Amazon And Microsoft Have Offices In Nigeria And They Are Hiring

So many people dont know that Amazon and Microsoft which are 2 of the world's biggest tech giants currently have offices in Nigeria. You read it right, they have offices in Nigeria. Amazon and Microsoft have offices in Nigeria and they are hiring. 

Amazon Nigeria

In 2023, the world's largest online retailer, Amazon, will launch operations in Nigeria as part of a plan to expand to five more nations in Africa, South America, and Europe. The e-commerce behemoth, which already has operations in 20 countries, will begin doing business in Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Nigeria, and South Africa in April 2023. The e-commerce giant will develop a market place with access to Fulfillment by Amazon in each of the five countries. Although Belgium will be the first country to offer Amazon's prime membership program. Amazon's arrival into Nigeria's e-commerce market will increase competition in the area already dominated by Jumia, Konga, and Jiji. Amazon has a relatively weak footprint in emerging markets like South America and Africa, while having a presence in 20 nations with strong economies.

Microsoft Nigeria

In light of its market statement from 2019, Microsoft Corporation has lately opened its African Development Center in Lagos, Nigeria. The facility is one of two development centers in Africa that Microsoft will invest US$100 million in, the other being in Nairobi. The facility, which is valued at $100 million, will be Microsoft's primary engineering hub in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. Here, top-tier African talent can develop solutions with both regional and global effect. Additionally, it serves as a hub for the planned delivery of software engineering solutions to Africa.

Amazon And Microsoft Have Offices In Nigeria And They Are Hiring

Now, lets take a look at Amazon jobs and microsoft jobs in Nigeria as published on hubforjobs. Feel free to apply for any of the roles if you consider yourself qualified enough.

Senior Solutions Architect – West Africa, WWPS – Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Job Description

Key Job Responsibilities

• Support the AWS Business development team to help formulate a strategy to help the adoption of AWS within West Africa.
• Guide customers to ensure success in building and migrating applications, software and services following the principles of the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Help educate enterprise customers on the value proposition of AWS, and participate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud.
• Help provide one-to-few and one-to-many training sessions to transfer knowledge to customers considering or already using AWS.
• Capture and share best-practice knowledge among the AWS solutions architecture community.
• Author or otherwise contribute to AWS customer-facing publications such as white papers.
• Build deep relationships with senior technical individuals within customers to enable them to be cloud advocates.
• Act as a technical liaison between customers, service engineering teams and support.

A day in the life:

• Every day as a Solutions Architect is different.
• One day you could be building a Proof-of-Concept to show a customer the art of the possible, the next you could be writing content that helps our customers accelerate, the next coaching others on a technology you have expertise in. 
• It’s a truly varied role, that allows you to play to your strengths.

Basic Qualifications

• Background in any of the following: Cloud Architecture, Systems Design, Software Development, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Engineering or DevOps
• Technical Degree (Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or equivalent) and/or relevant tech experience.
• Passion for technology and for learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are desired but not required:

• Continued or advanced learning (Master, MBA, PhD or equivalent).
• Experience designing, building, refactoring or operating IT systems – either on-premises or in the cloud
• Working knowledge of cloud-native architectures
• Knowledge of a modern programming language (Python, JavaScript, Go, .Net, Java, etc.) and/or scripting, Infrastructure as Code etc.
• Experience working in a customer-facing role
• Experience with public speaking
• AWS certification (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional) or other industry certification.

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Manager, AWS Solutions Architecture, Startups (Sub Saharan Africa) – Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Job Description

Key Job Responsibilities

• Hire, on-board, train, and develop new Solutions Architects and Solutions Architect managers. First and foremost, you need to be an exceptional builder of great people
• Coach Solutions Architects in acquiring the skills needed to conduct one-to-few and one-to-many technical sessions so they can transfer deep technical skills to customers who are considering or using AWS
• In partnership with account management and business development teams, formulate and execute a customer-focused strategy to drive adoption of AWS
• Capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the AWS solutions architect community and the startup ecosystem (Meetups, Accelerators, Incubators, VCs)
• Guide and prioritize the development of whitepapers, data sheets, and other high-value customer facing guidance and best practices
• Own the technical strategy that will increase customer value and adoption of well architected AWS solutions across Startup customers.
• Act as a conduit and liaison between customers, service engineering teams and support.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience leading and growing teams of senior technology professionals, ideally in customer facing roles
• High level of comfort communicating effectively across internal and external organizations, with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to match technical solutions to real business problems
• Business english communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• History of successful technical consulting and/or architecture engagements with startup or digital native customers
• CTO/co-founder/mentor experience for a VC-backed technology startup company
• Prior working experience as Solution Architect and / or manager of a team of Solutions Architects.
• Previous professional experience architecting/operating solutions built on AWS.
• Business French communication skills

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Community Engagement Lead – Microsoft Nigeria

