Graduate Programmes at Sanlam Nigeria

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1. Graduate Programme – Application Development
2. Graduate Programme – System Analyst
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Graduate Programme – Application Development

Job Description

Are you a young IT graduate seeking to build your career in an evolving and stable business environment?
Do you have the propensity and drive for results, passion for excellence and appetite to learn in new environments?
If your answer to the above questions are in the affirmative, then, you are welcome to join ‘The Sanlam Nigeria Information Technology Graduate Programme’.
Application development and practical experience in both frontend and backend development with skills for the utilization of technologies such as React.js, Laravel, Node.js, PHP, and working with databases for the support of software development team across diverse projects.

Key Responsibilities
Frontend Development (Basic understanding):

Collaborate with the development team to design and develop user-friendly and responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Implement frontend functionality and user interactions using React.js, including component development, state management, and integration with backend APIs.
Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Backend Development (Basic understanding):

Assist in the development and maintenance of backend applications using technologies such as Node.js, Laravel, and PHP.
Create and optimize server-side APIs and web services to support frontend functionality and data exchange. Implement business logic, data validation, and security measures in backend code.

Database Management (Basic understanding):

Contribute to database design and development, including schema creation, indexing, and query optimization.
Assist in writing database queries and stored procedures to retrieve and manipulate data efficiently. Help ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry best practices.

Software Testing and Debugging (Basic understanding):

Participate in unit testing, integration testing, and bug fixing activities to ensure software quality. Collaborate with the QA team to identify and resolve issues and perform debugging and troubleshooting tasks.
Document and communicate software defects and proposed solutions effectively.

Code Documentation and Version Control (Basic understanding):

Assist in documenting code, including inline comments, API documentation, and user guides.
Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code repositories, track changes, and collaborate with other developers.

Cloud computing (Basic understanding):

Assist in developing & deploying cloud-native applications using cloud platforms and services Collaborate with the development team to leverage cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure Functions. Implement best practices for designing and building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud applications.

Research and Learning:

Stay updated with the latest frontend and backend development trends, tools, and frameworks. Conduct research and provide recommendations on new technologies and approaches to enhance software development processes.

Person Specification

First Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Programme.
Solid understanding of frontend development concepts, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Basic experience or familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React.js and frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
Basic knowledge of backend development using Node.js, Laravel, PHP, or similar technologies. Understanding of relational databases (e.g., MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and proficiency in writing SQL queries.
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaboration tools (e.g., GitHub, Bitbucket). Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve software issues.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and convey technical concepts. Ability to work independently as well as part of a development team.
Adaptability and Flexibility
Teamwork and Collaboration
Must not be more than 28 years as at time of application

Job Description

Are you a young IT graduate seeking to build your career in an evolving and stable business environment?
Do you have the propensity and drive for results, passion for excellence and appetite to learn in new environments?
If your answer to the above questions are in the affirmative, then, you are welcome to join ‘The Sanlam Nigeria Information Technology Graduate Programme’.
System Analyst providing an excellent level of support to the IT team, giving support across the whole business in Front and Back office functions.
The role will have oversight of IT Operations including Service Delivery, Application and Network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

IT Service Desk:

Provides technical support and guidance to Service Desk staff.
Direct involvement in incidents or problems (irrespective of priority) that cause service impact and acts as escalation point for incidents not being resolved in a timely manner.
Provides ITIL Service disciplines, covering Incident, Problem and Change Management

System & Network Analyst (Basic Understanding):

Servers, OVMS, VMWare and Hyper V support and administration.
Provides Cisco & HP Switches, Firewall and Routers support and administration.
Managing internal infrastructure, including network, access rights, desktops, servers, internal applications. Implement policies/standards to improve the quality and efficiency of support services based on ITIL methodology.
Works closely with the IT Service Desk and other Specialist to ensure a timely, robust, and comprehensive service transition process.
Works with the Service Desk team to set SLA criteria for the availability and performance of the IT infrastructure.
Responsible for system and infrastructure availability and develop a resilient infrastructure to reduce failures.
Responsible for day-to-day system administration, including management of internal network, VPN, Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and system backups.
Responsible for management of the rollout and support of desktop devices, including laptops and printers, and productivity tools such as Outlook and MSOffice.

Person Specification

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