Job Recruitment at ACCESS BANK PLC

Access Bank Plc is a financial institution with presence in 9 countries in Africa and the United Kingdom and in all major cities in Nigeria. Also referred to as the Africa's Bank of Best Practice, Access Bank operates on a platform of strong ethics, governance and professionalism.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

 

Job Position: Process Automation Engineer

Job Location: Lagos

Job Roles

  • Full stack web development
  • Gather user requirements, write code using an agile methodology, and continuously update the back-end code of the product.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, the development team and Scrum Master to develop, design, build and launch the product.
  • Development of BPM Workflow Processes and Digital Process Automation on the ProcessMaker Platform
  • Development of Processes on Robotic Process Automation Platform with the use of UiPath

Functions and Responsibilities

  • Works closely with end-users to identify issues and captures business requirements.
  • Integrates user-facing elements developed by front-end developer with service side logic.
  • Translates business requirements into system design specifications.
  • Performs appropriate development and testing activities.
  • Optimizes the application for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Deploys regular releases in an agile approach.
  • Creates appropriate documentation as defined by the agile development methodology.
  • Build processes on the ProcessMaker and RPA platforms
  • Enhancement of existing processes on automated on the ProcessMaker and RPA Platform
  • Works closely with business stakeholders and end users to develop an understanding of how the applications are used by the user teams being supported.
  • Designs and implements data storage solutions.
  • Maintains competency in the technologies related to responsibilities.
  • Works on complex systems analysis and programming assignments with minimal supervision; expected to independently determine solutions

Job Requirements
Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of full stack development experience

Certification(s):

  • IT certifications and other professional qualifications will be an added advantage

Skills / Competence:

  • Knowledge of Scrum/Agile or Kanban software development processes
  • Proficient in back-end web development
  • Understanding of front-end technologies and platforms Understanding in at least one of the following is required: JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
  • Knowledge of platforms and tools. Understanding in at least one of the following is required: ASP.NET MVC 5, C#, SQL server database, Visual Studio, and Microsoft AzureMicrosoft Azure and VB.NET
  • Knowledge of source code control tools
  • Experience with big data technologies, such as Hadoop, Hive, and Pig, Cloudera, or large data warehousing initiatives
  • Experience with systems deployed on Unix/Linux/Solaris environments
  • Experience in developing applications in Windows based application
  • Strong communicator
  • Brings a high-energy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around them.
  • Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace.
  • Passion for innovation and “can do” attitude.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply


Job Position: Test Automation Analyst

Job Location: Lagos

Job Role

  • Develop, Automate and execute Test automation and performance testing scripts for the bank.

Functions and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with product management and software and support engineers to deliver stable enterprise software products.
  • Establish test strategy and manual and automated test suites.
  • Develop and configure test automation networks and execute stability and performance tests.
  • Develop and execute test automation through Test Complete.
  • Develop and execute Performance test through LoadNinja.
  • Apply, design and develop automated testing strategies and build automated testing frameworks Help desk management/ provision of first level support to users.
  • Involve in product design to guarantee adherence of test coverage for meeting end user requirements.
  • Record test results and report and verify software bug fixes to accept automation criteria.
  • Analyze performance test requirements and develop test plans and debug to understand test objective requirements.
  • Handle performance testing and present results for validating and analysis to Project Teams
  • Prepare software defect tracking and report entire project release status to stakeholders.
  • Ensure the timely resolution of user issues.
  • Orderly escalation of faults to 2nd and 3rd level support
  • Provide management with weekly and monthly statistical reports.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Team Lead, QA, Testing and Test.

Job Requirements
Education:

  • B.Sc in STEM

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years cognate IT experience, 2 year of which must be in Test Automation & Performance Testing.

Certification(s):

  • Relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage e.g. CTFL, ITIL

Skills / Competence:

  • Instinct for analytics and logical application of concepts
  • Understanding of basic programming languages e.g Python
  • Must have sound knowledge and experience of functional testing performed manually.
  • Expertise in creation of test scripts
  • Possess good knowledge on Automated testing tools
  • Well versed with agile, DevOps and continuous delivery
  • Maintain good communication, reporting and interaction with stakeholders
  • Good analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Passion for automation
  • Self-Management
  • Interpersonal Skills

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply


Job Position: Analyst, Omni-channel Service Delivery

Job Location: Lagos

Job Roles

  • Ensure the delivery of front-end digital services across the Omni-channel platforms (Mobile, Internet, ATM, etc.)
  • Work on other tasks as assigned by the Senior Specialist, Omni-channel Service Delivery

Functions and Responsibilities

  • Document 'as-is' and 'to-be' state/architecture for various implementation phases, describing the changes required to attain the desired 'to-be' state
  • Build test cases and scenarios sufficient for the validation of end-state products and services
  • Periodically execute functional and non-functional tests on solutions, features and services on the ATM, Internet, Mobile, etc.
  • Partake in the deployment of new features across the Omni-channel stack in line with business requirements
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive innovation initiatives through full process from idea to commercialization.
  • Periodically review existing systems and advise process owners on possible areas of improvements thereby making IT serve as a business enabler
  • Carry out an extensive testing (Unit, Integration, Systems, User Acceptance Tests) of solutions developed in order to ensure that they are error free and are fit for purpose
  • Engage in the installation and configuration of ATMs, including the hands-on experience required to effectively perform 2nd level resolution
  • Perform 1st level support during the transition phase of the Omni-channel Mobile, Internet banking and ATM platforms
  • Research and implement product enhancement solutions working closely with 3rd party vendors, switch processors and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
  • Facilitate frequent ATM, Internet and Mobile banking 2nd level support trainings

Job Requirements
Education:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline

Experience:

  • 0 -2 years’ experience in any of the following IT disciplines: application development, systems integration & middleware, database management, and server administration.

