Jobs at SOI Consulting Ltd

Job Vacancies: SOI Consulting Ltd
Our Mission Statement: To be the foremost IT solutions and service provider in Africa by leveraging our solution, Expertise and Global Alliances with the Worlds Biggest IT vendors to create a powerful and unique Brand Name in the field of IT Consulting.
 We are an innovative privately owned IT consulting firm based in Kaduna, Nigeria.
 Our work environment: We work in an environment characterized by focus, originality and results. Our work environment is intense but fun.

The chances that you'll be required to do what you've never done before are VERY high. You are encouraged to challenge any idea from any quarter; what we seek is soundness of reasoning and the courage to see things through: every job is a critical challenge and you will discover that no two jobs are the same, after all no two clients are the same. What this means is that every new job requires a fresh approach and analytical rigour.

We have a unique culture and interactions are highly energetic and involving. The fast pace and intensity never cease to amaze those who come in contact with us.
 Our employment policy: We do not discriminate based on gender, age, or ethnic/national orientation. We do not promote on the basis of longevity or age; rather, advancement is based on a strict meritocratic framework. And we truly care about our people.

Job Requirements
What we are looking for
 We seek individuals who possess strategic and analytical ability, leadership qualities, creativity, exposure, drive, ambition and high intellectual content. Without drive, ambition and intellectual content, you CANNOT work at SOI Consulting. But your ambition must be tempered by virtue.
 We are seeking individuals with the ability to:
1. Multi-task yet be organized and result oriented
2. Pass across their knowledge effectively in Instructor lead training which they will be teaching
3. Work in teams and develop others
4. Work within deadlines and perform under pressure and unsupervised
5. Communicate effectively to any audience
6. Dream up creative solutions to complex problems
7. Possess a passion for excellence

Job Vacancies/positions
 We are seeking motivated people to fill the positions :
Job 1. Core Developer Job 2. Core Database Administrator (DBA)

Job requirements
Core Developer :Job Technical Requirements
 Proficiency with a significant number among the following object oriented web and desktop programming technologies:
• PHP/mySQL, JAVA, .NET, asp, dhtml, AJAX, C++, adobe technologies (flash/actionscript, flex, air), GWT, myGWT, YWT, openlazlo, pl/SQL, xml/xlst, SOA, soap, lamb, python, cgi-perl e.t.c.
 Ability to use multiple IDE’s in development work such as Dreamweaver, eclipse, oracle JDeveloper, net beans, flex, visual studio e.t.c.
 Knowledge of various popular prebuilt modular packages like Moodle, SMF, Joomla, Droopal, Wordpress, Sugar CRM e.t.c as well as guided implementation of enterprise class modular software.
 Strong knowledge of database integration with desktop and web applications using JBDC, ODBC, mysql e.t.c
 Solid knowledge on how to harness the internet with respect to sourcing information, participating in forum and professional article posting and other web based activities.
 Keen knowledge of security implementation in desktop and web application development.
 Proficiency with graphic, animation and sound design packages like Fireworks, Corel draw, Photoshop, Illustrator, Swishmax, flash, Maya, cinema4d, 3dstudiomax, sound forge etc is an added advantage.

Job Requirements
Core Database Administrator (DBA) :Job Technical Requirements
 Proficiency with multiple relational database softwares including oracle, MSSQL, Postgre, mysql, MS access etc.
 Administrate oracle database both locally and remotely using command line interface and graphical user interfaces like sqlplus, isqlplus, enterprise manager and third party tools like ToadTM etc
 Proficiency in SQL schema design both manually and using tools like sqldetectiveTM , phpmyadmin etc
 Ability to administrate oracle database on multiple operating systems including Linux (redhat, novel-suse, debain, fedora, mandrake, ubuntu etc), Windows (XP, server 2003, advanced server etc), Sun Solaris, apple Macintosh etc
 Ability to setup oracle database to run using Automatic Storage management and implement manual and automated database backup and recovery
 Ability to manage database users and implement standard database security.
 Ability to work with developers on the integration of various databases with desktop and web applications
 Knowledge of the deployment and administration of various enterprise class software like oracle application server, Oracle e-business Suite, Oracle ECM, SAP, etc will be an added advantage

How to apply For the Job
Submit your CV and a 1-page essay titled “Information is power” (typed in MS word) to info@soiconsulting.net. Deadline is September 3rd 2008. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.