Job Description

Overview

• Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, high ambition, a drive for results, and ensuring our organization is a place where everyone can bring their full and authentic self, where all voices are heard, and where we do our best work as a result. In doing so, we drive inclusive economic opportunity and impact the lives of millions of people around the world. You can help us achieve our mission!
• Microsoft Philanthropies helps bring the company’s mission to life by empowering communities and nonprofits to realize the potential of technology. We seek to create systemic change by investing in three strategic pillars: digital skills, digital transformation and community engagement.
• We are looking for a seasoned Corporate Social Responsibility or Philanthropies professional who will manage the local implementation of Microsoft Philanthropies programs in MEA, reporting to the GM and International Community Engagement Lead. 
• This leader will lead the team that executes the programmatic work for many Microsoft Philanthropies initiatives in the Middle East and Africa region, including our Skills for Jobs program, which provides skills training to those excluded from technology opportunities, employee engagement activities, and disaster response efforts.
• We will be flexible to hire this role across the Middle East Africa (MEA) region with a focus on South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt or Dubai.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the role include strategy and planning, project leadership, stakeholder management and executing Microsoft’s priorities described below:

• People Leadership. Lead a team of philanthropy professionals across MEA to develop a strategy for their area and implement programs to drive impact for underserved populations in their countries.
• Develop relationships with global subsidiary peers to leverage best practices and drive global integration. Nurture a sense of community across the region, share learnings and identify and review opportunities to scale local programs regionally and globally.
• Develop relationships and influence with the leadership teams across MEA and worldwide teams. Cultivate relationships with the MEA business leadership team to gain support for Philanthropies initiatives in the region and maximize the company’s social and business impact. Work effectively with corporate stakeholders to provide feedback to improve the strategy and local impact.  
• Drive excellence in execution of programmatic “Skills for Jobs” initiatives in MEA – ensure that investments in the region contribute to closing the skills gap and enhancing employability for underserved communities. This involves co-designing and executing skills programs with nonprofit partners, governments, and other stakeholders to address complex local, regional, national, and global community and civic engagement needs in alignment with Microsoft’s corporate social responsibility standards.
• Actively create opportunities for partnership, collaboration, and engagement with external partners, including nonprofits, IGOs, governments and others in the private sector – develops and influence partnerships to advance Skills for Jobs in MEA. Represents Microsoft externally and helps serve as spokesperson for Microsoft Philanthropies across the region.
• Employee Giving – land employee giving campaigns in the region and local markets, supporting the execution of the global campaigns.
• Disaster Response – Represent Microsoft Philanthropies in assessing regional disaster response; work closely with the affected country/area to support the specific plan and execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience project managing social impact initiatives, ideally for multi-year projects spanning large geographic regions in a CSR, Government Affairs or Nonprofit leadership role, preferably on workforce related issues.
• Experience partnering with nonprofits, IGOs, governments and others in the private sector.
• Experience living or working in MEA is highly preferred.

Note

• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 
• If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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Senior Project Manager (Digital Transformation) – Microsoft Nigeria

Job Description

Overview

• Are you excited about creating innovative technology solutions and taking responsibility for complex, multimillion dollar projects?
• As organizations digitally transform their business and operating models, they look to us to provide them with the guidance and partnership that will help them achieve this change successfully and at pace.
• You will have the opportunity to develop your project management skills and experience as you build relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, managing a range of projects that vary in terms of budget and size, and collaborating with teams located in multiple locations and time zones.
• Working in an environment that empowers you to bring your best each day, you will grow professionally and personally as part of a team that care passionately for great customer outcomes, and who strive to improve the overall customer and partner experience.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager at Microsoft, some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Chief Executive-level executives) as a peer, providing subject matter expertise
• Managing projects and delivery performance, focusing on customer satisfaction, tangible outcomes and high quality.
• Managing multiple programs and projects end-to-end using the appropriate project management framework and methodology.
• Participating in the pre-sales process and being able to articulate the business value proposition associated with the project or change
• Guiding cross-team and third-party partnerships – influencing without authority and using the power of diverse teams.
• Applying project management standards, compliance and best practices to ensure successful delivery of projects on scope, on schedule and on budget.
• Being on top of any commercial aspects of your project or program, driving financial integrity.
• Mentoring other team members as you share your knowledge and experience.
• Researching and proactively sharing intellectual property (IP) and providing recommendations for improving how we operate.

Qualifications

To position you for a successful career with us and enable you to have an impact on your colleagues and our customers, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in relevant subject or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience managing mid- to large-scale technology programs or projects, preferably at international scale
• Core project management skills, including financial management, planning, scheduling, reporting, resource management, senior stakeholder communications, and risk management
• Professional presentation skills with experience of regularly presenting a variety of different audiences including those at a C-suite level.
• PMP Certification or equivalent project management experience.
• Experience managing technology related projects in either: infrastructure, cloud, security, Office365, or Productivity solution implementations is essential.
• A background in the Telecommunications industry (Desirable)
• This role will include some national and international travel from time-to-time in line with customer needs.

Note

• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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