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    TLS – Software Developer / RPA Developer – Associate/ Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    TLS – Software Developer / RPA Developer – Associate/ Senior Associate – AmmanLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA software developer in the Digital team is focusing 100% of it’s time on building or customizing high quality solutions for the ME TLS teams.A strong will to change the way we work with the aid of technology.Eager to learn and improve the ways we develop software in the ME region taken PwC standards into consideration at all time.Overall- Develop or customize applications to the need of the Middle East region – Keep up to date on new technologies in general and PwC preferred technologies in particular – Collaborate with other developers in or outside of the ME region – Document all work in a structured manner and assist the solution architect with the documentation of the entire solution – Strong in delivering on time and with high quality. High quality includes adhering to PwC security standards. – Experience of working in agile teams

    Application development- Experience in C#, .net core or other object oriented languages / fullstack developer – Experience from using Azure devops – Experience of REST, MSSQL, Micro Services, Entity Framework and Cloud Services – Experience or familiarity with kubernetes environments

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Tech Lead – Full Stack (React + PHP) | GulfTalent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    GulfTalent is one of the largest online recruitment platforms in the Middle East, serving over 10 million users through its user-friendly website and mobile apps. The company’s stack includes PHP, React, React Native, AngularJS and Elastic Search. The development process is agile and uses Jira, Git and BitBucket.The company is looking for a senior engineer to join its team as a Tech Lead. Based in the vibrant city of Dubai and working with a friendly multi-cultural team of high-calibre full-stack engineers and product specialists, the role will provide technical leadership to the team and help build the scalable architecture needed to serve millions of users around the world. The successful candidate will receive a very attractive tax-free compensation.Main responsibilities:• Involvement in the entire software development lifecycle including technical analysis, architecture design, coding, code reviews, testing and release to production.• Undertaking both front-end and back-end development, based on PHP8, React, React Native and other technologies as needed. • Interacting with various stakeholders as needed including product, marketing, top management, finance, and technology partners

    Essential Requirements:• 6-10 years’ experience of web development and architecture design, including both back-end and front-end• Solid command of PHP, SQL and React (with at least 2 years’ experience of React)• Superb coding and problem solving skills• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with senior stakeholders across all areas of the business• Experience of coaching and mentoring a teamDesirable:• Experience of at least one MVC back-end framework (e.g. Symfony, Laravel, Zend, CodeIgniter, etc.)• Experience of React Native, Docker, Sphinx, Elastic Search and AngularJS• Experience of website performance and speed optimisation• Degree from a leading university, ideally in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering• Deep personal interest in new web trends and technologies

    GulfTalent is one of the largest online portals serving the Middle East region. Founded in 2005, it is now used by 10 million individuals and 9,000 companies.

    GulfTalent is run by a seasoned team of young professionals with diverse backgrounds across different industries, including management consulting, private equity, finance, e-commerce, information technology, education and recruitment. The team also brings together a wealth of international experience across four continents.

    This is your chance to join a growing company and a winning team, and to work with creative, hard-working individuals in a fast-paced, energizing environment. Team members benefit from extensive training, excellent learning opportunities, competitive compensation packages and rapid promotion. More

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    TLS – Applications Support Specialist – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & Summary• Provide user support on TLS applications and platforms. Troubleshoot problems and advise on the appropriate action• Serving as the first point of contact for users seeking technical assistance over the phone or email or chat• Performing remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions• Determining the best solution based on the issue and details provided by users• Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, chat or email • Diagnose and resolve TLS applications issues • Research questions using available information resources • Advise user on appropriate action • Follow standard help desk procedures

    • Log all help desk interactions • Administer help desk site • Follow up with users to ensure complete resolution of issues • Redirect problems to correct resource • Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention • Track and route problems and requests and document resolutions • Prepare activity reports • Inform management of recurring problems • Stay current with system information, changes and updates • Help update training manuals for new and revised software and hardware

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    SaT – Valuations and Business Modelling Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Business Valuations Manager, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Valuation & Modelling and Economics network of specialists who deliver high quality solutions on values creation through each phase of a decision-making support process. The opportunity EY has an established industry leading Valuation and Modelling and Economics practice. We advise our clients in addressing their strategic planning, transaction and non-transaction related decision-making process including strategic planning, identification and assessment of value creation financial reporting, market valuation for transactional purpose etc. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Your key responsibilities – As a Manager within Valuation, Modelling and Economics team, you are likely to spend your day-to-day working on commercial issues, working with management on parts of the acquisition process or transformation plans and regularly undertake valuations for strategic priorities. Skills and attributes for success – Strategic – you will help clients identifying source of value creation and quantifying it. You will need to have a solution-oriented mind-set to act as a truly Corporate Finance advisor to leverage on EY capabilities and assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth. – Commercial – as part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition, divestitures or restructuring and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings; – Regulatory and Accounting -you will work with management as part of an acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements, provide fair value opinion for financial reporting purpose;

    To qualify for the role you must have – A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or business and at least 6 years of related business valuation work experience; or a graduate degree and at least 3 to 5 years of related work experience. – Solution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects – Autonomous with demonstrated experience in handling and developing clients’ relationship, proactive in reporting to Director/Partner – Previous business valuation, capital allocation, portfolio optimization experience – Financial modelling skills including experience building models from scratch.- Broad understanding of IFRS standards related to fair value measurements, business combination, impairment testing etc. Ideally, you’ll also have – Previous valuation experience in professional services/Big 4 Firm – Previous experience in coaching teams of junior and senior staff – Financial modelling experience – Achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA; What we look for We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    TLS – Implementation Specialist – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryPart of the Middle East TLS Digital team – Specialist in Global TLS Applications, which has been developed to provide competitive advantage to PwC Tax process through combining complex algorithms with the use of visualizations.- Working alongside TLS Applications Leader across the whole Middle East region on a day to day basis, implementing, managing and developing the regional employment. And show flexibility, adaptability and high proactivity associated to.- Assist PwC ME-TLS engagement teams by providing guidance and support during any application usage experience from planning, execution till completion. and evaluate the users experiences of Global Applications.  – Perform global applications financial status periodic reportings, in order to keep track of the AT department targets, goals and associated financial dues to other parties.

