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  • DevOps Engineer | Richmond Recruitment

    Employment: Full Time

    This job post is for serious deployment of a newly build product targetting massive market. A wide knowledge of kubernetes-docker is required and experienced CI/CD engineer is preferred. This also requires HA postgresql setup and load balancers using Traefik.Only apply for this job if you know how to deploy and build pipeline for highly available kubernetes-docker application.Code ? Plan ? Monitor ? Deploy ? Build ? Test ? Release ?Operate ? Code

    Scripting Languages:Bash, Golang, PythonCloud Services:AWS, GKEInfrastructure-as-code:Ansible, Docker, TerraformConfiguration Management:Ansible, Jenkins, TerraformVersion control Systems:GitHub, Gitea-open sourceContainerizing & Clustering:Docker, Dockerfiles, Helm, Kubernetes, Nginx, TraefikCI/CD Implementation:Spinnaker, TravisCI, jenkins, python libraries such as Docker SDK for Python, Kubernetes Python ClientOpen Source Database:MariaDB, PostgreSQLNoSQL:RedisMonitoring Tools:SentryNetworking concepts:Firewalls, NAT, Port, Subnetting, VPC, VPNsSecret Managements:VaultOperational:HA, BackupsExtra :Chartpress, portus, Harbor

    With a presence in both the UK and the Middle East- we have been at the forefront of the recruitment industry for the last twenty years and have become experts in the field of connecting the right people to the right positions. we pride ourselves on offering a specialized, efficient service- helping you to find the right candidate to meet your requirements with a consistent emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction. More

  • Data Analyst – CRM | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As the Data Analyst, you will closely with the analytics, digital marketing, and sales team to optimise all customer related initiatives via data driven decision making.You will be responsible for gathering customer data to develop high level recommendation via performance marketing, analysis, and consumer insights.Client DetailsThis is a leading organisation with numerous exciting projects and opportunities across the whole operation. They are consistently investing in new initiatives and resources, as well as constant improvements and enhancements with a clear direction of only securing the best talent available on the market to help deliver the vision and build for the future.Description* Support the marketing team to define and enable use cases to support a comprehensive digital marketing strategy.* Helping the team identify potential focus areas for testing to autonomously operate the CRM function in addition to liaising with other departments within the business to drive the defined roadmap.* Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly process complex information and present second order insights clearly and simply to the team.* Develop understanding of current product lines and business processes to extend an innovative and digitally enabled work ethic.Job Offer* Exciting role with strong involvement across a range of business-critical projects rewarded with a tax-free salary and family benefits* Chance to lead critical initiatives with stakeholders of the highest calibre

    * Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 4 years’ experience in providing recommendations and insights via data analysis.* Strong experience presenting data visualisation dashboards to senior stakeholders.* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively articulate and promote data driven initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

    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

  • Loyalty, Retention and Customer Experience Manager | Stanley James

    Employment: Full Time

    We are currently recruiting a Loyalty, Retention and Customer Experience Manager on behalf of a leading FinTech based in Bahrain that is going through a period of growth as they scale up their operations across the GCC markets. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a positive customer experience, develop relationships that support brand loyalty and ensure a seamless customer journey.

    Applications are sought from those with at least 5 years of experience in a managerial role focusing on customer retention in the ecommerce, fintech or telecom industries. You will have excellent experience in bringing together all internal stakeholders such as product design, sales and marketing in order to keep fine tuning the customer’s experience. You will offer an excellent understanding of how to build brand renewals, trust and continued business by identifying critical touch points and in turn, how these can be optimised. On a personal level, you will have excellent communication skills combined with initiative and entrepreneurship.

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.
    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More

  • CFO | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment: Full Time

    • Driving the financial planning of the company by analyzing its performance and risks• Retaining constant awareness of the company’s financial position and act to prevent problems• Manage processes for financial forecasting, preparations of budgets and consolidation & reporting to the Management• Advising and managing Cashflow• Setting targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (Finance Manager, Chief Accountant, management accountants, etc.)• Oversee all statutory audit and internal control operations Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis• Conduct analysis to make forecasts and report to Management Committee & Board.

