• Application Deadline: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Chief Technical Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Role Summary

• Uniccon Group is seeking a Chief Technical Officer, who will be a seasoned professional in Software Development and Implementation, Full stack, and experiences on AI, IoT, Cloud Engineering Embedded systems, Blockchain technology and other relevant skills  and who will be a member of the company’s Management Team.


• The candidate must have a solid track record in handling the full lifecycle of complex IT projects, from business analysis, to system architecture, software development, testing, implementation, integration as well as solution maintenance & support.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Uniccon Group technical team in software design, development, testing, implementation, integration and support.


• Taking executive decisions with Management in terms of the company’s technological requirements.


• Responsible for the company’s IT infrastructure as well as licensing.


• Responsible for the company’s relationship with OEMs and other software providers. ▪ Staying on top of technology trends and developments.


• Supporting the sales team in the technical sales process by ensuring that the company’s technical resources are adequate and available for demos, POCs and/or presentations.


• Ensuring that technical resources meet the company’s short and long-term needs.


• Defining the goals for research and development and implementing them.


• Creating timelines for the development and deployment of all services.


• Supervising the support function of the company for solutions delivered to customers within set SLAs, in order to fulfill contractual obligations and maximize customer satisfaction.


• Maintaining a consumer-focused outlook and driving the delivery of the company’s IT projects to the market.


• Managing technology budgets and timeframes.


• Ensuring all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards and set policies.


• Engaging with the Executive Management with value propositions to drive development of the company’s IT footprint on its market.


• Providing technical advice to customers on all aspects of the installation and use of computer systems and networks, during and after the sale.


• Networking with existing customers and other IT experts in order to maintain links and promote additional products and upgrades.


• Managing own diary in order to organize and prioritize monthly, weekly and daily goals;


• Actively contributing to regular and adhoc meetings and updating Executive Management.


• Identifying opportunities across the industries covered and prioritizing among them to achieve best results.


• Acting as a leader, manager and mentor to technical team members.

Requirements

• M.Sc in Computer Science, Engineering and/or a related field. A higher relevant graduate degree is a plus.


• Minimum 10 years of successful work experience as a software developer, leader of a software development team, in a reputable IT company.


• Advanced knowledge of software development tools, source code control tools and big data and other technologies.


• Significant experience in cybersecurity, software development best practices, knowledge of code review and pentesting.


• Experience with cloud technologies, development practices, software architecture principles, requirements and interfaces, and software systems engineering.


• Advanced knowledge of programming languages.


• Knowledge of system frameworks and software development processes.


• Experience creating and maintaining databases.


• Knowledge of AI,IoT,Embedded Systems and Block chain technology


• Experience with systems deployed on Unix/Linux/Solaris environments.


• Strong leadership and team management skills, showcasing initiative and responsibility.


• Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment.


• Excellent demonstrations and presentation skills.


• Ability to work within local and international (project/virtual) teams.


• Ability to work under pressure, to multitask, to focus and to deliver results.


• Good communication skills and outstanding team spirit.


• Experience in DevSecOps.


• Experience in Agile software development.


• Candidates must have a good understanding of the industry, solution providers, technologies wide range of software development languages, full software development lifecycle as well as cybersecurity.


• Ability to speak foreign languages is a plus.