    –  Perform statistical analysis over the applications and tools utilization rates, produce project plans to ensure all key milestones are achieved and ensure budgets plans are aligned. – Host current existing and new user training sessions and courses, Answering, Following up and Holding numerous meetings in relation to questions and queries on a continual basis enhancing the usage experience.  – Develop strong connections, networks and relationships between both internally and externally entities across all boundaries. – Effectively formulate, revise and improve the quality of the assistant, guidance and communications offered through full monitored technical cycle reviews.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Lead Translator | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a leading Professional Service Company in Riyadh. They are currently recruiting a Lead Translator to set up and build their Translation team from scratch.Client DetailsThey are seeking out candidates who possess a dynamic and strong leadership personality with the ability deliver Key Performance Indicators in a regulated environment through one’s own initiative. The role is based in the company’s Riyadh Office.Description* Ensure effective planning and execution of translation for all the special and complex projects of the organisation* Provide timely end to end solutions and support to the Translation team members and external vendors for all tasks pertaining to translation* Develop one or more area/domain of Translator and Interpreter (T&I) specialization for self and for the translation team. Serve as the go-to translator/interpreter for specific domain(s). Develop, maintain and share term glossaries and knowledge of the same with fellow translators/interpreters. * Ensure high quality and accurate translations and interpretations are being provided* Liaise with the Global Translation Manager and provide assistance with development and implementation of various initiatives* Oversee the development of translation specialisations for the team* Train, supervise and assess the work submitted by junior translators and provide time to time feedback enabling them to be technically sound* Makes improvements regarding the efficiency of relevant processes and activities* Take on the responsibility of constantly building a strong team which can sustain during difficult and peak workloads while providing nuanced and accurate translations* Maintain discretion and confidentiality, as well as adhere to the policies and procedures of the organisationJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Translator to progress in their career with a global, professional entity.

    The successful candidate for the Lead Translator Position:* 5+ years of experience in translation or interpretation in a professional working environment is required* Have strong experience of working within the professional service industry (financial services, law firm or management consultancy) or with a global multinational * Demonstrate strong leadership skills along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Must have the ability to work independently in a fast and efficient manner

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Senior Automation Engineer | Adecco

    Employment:

    Contract

    10+ years in specialist fieldImplementing automation in Azure cloud environment and integration with the build pipelineConfident with C# and/or other modern languagesDesigned, implemented and developed automation frameworks from scratch using Page Object framework, Data Driven, TDD and BDD automation frameworks.Automation frameworks that support test development across any of API ,Web, MobileAPI-centric software architectures e.g. Micro ServicesPlan, Design, Build and maintenance of complex Test automation frameworks.TDD/ BDD experience e.g. SpecFlow & CucumberAPI testing tool such as SoapUI, Postman.Expertise in selenium webdriver browser automation using C#Familiar with protocols such as SOAP/REST and object notations such as JSON and XMLSource control using GITKnowledge of Azure storage blobsCI/CD (Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment) in azure environmentModern test case management software such as TestRail and JIRASound knowledge in test case implementation and execution and test result analysis and defect tracking. Strong in Software Development Life Cycle, Testing Life Cycle and Test MethodologiesHands on experience in writing SQL queries with joins Knowledge of Performance testing will be a plusFamiliar with event hubs , message bus and brokersoWASP Security Principles

    8+ years of experience in Automation testing5+ years of experience in Selenium web driver5+ years of experience in C#4+ years of experience in Azure cloud.Knowledge in oWASP Principles.Strong Experience in Cucumber, Postman, SOAP UI.Designed, implemented and developed automation frameworks from scratch using Page Object framework, Data Driven, TDD and BDD automation frameworks.

    The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.

    Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi. More

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    Kony UI and Middleware Consultant | Qatar Project Management (QPM)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Design, develop, deploy and integrate mobile app (kony) AND support operational activities.To make sure integrated services on mobile apps are available to the customers such as AFC (Automate Fare Collection), Payment Gateway etc. and fix issues if and when occurs.To support operational activities 24/7 (shift) and enhance customer satisfaction. Ad-hoc developments and enhancement of mobile app.Experience migration and update.To support the business requirements for the provision of internal applications management servicesMultitasking skills with the ability to priorities workKony UI designing, development and web service integration. Solve problems creatively and effectivelyWork in an Agile/Scrum development processFamiliarization with each stage of the software lifecycle, including but not limited to user studies, feasibility, estimation, design, implementation, integration, test and acceptanceWork within a team and have a dedicated approach to working within and meeting strict deadlines.Work both independently and, in a team, -oriented collaborative environment

    University Degree in IT (Such as BCA/MCA/BS/MS in Computer science)Overall 8+ years, relevant experience 6+ years. We are looking for anexperienced candidate who can development and manage and manageExperience:mobile app. The ideal candidate should be mature, problem solver, energeticwith exposure to writing dynamic/optimized code and integrate APIs. Must bewell versed with best practices in coding and documentationSkills:Languages: C#, SQLPlatform: Kony Studio: Web Technologies: Kony Mobile App Development Framework, Android &iOS, Java, HTML5, JavaScript, CSSWeb Services: Web APIDatabases: SQL Server 2016

    Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems. More