Jobs at Axxend Corp

Axxend seeks to identify and recruit the best graduates from Information Technology programs with exceptional qualities for the Technology Specialist role.

• Our goal is to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to prepare them to become full time Axxenders (Axxend employees) as well as leaders throughout Africa and the world.
• Leveraging Axxend’s IT infrastructure (email, Unified Communication tools, and intranet), successful applicants will be mentored by, and work with Axxenders anywhere in the world in addition to “ hands-on” experience acquired by shadowing our senior employees and to fill the gap between University and Professional world.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Good communication skills
•  Fresh graduate seeking national service posting
•  Should have a degree or equivalent in IT or related field
•  Strong critical thinking skills
•  Strong work ethic
•  Strong team skills
•  Should have knowledge in infrastructure development or both

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The role is a technical client-facing role and the ideal candidate should have success leading technical discussions with senior executives that drive key decisions and implementation in our francophone regions.

A successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate proficiency with the design, implementation and support of Microsoft solutions and exhibit superior communication skills.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Identify, validate, and grow opportunities with customers in partnership with the Business Development team, by driving solution architecture for both Microsoft and third-party solutions.
•  Understand customers’ overall data estate, IT and business priorities to design implementation architectures and solutions.
•  Apply technical knowledge to architect solutions that meet business and IT needs, create Data Platform, roadmaps, and ensure long term technical viability of new deployments
•  Ensure that solution exhibits high levels of performance, productivity, security, scalability, maintainability, appropriate reusability and reliability upon deployment
•  Provide technical leadership of projects and creation of collateral including; reference implementations, best practices and training.
•  Develop deep relationships with key customer IT decision makers
•  Be a Voice of Customer to share insights and best practices
•  Maintain technical skills and knowledge, keeping up to date with market trends and competitive insights

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Engineering, Information Technology or related field preferred
•  5+ years of experience implementing and supporting solutions relating to Microsoft including Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure, SQL, IIS, Microsoft Teams, System Center Suite, Exchange, Office 365, SharePoint, EMS, and Intune
•  Relevant certifications in Microsoft, Cisco and/or ITIL
•  Ability to produce translate requirements into a technical design leveraging existing tools, services and frameworks.
•  Customer-oriented mindset with ability to adapt to multiple client environments
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills -English and French (Ability to speak and write French desired).

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PURPOSE: In addition to the execution of project specifications, an Application Consultant is expected to prepare design and mapping documentation as well as utilize database technologies, programming concepts and client relation skills to design, develop, implement and test Axxend solutions

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Design, develop, implement and test a variety of ETL procedures
•  Install, configure and system test software
•  Comprehend and interpret database diagrams and data dictionaries
•  Perform data analysis and interrogation
•  Develop and support batch processes
•  Communicate with clients and team leaders in a professional manner
•  Troubleshoot implementation and ETL issues
•  Maintain accurate and timely reporting of project activities through time recording system
•  Develop project documentation
•  Manage day-to-day implementation activities
•  Provide mentoring and support to department colleagues as necessary
•  Assist Technical Support Department as necessary
•  Provide pre-sales support
•  Accompany Principle Advisor to client site to participate in system design and data mapping procedures
• Complexity of Work & Decision-Making: Moderate to highly significant
• Measures of Performance: Quality of work; client satisfaction; meeting timelines and commitments; amount of rework; knowledge of products and procedures; productivity and efficiency; development of co-workers; creativity; self sufficiency.
• Computer Language: Proficiency in PHP/Node.js for API’s and web portals, iOS development and Android Development, HTML/CSS, Java/JavaScript
• Required Language: English