Senior Swift Application Support at United Bank for Africa (UBA)

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
3 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
4419
Job Views
138

Job Description

  • Application Deadline: Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT
  • Position: Senior Swift Application Support

  • Job Type Full Time

  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND

  • Experience 7 years

  • Location Lagos

  • Job Field ICT / Computer 



Job Objective (s)



  • To ensure continuous uninterrupted operation of Swift Support Application Enterprise wide within the frame of the agreed service levels through best practices. 


Responsibilities



  • Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, upgrade, and support Swift Services Support, and associated hardware.

  • Analyse existing operations and make recommendations for the improvement with regards to Capacity management / Service Improvement. 

  • Ensure timely understanding of any new software integration into company systems.

  • Ensure preventative maintenance, including the installation of service packs, patches, hot fixes, anti-virus software is carried out as and when due.

  • Ensure smooth running and availability of 99.99 Swift Services Support 24 x 7x365.

  • Manage assigned program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.

  • Operate within established service level agreements with business units.  IT asset management, including maintenance of component inventory and related documentation.

  • Ensure proper understanding of documented Swift Services Support process/procedures and Configuration items

  • Take necessary and prompt corrective actions to ensure the achievement of set objectives.

  • To ensure continuous uninterrupted support of Swift Services Support Application Enterprise wide within the frame of the agreed service levels through best practices.  

  • Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery operations of Swift Services Support Application Enterprise wide and ensure there is 99.99% service Availability and zero data loss in the event of disaster events.

  • Apply proven communication and Service Management skills on issues related to the support of Swift Services Support Application Enterprise wide.


Qualifications



  • Minimum educational level – First Degree in Computer Science / Engineering, Systems Engineering or Operational Sciences with strong Information systems component

  • A second Degree in any of these disciplines, an MBA and/or technical certifications will enhance performance though not essential.

  • Minimum requisite experience – 7 years relevant experience within a technology intensive environment.

  • We are looking for a candidate with in-depth knowledge of good business continuity and disaster recovery operations of Swift Applications.

  • Our ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge of supporting and managing Swift Applications with at least 7 years of related experience.


Knowledge & Skills Required:



  • Application support

  • IT operations

  • Service level management

  • Release and deployment

  • Continuity management

  • Technical specialism

  • Supplier relationship management

  • Emerging technology monitoring

  • Interpersonal and communication skills

  • IT & computer appreciation

  • Analytical skill.

  • Banking operations, policies and procedures.


What We Expect From You



  • High degree of professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.

  • Highly organised, proactive, ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks assigned.

  • Team player with ability to work under pressure and ability to work with a wide variety of people and maintain excellent business relationship.

  • High sense of confidentiality and discreteness.


What You Should Expect From Us:



  • Our corporate culture is defined by our core values. We do not just train our people to be the best in the job, we also offer encouragement, recognition, and rewards.

  • Whatever level you are at in your career, we offer plenty of opportunities and support to build a rewarding career at UBA.

  • Here in UBA, our employees are our greatest assets and so we built a recognition and reward system that boosts productivity and enhances staff retention, instituting a culture of meritocracy.

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