH

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Location:

Nigeria, South Africa

Salary:

CTC


SUMMARY:
Our client based in Nigeria is looking for an Application Engineer to deploy revenue management and vending prepayment solutions to customers locally and internationally.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications

 

  • Degree in Information Systems or related qualification
  • A+, N+, MCDBA, MCSE are advantageous
  • Database maintenance and Microsoft SQL scripting qualification
  • SQL report writing qualification
  • Project management qualification is advantageous
  • At least 4 years’ experience in the information technology industry and/or prepaid metering industry
  • Experience in Microsoft SQL server and related platforms
  • Experience in networking and telecoms, covering Microsoft applications, database platforms,
  • Drivers licence

Competencies

  • Understanding of the relationship of any specialised role to the context in which the work is carried out, the
  • business and the needs of those who will use the end product
  • Able to use Microsoft Projects
  • Familiar with available tools, methods, procedures and/or equipment associated with specialisation.
  • Has adequate technical depth to make correct choices from alternatives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills – especially writing professional reports
  • Strong telephonic and email etiquette
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills
  • Negotiation and networking skills
  • Professional approach
  • Commitment to customer service
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Highly self-motivated

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the scope for the project is analysed and well documented
  • Ensure the timely completion of the project per the original and agreed upon timescales and that all time is logged correctly
  • Ensure all expenditure on the project is within the agreed budget and look for ways to reduce costs
  • Ensure that project deliverables are of an acceptable standard and will satisfy the requirements and business drivers
  • Ensure all standard operating procedures are adhered to
  • Communicate improvement possibilities and participate in improvement initiatives
  • Assist in building an effective project team
  • Document all processes and train internal and customer staff using Company solutions
  • Provide reporting on all project related activities
  • Identify, analyse, weigh and procure action plans to counter risks
  • Analyse existing SQL queries for performance improvements
  • Develop procedures and scripts for data migration
  • Develop procedures and scripts for data integration
  • Develop, implement and optimize stored procedures and functions using T-SQL
  • Deployment and execution of software solutions
  • Respond to phone/e-mail inquiries within 24 hours of receipt
  • Provide day-to-day technical support for all Company and third party products
  • Assist with setting up lab environments per customer / tender specifications.
  • Training on hardware and software solutions
  • Install, configure and troubleshoot the MS operating systems and products installed on those systems
  • Update incident entries with clear informative written English, without jargon or the use of acronyms
  • Interface when necessary with internal stakeholders to obtain any assistance required
  • Build appropriate and useful reporting deliverables utilizing SQL Server Reporting Service (SSRS) and QlikView
  • Review and interpret ongoing business report requirements
  • Constructively participate as a member of the wider Company team
  • Undertake any other tasks or one-off projects which may be assigned from time to time
  • Ensure protection of the company’s commercial interests always and in all circumstances
  • Take all practicable steps to ensure personal safety and the safety of others as a matter of priority
  • Demonstrate professional skill and a high standard of fairness and integrity
  • Cooperate and communicate effectively with project managers and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support

 

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