Job Vacancies at Appzone Limited

AppZone is Africa’s leading provider of home-grown financial technology solutions. We expand the scope and competitiveness of financial institutions by delivering disruptive innovation on agile technology using best practices.

We recognize that our super-talented and highly motivated people are at the core of our unprecedented success so far. As such, we seek for more extraordinary individuals to join our high-performance teams and become part of making history.

Your contributions have the potential to impact millions of people across Africaas we work together to provide technology that empowers people with unlimited access to financial services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Technical Recruiter

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade Level: Senior Associate

Job Profile

• We are looking for an innovative, self-driven and ambitious Technical Recruiter to join our Human Resources team!
• As a Technical Recruiter, you will be responsible for implementing AppZone’s Talent Acquisition strategy which entails sourcing, recruiting, and retaining the best and brightest minds.

As the Technical Recruiter, your job responsibilities include the following.

• Applying effective sourcing and talent acquisition strategies that attract qualified candidates for the Technology team.
• Planning interviews and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews while maintaining an exceptional candidate experience
• Working closely with the Managers towards building a diverse and qualified tech team to support the organization.
• Maintaining a healthy pool of quality candidates for tech roles across the business.
• Preparing job descriptions in liaison with hiring managers and placing effective ads, ensuring they represent Appzone as an employer of choice.
• Pre-screening applications and providing high-quality shortlists of qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Partnering end to end with Hiring Managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Attending and actively take part in Tech recruitment projects and campaigns in alignment with the Recruitment Strategy.
• Communicating regularly and effectively with all stakeholders (including candidates, Hiring Managers, Leadership team, Agencies) to ensure a pleasant recruitment experience.
• Keep up to date with new technological trends and products.

Requirements
We would love to meet someone with:

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role preferably in a Technology environment.
• In-depth knowledge of applicant tracking systems, sourcing techniques (e.g social media recruiting, boolean search strings and other innovative recruitment tools.
• The knowledge of a variety of selection methods (interviews, assessments, psychometric test, etc.)
• Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles
• A creative, innovative approach to delivering on recruitment targets.
• Experience working with HRIS, ATS, Sourcing, and Recruitment Marketing tools.
• A high-level ability to prioritize and is goal oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to deal with confidential or sensitive information in a discreet and professional manner.
• An exceptional organization and time-management skills.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Technology field.

Physical Requirements:
We currently run a hybrid work structure; some days are remote while others require you collaborate with colleagues at the office location. For each situation, you may have:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel extensively on recruiting assignments where required.
• This role functions within the group and reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

 

Application Deadline 13th May, 2021.

Job Title: Automated Software Tester

Job Opening ID: 71
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Profile

• We are looking for a talented, self-driven, and ambitious software automation tester to join our Software testing team! As a software automation tester, you will be responsible for test planning, test script, test scenarios, test data, etc.

As a software automation tester, your job responsibilities include:

• Formulation of the team’s policies and standard operating processes in line with company strategy and business goals.
• Coordination of the team’s effort to implement and adhere to defined standard operating processes.
• Analysis of software’s functional and technical requirements as well as design peculiarities and architecture to identify relevant testing considerations.
• Creation of test plans that contain expected timelines for completion and address all considerations raised during the analysis phase.
• Articulation and documentation of test information including test planning, test scripts, test scenarios, test data, pre-conditions, and test outcomes.
• Manual and automated Regression test.
• Conduct functional and non-functional testing of applications
• Analysis of testing output to identify discrepancies and uncover defects.
• Reporting and tracking of defects isolated during testing and verification of corrections made.
• Management of each testing engagement to ensure that minimum quality standards are achieved within stipulated timelines.
• Automated execution of test scripts.
• Active engagement in the achievement of Goals & Objectives in line with the company’s vision, mission, and values relevant to responsibilities granted to you, which may be amended from time to time.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Computer Science, Engineering, or any other related field.
• At least 3 years Automation testing work experience in a Fintech company, E-Commence Company, Software testing Company, software company, Banking Industry, etc..
• The candidate should have a good knowledge of software, Payment, and banking.
• Strong capabilities in source code management, software development life cycle (SDLC), Test planning, Test management, test execution, test management, test automation, Load Testing, and Security Testing
• The candidate must be highly proficient in problem-solving, time management, analytical thinking, ambition and have a great drive to succeed.
• The candidate must have strong attention to detail, great communication skills, andworks well in a team.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

 

Job Title: Manager, Talent Acquisition

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Profile

• We are looking for an innovative, self-driven, and ambitious Talent Acquisition Manager to join our Human Resources team! As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing AppZone’s Talent Acquisition strategy which entails sourcing, recruiting, and retaining the best and brightest minds.

