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Who We Are

Venture Garden Group is an Investment Holding Company that incubates, invests in and operates early revenue, technology companies implementing proven I.T. solutions that transform companies and governmental organizations in emerging markets to high performing establishments.

With a sector focused approach, our portfolio companies develop automated data collection, data management, automated billing processing, e-invoicing, payment processing, automated direct debit processing and revenue management solutions for emerging markets, particularly Africa. Read more about our thought leadership in different sectors in Africa….

How it Works

We create standalone entities that leverage our core technology infrastructure (Automation+Payments + Big Data Management) across multiple industries and customers to generate diversified sources of long-term recurring revenue from stable B2B and B2C Customers.

VGG also nurtures different startups along its value chain to further enhance its efficiencies and provide comprehensive solutions for its clients. We have a team of strong entrepreneurs that lead our ecosystem companies. We connect supply with demand and create exceptional value for our customers and investors in the data and payment collection processes space.

We have mastered the art of executing successfully in these risky environment by adopting 5 unique business principles to de-risk our operations and produce consistent, predictable results.

Python Developer
Senior DevOps Engineer

1. Python Developer

Job Description

We are sourcing for a Python Developer who has experience building enterprise level application and can contribute to the strategic business needs by translating business requirements into a technology solution.
In this role, you will be asked to design, code, and test applications using Object Oriented Design. We are looking for someone that is self-driven, ready to take on a new challenge, and able to deliver on solutions from start to finish.
This is a mid-level Python Developer position. This really is an exciting position within a relatively young team of developers, testers and DevOps engineers.

Principal Responsibilities

Develop well-designed and performing Python applications and services using scalable techniques.
Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code.
Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
Implementation of security and data protection
Integration of data storage solutions including databases, key-value stores, blob stores, etc
Develop state-of-the-art analytics tools to support diverse tasks ranging from ad hoc analysis to production-grade pipelines and workflows for customer applications
Partner with Data Scientists and Analytics Engineers to improve the performance and reliability of advanced algorithms
Ensure high performance and availability of distributed systems and applications
Interact directly with client project team members and operational staff to support live customer deployments

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 4 years
Location: Lagos

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Qualifications
Essential Competencies:

4+ years of Python development experience
Proficiency in one of the following programming languages is required: Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, or C++ preferred).
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate in a team to develop innovative solutions.
Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail, logic, problem-solving, written and interpersonal communication, presentation, and client-facing skills

Additional Information
Working conditions:

Flexibility is important.

Equal opportunity:

The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality

Remuneration
Competitive based on experience

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2. Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Dev Ops Engineer will be tasked with the management and development of continuous integration and deployment solutions for production applications across various sites/software.

Responsibilities

Spearhead the creation of new technology infrastructures and maintain configuration management and automation tools.
Assist the development teams in the deployment and monitoring of applications based on technologies such as C#, Java, Python, Ruby, SQL Server, MySQL, Postgresql, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Filebeat, Kibana, and RabbitMQ.
Coaching the engineering development department personnel in the workings of reusable tools and patterns, for example, reusable deployment code for Jenkins, Octopus, Ansible, and Docker.
Keeping up with industry best practices and trends on behalf of the Automation/Dev Ops department and the larger engineering department

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 5 years
Location: Lagos

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Qualifications
Essential Competencies:

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any other relevant field
At least 5 years of working experience in a DevOps capacity, preferably as a DevOps Engineer
Experience automating and managing large-scale infrastructure and have significant familiarity with
Docker/Puppet/Chef/Ansible/Powershell DSC/Kubernetes. The candidate will have had vast experience in systems automation, orchestration, deployment, and implementation
Experience with Jenkins, Windows Server, NGINX, Apache, Bash, Powershell, IIS, Linux, C#, Java, Python, Ruby, SQL Server, MySQL, Postgresql, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Filebeat, Kibana, and RabbitMQ.
Ability to work closely with other engineers, product managers, and customer support

Skills:

Must be highly analytical and effectively able to troubleshoot and prioritize needs, requirements and other issues.
Excellent communications, teamwork, and conflict management skills.
Attention to details, decisiveness, good judgment, strong organization skills, good written communication skills
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, e-mail applications and using the internet;
Speed and versatility
Values others, and cultures
Self-starter and Acts with integrity

Personal qualities:

Ability to succeed in fast-paced environments at a high-growth company; comfortable with tight timelines; possessing a sense of urgency.
Ability to find creative solutions to problems combined with a willingness to do what one must to ensure timelines & goals are met.
Ability to maintain composure and communicate effectively under stress
Ability to work with minimal supervision and take initiative in pursuing departmental functions
Gets things done! Execution oriented
Focused, diligent and task-oriented
Must have exceptional follow-up skills and be able to maintain focus while multitasking

Additional Information
Working conditions: