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    Lead Developer – Full Stack | Augustus

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The role of Lead Developer at Augustus Media is to manage the freelance development team and oversee the company products making sure they’re always fully functional and meet internal/external expectations.JOB TITLE: Lead Developer – Full StackREPORT TO: Senior Product ManagerKEY SKILLS REQUIRED : – Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent- Proven 5+ years experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role- Proven experience as a team lead- Strong organisational and project management skills- Proficiency with fundamental front end languages such as HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript- Proficiency with server side languages such as Python, Java, PHP, Apache, Nginx and .Net and their frameworks- Experience with AWS instances, database and cloud storage (EC2, Lightsail, RDS, EBS, S3)- Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle and MongoDB and caching mechanisms such as Redis, Memcached and Varnish- Excellent knowledge of Wordpress- Knowledge and experience in mobile app development is a plus (Flutter, Swift, Kotlin)- Excellent verbal communication skills- Excellent problem solving skills- Attention to detailRESPONSIBILITIES:- Developing front end website architecture- Designing user interactions on web pages- Developing back end website applications- Creating servers and databases for functionality- Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones- Ensuring responsiveness of applications- Working alongside graphic designers for web design features- Seeing through a project from conception to finished product- Designing and developing APIs- Manage development and deployment of mobile applications- Write technical documentation- Create security and data protection settings- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software- Meeting both technical and consumer needs- Work with development teams and product managers to ideate web & software solutions- Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languagesPEOPLE:- Assist in fostering a high performance led culture- Bring along a positive, collaborative, ready to learn attitude at all times – Develop SMART performance objectives alongside your line manager – Promoting Augustus as a great place to work, ensuring positivity is championed and your team feels prepared to live out the 3 core valuesPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- Build on your emotional intelligence and self-awareness- Grow your presence in the industry, including relationships within agency partners and industry bodies to support professional stature- Complete mandatory training

    An enthusiastic, ambitious person looking for a career in the media industry. We are hiring a full stack developer, the role will be to manage and maintain all of our websites’ front and back end. Candidates should have a qualification in computer science, or computer engineering with an interest in mobile app development preferably.The role is Lead Developer to oversee the tech and make sure the company brands are always well maintained, optimized, updated and secure.The tech stack for all our brands requires a deep knowledge and understanding of: php, html, javascript, video.js, css, google analytics, google tag manager, WordPress, 3rd party payment gateways, JSON & mobile APIs. Knowledge of AWS instances is a plus.We are looking for someone who is well experienced, assumes ownership of company projects and is proactive in their approach and plansABOUT AUGUSTUSThe consumption of media is ever present, yet the mediums and the means are ever evolving. We are a ‘New Media’ company, born in one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in the Middle East. Our vision is to establish and maintain a ‘New Order’ of media advertising with data and content at the heart of everything we do. Augustus is a Middle Eastern digital media company based in Dubai and Riyadh and has been designed to adapt and evolve to this perpetually changing media environment. Our mission is to be the ‘New Media’ company of choice in the Middle East by generating profitable growth through innovation and breaking the mold in marketing communications.ValuesWe understand that achieving our mission is based upon strong values and we have identifiedthree that sit right at our core.• Ingenuity: There is a bit of genius in everything we do. We take pride in our creative originality.• Tenacity: Good things come to those who work for them. We always persevere and persist.• Velocity: High level performance is about speed and momentum. We are fast and agile in howwe think, operate and how we act

    About Augustus

    We are a ‘New Media’ company, born in one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in the Middle East. Our mission is to be the ‘New Media’ company of choice in the Middle East by generating profitable growth through innovation and breaking the mold in marketing communications.

    Augustus established in 2015 with offices in Dubai & Riyadh, recognised as SME company of the year at the 2018 MENA Effies. Current portfolio of brands includes Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi & SMASHI TV.

    Values

    We understand that achieving our mission is based upon strong values and we have identified three that sit right at our core.

    Ingenuity: There is a bit of genius in everything we do. We take pride in our creative originality.
    Tenacity: Good things come to those who work for them. We always persevere and persist.
    Velocity: High level performance is about speed and momentum. We are fast and agile in how we think, operate and how we act. More

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    FX Broker Account Manager | Mayfair Partners

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a FX CFD Broker who are growing their sales team and looking for a number of account managers, with at least 1 years experience and knowledge of Forex or CFD products, markets, MT4, MT5, or equivalent trading platforms. Qualified individuals will be selling a broad range of financial products and services to a diverse international client base and will have their own book of clients.