Certification(s):

  • IT certifications and other professional qualifications will be an added advantage

Skills / Competence:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.
  • Excellent analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Good interpersonal skill
  • Ability to analyze issues and provide adequate support to users
  • Fair understanding of the Omni-channel solution objectives Good understanding of transaction entries
  • Ability to review transactions and identify root cause of failure
  • Good knowledge of various components within the payment infrastructure
  • Creative and taking initiative.
  • Good communication skill (Oral & Written)
  • Analytical / Problem solving
  • Self-management
  • Interpersonal skills

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply


Job Position: Senior Specialist, Omni-channel Service Delivery

Job Location: Lagos

Job Roles

  • Ensure the provisioning and monitoring of hardware / platforms required to support transaction processing via the Omni-channel stack (Mobile, Internet, ATM, ESB, BankWorld, Channel Manager, etc.)
  • Work on other tasks as assigned by the Channel Delivery Services Manager

Functions and Responsibilities

  • Take the lead in migration of customer data from several source systems into the Omni-channel stack
  • Take the lead in deployments of hot-fixes, patches and updates to the Omni-channel stack
  • Perform capacity planning and management to ensure adequate provision of hardware resources
  • Co-ordinate problem management activities and perform root cause analysis for hardware related failures
  • Develop and execute infrastructure availability metrics to drive uptime targets
  • Deploy resources effectively to ensure stability in line with expectations system reliability targets
  • Co-ordinate seamless failover between active and alternative systems provisioned in line with high availability objectives
  • Take the lead in migration of customer data from several source systems into the Omni-channel stack
  • Take the lead in deployments of hot-fixes, patches and updates to the Omni-channel stack
  • Perform capacity planning and management to ensure adequate provision of hardware resources
  • Co-ordinate problem management activities and perform root cause analysis for hardware related failures
  • Develop and execute infrastructure availability metrics to drive uptime targets
  • Deploy resources effectively to ensure stability in line with expectations system reliability targets
  • Co-ordinate seamless failover between active and alternative systems provisioned in line with high availability objectives

Job Requirements
Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in any of the following IT disciplines: application development, systems integration & middleware, database management, and server administration

Certification(s):

  • IT certifications and other professional qualifications will be an added advantage

Skills / Competence:

  • Knowledge of Scrum/Agile or Kanban software development processes
  • Proficient in back-end and front-end development
  • Understanding of front-end technologies and platforms. Understanding in at least one of the following is required: JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
  • Knowledge of platforms and tools, such as ASP.NET MVC 5, C#, sequel serve database, Visual Studio, and Microsoft Azure
  • Knowledge of source code control tools
  • Experience with big data technologies, such as Hadoop, Hive, and Pig, Cloudera, or large data warehousing initiatives
  • Experience with systems deployed on Unix/Linux/Solaris environments
  • Experience in developing applications in Windows based application
  • Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that enables the team to fulfil requests within the desired SLA.
  • Provide overall team guidance and fix all escalations
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply


Job Position: IT Finance & Planning Analyst

Job Location: Lagos

Job Roles

  • Provide finance, planning support to all IT Units and Teams in areas such as investment decisions, budgeting, resource planning and 3rd party supplier management.
  • Work on other tasks as assigned IT Leadership team

Functions and Responsibilities

  • Establish and execute enterprise-wide IT financial budget planning encompassing capital, operational expenditure, and salary costs amongst others
  • Maintain a “dashboard” of financial / non-financial metrics that can be used to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of services provided by IT to the business areas
  • Monitor budget-execution levels reporting any variances to Group CIO, ITEX and other bank stakeholders
  • Develop financial models and criteria used to evaluate alternative IT investments
  • Assist in the development of business cases supporting the funding of IT projects and perform project profitability analysis after implementation
  • Monitor 3rd party invoicing and deliverables as to contract adherence suggesting corrective actions
  • Identify ITS cost drivers and make recommendation on strategy for cost containment
  • Support the IT Steering Committee ensuring the collection of information, report preparation, distribution and follow-up of deliberations.
  • Plan and conduct IT staff recruitment and other IT events for the group in alliance with relevant stakeholders (HR, etc.)
  • Application Vendor and service provider assessment 
  • Effectively undertake other tasks as assigned by the IT Leadership.

Job Requirements
Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Management Information System or, related IT Management discipline
  • MSC / MBA would be an added advantage

Experience:

  • Minimum of 1-5 years professional IT Governance /Finance management experience and supervisory assignment in a mature technology environment

Certification(s):

  • Project Management, Process improvement and Professional certifications are desirable. E.g. ITIL, COBIT5, ISO 20000, PMP.
  • MSC / MBA would be an added advantage

Skills / Competence:

  • Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting.
  • Financial control, management and governance Skill
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Contract and vendor negotiation
  • Self-Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Value assessment Skill
  • Analytical Skills/ Problem solving.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply