Job
Title: Migration Consultant
Job
Code: MC/IB/130503
Number
of Positions Open: 10
Closing
Date:
Open Until Filled
Summary:
Our client is an American multinational computer, technology and IT Consulting Corporation who deal in the manufacture and sale of computer hardware and software (with a focus on the latter).
Summary:
Our client is an American multinational computer, technology and IT Consulting Corporation who deal in the manufacture and sale of computer hardware and software (with a focus on the latter).
They
also offer infrastructure, hosting and consulting services.
They
strive to lead in the creation, development and manufacture of the industry's
most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software,
networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics.
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Subject matter
expert on competitive DB technologies and the client’s Information
Management technologies.
- Trusted
technical advisor to our client’s sales team and customers for competitive
DB migrations.
- Solid
understanding of the competitive landscape and capabilities of competing
products.
- Ability to work
independently and collaborate with diverse sales and
- technical sales
teams across
- The ability to
communicate and negotiate effectively with senior management and technical
staff at client site and our client
- Translate
technical features into business value.
- Technical sales
and/or services experience is highly desirable with solid understanding of
sales cycle.
- Ideal candidate
will have project experience with multiple software
architectures and development environments
- Must have
ability to estimate, plan and execute database projects (migration or
white space)
- Have a detailed
understanding of various environments and technologies including n-tier
application architectures, application servers, message, queuing,
replication etc.
Experience:
- 5+ years’
experience in Relational Database installation, usage, and management
working as a DBA or database application developer
- Strong technical
background. 6+ years technical experience with DB technologies and
solution architectures – for B8 minimum of 8+ years expected
Skills
and Certification:
- Excellent
communication and presentation skills given customer facing nature of job.
- Second languages
besides English are a plus.
- Understanding of
database architecture, application development process and technologies
- PL/SQL, Java,
C++, PHP, Ruby, Python, Perl
- Individual should
have DB2 or Oracle or MSSQL certifications.
- Minimum two out
of four: AIX, Linux, Windows, Solaris
- Exposure to
hardware, like our client’s servers and storage is a plus
- Knowledge of
additional application domains, specifically Banking,
- Telco and Government
is a plus
How
to Apply:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on the link below: Migration Consultant
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on the link below: Migration Consultant
Job
Title: Migration Specialist
Job
Code: MS/IB/130503
Number
of Positions Open: 1
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing
Date:
Open Until Filled
Summary:
Our client is an American multinational computer, technology and IT Consulting Corporation who deal in the manufacture and sale of computer hardware and software (with a focus on the latter). They also offer infrastructure, hosting and consulting services.
Summary:
Our client is an American multinational computer, technology and IT Consulting Corporation who deal in the manufacture and sale of computer hardware and software (with a focus on the latter). They also offer infrastructure, hosting and consulting services.
They
strive to lead in the creation, development and manufacture of the industry's
most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software,
networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics.
Job Objective:
The DB2 Migration Specialist will assist clients and business partners in leveraging our client’s DB2 technology, through technical workshops, proofs-of-concept, solution architecture/validations, advice on best practices, conversion assistance, conversion assessments/estimates, performance benchmarks/reviews and on-site services engagements.
Primary Responsibilities:
Job Objective:
The DB2 Migration Specialist will assist clients and business partners in leveraging our client’s DB2 technology, through technical workshops, proofs-of-concept, solution architecture/validations, advice on best practices, conversion assistance, conversion assessments/estimates, performance benchmarks/reviews and on-site services engagements.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Individual must
have strong client-facing expertise and possess deep technical hands-on
skills and experience with at least one of the following database
technologies: DB2, Oracle, Sybase or Microsoft SQL Server.
- Individual must
understand client needs and create, implement and execute upon a
conversion/migration plan to address them.
- Lab Services/GBS
experience is highly desirable. Ideal candidate will
have project experience with multiple software architectures and
development environments
- Must be able to
harvest best practices by documenting methods and techniques used to
assist clients, and sharing gained knowledge with their team.
Experience: 2+ years’ experience
in Relational Database installation, usage, and management working as a DBA or
database application developer
Skills and Certification:
Skills and Certification:
- Excellent
communication and presentation skills given customer facing nature of job.
- Second languages
besides English are a plus.
- Understanding of
database architecture, application development process and technologies
- PL/SQL, Java,
C++, PHP, Ruby, Python, Perl
- Individual
should have DB2 or Oracle or MSSQL certifications.
- Minimum two out
of four: AIX, Linux, Windows, Solaris
- Exposure to
hardware, like the client’s servers and storage is a plus
How
to Apply:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on the link below: Migration Specialist
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on the link below: Migration Specialist