    Salary:
    AED
    10,000 to 12,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Previous industry experiences are a must.Sales skills and previous experience in the Forex, CFD or Financial Industry is a must.Book of Foreign Introducing Brokers, Money Managers, Retail or Professional clients Knowledge/Skills/Competencies are required as well as minimum of two years of experience in FOREX.Ability to thrive in a challenging and collaborative sales an environment that is fast-paced and subject to frequent change and to work effectively as a member of a team and share best practices, as well as a strong individual contributor.Knowledge of the organization’s operations, products, and services.Self-disciplined, self-motivated – requires a minimum supervision, well organized with good follow-up skills.Stay on top of the local and national economy and financial markets activity.Preferred Qualifications:· Knowledge of and established relationships within the FOREX industry· A deep understanding of the industry’s issues, a vision for its growth & a commitment to advance Forex strategies within the marketplaceFluency in English / Arabic / Hindi · Ability to monitor and analyze foreign exchange markets.· Ability to monitor and analyze and understand foreign exchange charts.

    Mayfair Partners are an International Executive Search and Recruitment Solutions consultancy based in Downtown Dubai. We are passionate about providing a superior service to clients. We service both established businesses and also advise those that are looking to set up a business in this region.

    Mayfair Partners was founded by three partners with combined recruitment experience of over 20 years. More

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    UAE National – Project Manager | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are recruiting for a UAE National – Construction Project Manager. They are seeking candidates who have experience managing large projects within construction, infrastructure and property. The candidate will contribute to the efficiency of the projects by providing professional and efficient reviews of construction decisions.Client DetailsOur client is a top tier government entity based in Abu Dhabi.Description* Managing a number of projects, in terms of scope, quality, cost and time, including developing, reviewing and approving construction drawings, materials, specifications, standards, data bases and managing the modifications* Enhancement of existing facilities to accommodate the growing needs of end users.* Act as an ultimate authority and ensure all projects are met within the contract requirements and within the project schedule and budget limit.Job Offer* Offering a competitive monthly salary + benefits * This is a confidential project working for the number one government entity in Abu Dhabi* Education allowance* Bonus

    * 6 + year’s experience as a Senior Project Coordinator or Project Manager* Extensive and demonstrable experience of managing and deploying large-scale projects* Experience with large scale infrastructure projects – AED 500 Mill and above* Bachelor’s in engineering (Civil, Mechanical etc. or any related field)* Fluent in writing and speaking in both Arabic and English is essential* Family book is required

    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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    ISO Consultant | One Of The Leading Total Solutions Provider In Qatar

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • They possess the complete application knowledge of the processes defined by ISO standards. • The different available versions of the structure of ISO standards are known to them; with this, they apply their knowledge to the proper place in the required process.• They thoroughly study the processes, procedures, and activities each and every function of the organization and then map them according to the international standards, so that they become more effective & efficient.

    • Time management skills• Gap analysis• Energetic• Good communication skills• The ability to work as part of a team.• Interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.• Creativity and innovation.• Problem-solving and strategic planning ability.• Analytical skills.• Flexibility.• The ability to cope with pressure and challenges

    One of the leading ‘Total Solutions’ provider in Qatar. More

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    Senior Legal Consultant (Bilingual) | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for an Arabic Speaking senior qualified attorney/lawyer/solicitor (preferably admitted) to join at an Senior Consultant level in the Quality and Risk Management (QRM) team in the capacity of a Senior Legal Advisor in the Risk Advisory Business line, reporting to the Risk Advisory Risk Lead and indirectly to the Business Risk Leader.Responsibilities:Legal:- Primary reviewer for all Arabic contracts and legal documents;- Review ongoing projects on any lifecycle – legal, reputational or other risks,- Liaise with relevant leadership, functions or industries to ensure that legal risk has been identified, and recommend actions or safeguards to be implemented;- Provide legal and legal risk management advice on contract management, contracting risk and deal structuring;- Formulate legal opinion and disseminate as communication;- Interpretation and advice on legal documentation.Contract Negotiation:- Manage contractual landscape end to end from Opportunity until close-out of Engagement;- Assess legal implications of various opportunities and implementation for Engagements;- Prepare, review and modify contractual mediums to assist and support various delivery activities;- Negotiate, review and draft commercial legal documentation for business transactions.Contract Management:- Review, edit and negotiate Change Orders and Amendments to the Services Agreement;- Review, edit and negotiate basic contracts and other transactional documents (e.g. SOWs, NDAs, Change Orders, and Amendments) throughout the continuance of the Engagement;- Liaise with the Engagement management team, Quality Risk Assurance and internal Legal;- Interpret expectations, obligations, assumptions and provide a business analysis for consideration, and coordinate and document change;- Communicate expectations and standards with key stakeholders;- Protect interests, property, confidential information and marks;- Communicate and summarize contract and business deal proposition to present to leadership.Service and Product Risk Management:- Deep understanding of the different service and product offerings delivered in the Engagement together with their inherent risks;- Classifying, evaluating, and monitoring risks, and implementing mitigations for the risks identified.