    • Proven experience and track record as CFO/ Finance Director/Financial Controller or similar role with large or reputed Infrastructure/Roads Contracting companies in UAE.• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (ERP)• An analytical mind with a strategic ability & Excellent organizational and leadership skills• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.• Qualified Finance Professional (CA/CPA/CMA)

    Ignite is a specialist Construction and Property Recruitment Consultancy. We are experts in the Middle East and Asia markets which we service from our offices in the UAE and UK.
    Our consultants operate in a niche market making them experts in their sector. This allows us to offer our clients and candidates expert market knowledge whilst building long term relationships.
    We pride ourselves on recruiting Construction and Property staff of all levels and disciplines. We offer the same high quality service whether you are recruiting or seeking work from Engineer through to Company Director level. More

  • Assurance – Core Assurance – Experienced Associate (Non FS) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Non Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Invite and provide evidence-based feedback in a timely and constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements.- Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with technical developments for business area.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in written form.- Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and other parts of the business across the Network of PwC firms.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

    Essential skills- Recent Big 4 Experience (External Audit)- Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, ACA, ICAEW)- IFRS ExperienceMinimum years experience required- 1+ in External AuditPreferred Skills- Experience working in developed markets, such as UK, USA, Australia, Europe- Arabic SpeakingWe are very happy to receive applications from candidates based outside of UAE although our ability to progress with such applications will be subject to the UAE lifting the current restriction on Expat visas, in response to COVID-19.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

  • Group Digital Payments Specialist | Chalhoub Group

    Employment: Full Time

    About the role:Our Group Digital Payments Specialist of the newly created Digital Payments Division will lead and centralise the Group’s payment strategy. This is part of the overall Group direction to enhance the customer experience and provide significant efficiency savings for the future.You are a forward-thinker and perform best under a culture of constant improvement and challenging the status quo. You will lead the design, implementation and management of the Group’s Digital Payment framework. You have the potenal to develop within our Group and there are many exciting opportunities for the right candidate.What you’ll be doing:- Reporting to the Group Treasurer, the role will work closely with group teams, including Treasury, Finance, Data, IT, Digital, Commercial, Retail, Legal and Security to co-ordinate projects and achieve alignment.- Lead the inception of the new Digital Payments framework at Chalhoub Group.- Support the development of a best in class, agile and scalable payments infrastructure for the group with IT and Digital teams. This will include e-commerce payment gateways, omnichannel retail POS soluons and supplier payment gateways (AP, treasury, payroll)- Manage the implementation of new payment methods with the IT delivery teams, such as Digital Wallets (WeChat, RuPay etc) and ApplePay.- Be a thought leader on emerging trends and technology in the payments industry to help maintain best practice in the group.- Navigate a challenging and constantly shifting environment.- Build relationships and negotiate contracts with payment service partners to receive optimum pricing.- Leverage marketing opportunities from payment service providers.- Champion technological developments and new data analysis techniques such as AI.- Support with the design and implementation of co-branded card schemes across the group.- Travel occasionally within the GCC and Egypt.- Communicate with and persuade senior leadership to sponsor the digital payment strategy

    What you’ll need to succeed:- Strong academic achievements with Bachelor or Masters degree in any field.- Professional qualification preferred- Extensive direct experience in payments (digital, ecommerce, treasury, AP, Payroll)- Experience in the retail industry- Experience in the Middle East, primarily in KSA and UAE- Experience with global payment gateways, solutions and acquirers, including SWIFT, API, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Square, Paytm, Rupay- Experience working as an Advisor or Project Manager is desirable- Strong technical knowledge and expert in the payments field- People and project management- Strong analytical and problem solving skills- Excellent communication and across all levels- Ability to manage a team and indirect reports- Already recognized in the payments industry- Pro-active, self-motivated, able to work independently on your own initiative- Ability to build relationships/ gain trust and respect from stakeholders- Able to work effectively as part of a team by leading, coaching and sharing knowledge- Able to influence and convince people- Strong interpersonal skills with a professional attitude- Adept at dealing with individuals at all levels in the organisation and building effective relationships- High attention to detail and quality- Excellent time management and proven delivery skills- Willingness to travel across the GCC as required- Change-oriented and focused on continuous improvement

    The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.
    By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.
    With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.
    By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More

  • Application Developer – Enterprise Asset Management | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    IntroductionAs an Application Developer, you will lead IBM into the future by translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an agile environment. The success of IBM is in your hands as you transform vital business needs into code and drive innovation. Your work will power IBM and its clients globally, collaborating and integrating code into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world’s technology leader. Come to IBM and make a global impact!Your Role and ResponsibilitiesDesigns, develops and supports application solutions using the IBM Maximo application and related frameworks and technologies. This specialty may design, develop and/or re-engineer application components, and integrate software packages, programs, and reusable objects residing on multiple platforms. This specialty would be responsible for design, development, testing and support of reports, interfaces, data conversions and enhancements using IBM Maximo and related tools.

    About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world’s economy. IBM Services partners with the world’s leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life at IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Being You at IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    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

  • Senior Audit Associate | Black Pearl

    Employment: Full Time Our client, a well-known auditing and accounting firm based in Abu Dhabi is looking for an Audit Senior (CPA Licensed) who will be conducting both internal and external audits across different industries in the UAE. This role requires immediate joiners. Other responsibilities include but not limited to: Report and present audit findings […] More