As the Manager, Talent Acquisition, your job responsibilities include the following;

• Work closely with the CHRO in developing the resource planning for all product companies and the group.
• Develop and apply innovative and effective sourcing and talent acquisition strategies that attract qualified candidates across Africa and the globe.
• In collaboration with the Marketing & Communications team, develop and execute an effective Employer Branding strategy that positions Appzone group as an exceptional employer of choice.
• Planning interviews and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews while maintaining an exceptional candidate experience.
• Strategically partnering with Hiring Managers on their recruitment needs and throughout the end-end recruitment process.
• Maintaining a healthy pool of quality candidates for roles across the business.
• Preparing job descriptions in liaison with hiring managers and placing effective ads, ensuring they represent Appzone group as an employer of choice.
• Pre-screening applications and providing high-quality shortlists of qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Conduct periodic process reviews on the talent acquisition process to ensure its continues to deliver a delightful and immersive candidate experience while effectively attracting the best and brightest minds.
• Communicating regularly and effectively with all stakeholders (including candidates, Hiring Managers, Leadership team, Agencies) to ensure a pleasant recruitment experience.
• Working with the CHRO in determining effective KPIs to track and measure the impact of the recruitment process.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field of study.
• A minimum of 6 years experience in a similar role preferably in a Technology environment.
• In-depth knowledge of full-cycle recruiting and employer branding techniques with a blend of experience gained in consultancy and in-house recruitment, working in a fast-paced environment.
• The knowledge of a variety of selection methods (interviews, assessments, psychometric test, etc.)
• The ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends in talent acquisition.
• A creative, innovative approach to delivering on recruitment targets.
• Experience working with HRIS, ATS, Sourcing, and Recruitment Marketing tools.
• A high-level ability to prioritize and is goal-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to tell compelling business and result stories.
• The ability to deal with confidential or sensitive information in a discreet and professional manner.
• An exceptional organization and time-management skills

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

 

Application Deadline 15th May, 2021.

 

Job Title: Software Developer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• AppZone is Africa’s leading provider of homegrown financial technology solutions. We expand the scope and competitiveness of financial institutions by delivering disruptive innovation on agile technology using best practices.
• We recognize that our super-talented and highly motivated people are at the core of our unprecedented success so far. As such, we seek for more extraordinary individuals to join our high-performance teams and become part of making history.
• Your contributions have the potential to impact millions of people across Africaas we work together to provide technology that empowers people with unlimited access to financial services.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, Implement, and Support software products and solutions that integrate with in-house and third-party systems
• Provide support to business analysts in theconversion of individual client business requirements into software functionality
• Provide assistance to relevant functional teams by identifying requirements and improvements to the architectural design of new/existing applications
• Provide training to client end-users with relevant tools and technical documentation.
• Lead a technical work stream as a component of a larger project
• Provide subject – matter expertise, customer advocacy, and analysis through all phases of the development lifecycle
• Communicate effectively well with internal/external parties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or corresponding combination of education and work experience in software development.
• 3+ years of programming experience with Web, Windows .NET framework, and C#
• 3+ years’ experience WPF applications, ASP.NET, MVC, C#, .Net, Web API, JSON, REST, and SQL Server.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal & analytic skills.
• An aptitude for analytical problem – solving.
• Ease and ability to learn fast and solve complex problems.
• Proficiency in object-oriented design and development using software development best practices.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL database design, T – SQL, and stored procedure programming.
• Experience working on Agile teams using Agile methodologies such as SCRUM.
• Ability to provide technical input for designs, functional specifications, and other project requirements.
• Ability to design, and build, high – quality unit tests.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

 

Application Deadline 30th May, 2021.

 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.