    – Admitted Attorney / Solicitor / Barrister;- 4-6 years post qualification experience in reviewing Arabic & English documents (Contracts – Agreements) .- Experience in a reputable Legal Practice;- Prior Consulting experience preferential (other Big 4);- Arabic speaker is a MUST- the candidate should be able to fluently read and review Arabic and English legal documents.

    Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

    With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

    Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

    Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

    Our Purpose

    Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

    Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

    Integrity
    Outstanding value to markets and clients
    Commitment to each other
    Strength from cultural diversity More

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    PowerSchool Coordinator | Canadian International School (CIS)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    CIS is currently recruiting for an experienced PowerSchool Coordinator to join.The PowerSchool Coordinator plays an integral role in the administration of the school and is primarily responsible for: (1) the proper enrollment of every student and (2) the integrity and smooth operation of the school’s Student Information System. The Enrollment/PowerSchool Coordinatordirectly enrolls students and collaborates with various departments to secure relevant information and submit required forms. The Enrollment/PowerSchool Coordinator also manages the school’s student information database, runs queries to extract information, coordinates data reporting and, trains/supports users.

    – Extensive working knowledge of Pearson’s PowerSchool/PowerTeacher;- Bachelor Degree in Information Systems or related subject;- 2 years experience in a similar role;- Experience in student enrollment and information systems;- Strong quantitative analytical skills;- Excellent communication skills;- Expert knowledge of excel, access and/or other data analysis software as well as complementary software;- Ability to integrate third party applications and databases is preferable;- Some knowledge of computer programming is desirable but not essential for this role.

    Welcome to a school that responds to the needs of 21st century expatriate students. We are living in an international community, so our school must provide a learning environment that cultivates the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to compete in an increasingly global society. Right from the embracing arch at the entrance of CIS, students, parents, teachers and staff know that they are walking into a facility that has been purposely designed for a community of learners to meet the demands of our international world.

    At CIS, the Alberta Program of Study provides the internationally renowned standards and curriculum framework to support Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), a student-centered educational philosophy that has proven to increase students abilities to problem-solve. Students are presented a guiding question, and then must use their prior knowledge and skills to build direct and meaningful correlations to solve the problem. Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Information and Communication Technology, Fine Arts fuse as they are explored in real life contexts that demand and allow for multiple intelligences to shine. More

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    Data Security & Encryption Services Consultant | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Information and Data are some of the most important organizational assets in today’s businesses. As a Security Consultant, you will be a key advisor for IBM’s clients, analyzing business requirements to design and implement the best security solutions for their needs. You will apply your technical skills to find the balance between enabling and securing the client’s organization with the cognitive solutions that are making IBM the fastest growing enterprise security business in the world.Your Role and Responsibilities The Data Protection and Encryption Services Consultant (based in Riyadh, Saudi) is responsible for deploying and supporting the Guardium suite of security products including I BM Guardium Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) and Guardium Data Encryption for IBM customers. The Data Security and Encryption Services Consultant will be a key performer and critical team member in delivering IBM DAM, Encryption and Data Security projects across some of the most exciting clients in Saudi Arabia and the region. The candidate will help implement infrastructure and run long term Encryption and DAM projects and programs that support a holistic Data Security Protection. The candidate should be knowledgeable about how DAM & Encrpytion fits into the broader Security Program and generally understand Data Security concepts around data loss prevention (DLP), tokenization and masking, database activity monitoring, Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) and be able to convey security offering capabilities during pursuits. You will help drive a data-centric protection agenda for clients that is tool agnostic, bringing the best that IBM and its strategic partners have to offer around structured data protection to clients. You will be able to apply a consulting approach using knowledge gained from previous roles, experiences and engagements, IBM’s intellectual capital, knowledge of the market/industry, and your own research to address client’s security challenges. This includes working as a team member with client personnel to identify functional and non-functional requirements and subsequently working on the identification, justification and design of the client’s solution. We pride ourselves on being vendor neutral and developing solutions that are the best fit for our customers’ requirements. This means you won’t just work with IBM technology; you will work with technology from of our alliances and other vendors. Are you passionate about keeping current and open to new ideas? To develop your knowledge, along with the cooperative nature of the team, you will be encouraged to constantly learn and improve by visiting industry events and workshops. You will also have access to the global IBM education portal which you are also encouraged to explore as we believe that education and development should not be exclusively security based. Making time to think and explore leads us to develop new ideas and to be better able to help our clients. We are focused on developing talent and industry leading skills. IBM believes in career growth and flexibility. If your desire is to help empower people with unmatched security while working in a supportive and engaging environment, your career and your future will be made with IBM. Projects are based across the Saudi Arabia, often on client premises. The expectation of team members is that they will travel to support clients on site across the region if need arises. All permanent IBM employees have the opportunity to apply to work flexibly under the IBM Flexible Working Policy. Any flexibility is subject to prior management approval in line with business needs. General responsibilities – Create architectural designs that translate into solution requirements – Creating & delivering the solution element of security proposals, this could be administrative, operational or technical – Assisting Sales with responding to requests for proposals and plan the strategy for a given client in responding to client engagements. – Defining and creating a solution that meets the client’s requirements, is deliverable and commercially viable – Understanding the Risk Posture of the client, including their drivers and apatite, legal, regulatory and compliance drivers for the client – Understanding the functional and non-functional requirements of the system – Refining the Security architecture to support the functional design

