Research & Development Officer Job at SecureID Limited

SecureID Limited is a smart card manufacturing and personalisation bureau with expertise in the deployment and integration of digital solutions. Historically, we are positioned as the first commercially operated smart card manufacturing plant in sub-Saharan Africa with the ability to manufacture Poly-carbonate Cards amongst other card types.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Research & Development Officer

Job Location: Oshodi - Isolo, Lagos

Role Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, and establish a culture of innovation across the organization. 
• Continuously improve innovation framework in all functional areas.
• Carry out research on technological trends and assist in developing technology road map on a quarterly basis. 
• Develop innovative card products which act as Unique selling points.
• Seek, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Liaises with clients, potential clients, existing and potential technical partners, on issues relating to all solutions, including Cards and Biometrics.
• Assist and Support Sales/Marketing team to define customer needs.
• Technical analysis of client’s requirements and deriving solutions architecture.
• Assist in deployment of Solutions towards meeting external clients’ needs.
• Develop new products according to the market needs and according to prepared product road map.
• Keep track of processes in the industry and make required upgrades. 
• Keeps records  and provide all research and Presales support for all card projects.

Educational & Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Information Technology.
• MBA/M.Sc. in Relevant Field.
• Lead Auditor ISO 9000 : 2015 QMS
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Any other relevant Professional Certifications.

Competencies & Skills:

• Deep knowledge and understanding of the smart card technology and processes.
• In depth understanding of PCI standards, and any other Scheme requirement.
• In depth understanding of payment industry
• Excellent Project Management skills
• Excellent research orientation;
• High level of speaking and presentation ability.