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – At least 8-10 years’ experience as Guardium Data Encryption Consultant or DAM Consultant defining and delivering data security solutions in complex multi-technology environments – Proposal & Solution shaping & development – Requirement definition and refinement – Experience Delivering large projects/Architectures for at least two of the following Data Security Technologies: Guardium DAM, Guardium Data Encryption, CASB, DLP, Classification, Data Labeling etc Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Stakeholder and scope management – A recognized certification in security appropriate to the role for example: CISSP, CISMP, CompTIA Security +, ITIL qualification etc. – Fluency in English Required and Preferred consulting and technical skills Consulting Skills:- Consider, understand and document client requirements – Effective writing, communication and presentation skills – The ability to work easily with diverse and dynamic teams – Comfortable working in a project based / client serving model – Ability to absorb professional knowledge quickly and develop skills – Ability to work in a matrix management model – Challenge the validity of given procedures and processes with the intent to enhance and improve – Demonstrated analytical skills – Engage with other teams in IBM Security and the wider IBM, to put a value proposition to clients and help win new business; – Deliver agreed pieces of work either as team lead or as part of a team. Technical Skills: – Understanding of concepts involving Encryption/Tokenization, Database Activity Monitoring technologies, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) etc for clients to help address risk and to enhance our clients’ security posture. – Knowledge of and hands-on experience with SQL language, – Knowledge and understanding of relational databases – Excellent understanding of data encryption – Understanding of enterprise authentication and web security – Excellent understanding of the internet protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS etc. – Experience of public key infrastructure (PKI) – Will have the ability to help architect DAM solutions for customers. – Ability to work with clients to understand requirements and problem-sets and design solutions to address their Data Protection needs and DAM use cases. – Willingness to learn new technology and explore the Data Security product space and assess technology from vendors. – Guardium industry experience is mandatory – Understanding Network and product software security concepts is desirable – Understanding of enterprise application environment architecture is desirable – Experience with Big Data technology and environments is desirable – Experience with cloud environments is desirable – Experienced with database environments such as Oracle, Informix, SQL Server, UDB/DB2, Informix, MySQL, Teradata and/or Sybase is desirable

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Senior Manager – Tax | MMJS Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Ensure that the team renders a quality tax services to businesses.- Carryout research on new tax laws and trends.- Drafting Articles and updates to clients from time to time.- Proactively manage a portfolio of clients and report into Director and above.- Ability to review and sign off on KSA tax/zakat returns, tax/zakat advisory, and related objections.- Be involved in the financial management of clients.- Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients.- Build client relationships with new and existing clients.- Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen.- Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges.- Assist in the management and delivering of large projects.- Train, coach, and supervise staff.

    – Experience in business development and growing client relationships and revenue;- KSA Income tax expertise and managing tax compliance for client engagements;- Ability to provide ad hoc KSA tax consulting advice to inbound or outbound KSA clients;- Experience in litigation matters and ability to draft objections and build solid arguments;- 7 – 10 years working experience within globally recognized tax practice;- Previous team management experience;- Demonstrable experience in financial reasoning of client engagements;- Ability to communicate clearly and build strong relationships at all levels internally and externally;- Experience in working with team in remote locations;- Analytical thinking and problem solving;- Digitally enabled- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.- Excellent English skills (Reading, Speaking and Writing)- Fluent in Arabic (preferred)

    MMJS is a consulting firm that is focused on adding value to its clients business through Tax, Technology and Management Consulting. Strategically located in Bahrain, Oman, UAE, Kuwait and KSA to support clients across GCC.. Having served 300+ clients, MMJS has acquired the trust of many multi-national and Government clients through uncompromising quality of work. MMJS Consulting is a Kreston Menon Group entity which is part of the globally renowned Kreston International group.

    Our VAT leadership and the team consists of experienced, passionate and ambitious staff who have VAT implementation, Advisory, Compliance and VAT Audit experience across various industries in Europe, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and the Far East. The team is competent to provide an end-to-end solution in relation to VAT in GCC countries. More