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    Executive Assistant & Receptionist | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAdministrativeJob Description & SummaryA career in our Assurance Learning and Development practice, within Assurance Support services, will provide the opportunity to support our engagement teams and clients by providing advice and counsel on accounting, financial reporting, and strategic business issues. In joining, you’ll help ensure a complete and relevant exchange of information among our consultants and in turn with engagement teams and clients, provide experts advice on a variety of specific topics, support engagement teams in resolving complex issues, and supporting clients and their subsidiaries in evaluating the potential impact of accounting and reporting standard setting initiatives. You’ll develop strong relationships with our engagement teams and established audit clients and enhance our ability to meet greater investor expectations with the challenges of an increasingly complex business environment.Our team is responsible for the content development and delivery for staff learning curriculums that enhance our people. You’ll help design, develop, and implement learning and development initiatives that help develop our people and are aligned with PwC’s strategy.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 a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. 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.

    At the Administrative level, 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:- Conduct self in a professional manner and take responsibility for work and commitments.- Flex approach to meet the changing needs of teams and clients.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Learn about business needs are changing and consider the impact on services provided.- Take action to stay current with new and evolving technology.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Communicate with empathy and adapt communication style to meet the needs of the situation and audience.- Anticipate the needs of others and take appropriate action.- Embrace different points of view and welcome opposing and conflicting ideas.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    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

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    External Audit – Manager / Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryPwC Global OverviewWith offices in 155 countries and more than 284,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for 40 years, PwC has more than 6,100 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 276,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.Audit Service Overview:Creating value that makes a real difference to a client’s business is intrinsic to the PwC audit. Quality audits that bring unexpected and far-reaching benefits do not come from an unthinking compliance mindset but from a knowledgeable, questioning, imaginative and insightful approach. The foundation of the service we deliver is the natural blend of compliance and value. We are experts in the application of audit methodology and audit techniques and use our expertise to bring precision and economy to our clients’ audits. We use our knowledge of each client, together with our position as trusted advisor, to match our approach and our solutions to their needs.Our view of our clients’ organisations is broad and deep, and we look behind the numbers to consider what they mean for the business as a whole. We use the audit to explore and think more widely about our clients’ businesses and the potential issues they face.This understanding enables us to offer new solutions to our clients’ problems, to help them learn from what has happened and prepare them for, or better still help them avoid, issues in the future. What you’ll create and do:As a Manager / Senior Manager, 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: – Take on a professional role as part of our client-facing teams – Examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and/or observe certain processes and procedures being performed – Ask a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – with a range of individuals at our client organizations – Handle conflict resolution, managing expectations of a range of stakeholders (at varying levels of seniority), both clients and internally. – Perform Design effectiveness walkthroughs, and test the operational effectiveness of client internal controls. – Make judgments on testing approaches for significant accounting estimates. – Verify and test financial statements and supporting disclosures. – Assuming a coaching performance management role that promotes staff development . – Join, and contribute to a high performing team that lives the PwC values. – Instruct milestone training courses to our staff. – Network in the local business community. – Prepare and deliver competitive audit proposals.

    What you’ll bring to this role:  – At least 6 years of demonstrated progressive experience at Manager / Senior Manager level working with a range of external audit clients in big4 firms. – An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work. – A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives. – ACCA/CPA/CA/ ACA  designation or equivalent designation is required. – A strong understanding of IFRS and auditing standards. – Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality. – Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams. – Excellent project management skills and ability to manage relationships at all levels within PwC and within the client’s organization – Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment. – Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is considered an asset. – Business development and client relationship building.

    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

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    Domain Specialist OCI | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Oracle is leading the digital revolution. We are empowering nearly half a million businesses across the globe to turn untapped potential into real business value. You will connect the biggest enterprises of today with the tools to compete in the digital economy of tomorrow. Our Technology Cloud Engineering teams at Oracle support our sales team and customer in the way they design and shape our solutions . T o achieve this, we have a team of highly engaging experts per domain area. Our team of Domain Experts in OCI is looking to hire a matter expert in this field to work with Clients in our EMEA Region. Objectives – To Interact with all roles at customer – including CIO, CTO, IT Architects, technical staff and Business representative – Develops and delivers outstanding Oracle presentations and demonstrations. – Leads any and all aspects of the technical sales process. Advises internal and external clients on overall architect solutions – To demonstrate the credibility of Oracle’s Cloud (IaaS/PaaS) Technology Solutions at all levels, but with a particular focus on key decision makers at the customers’ organization – To position Oracle’s Public Cloud Solutions at the heart of the largest IT transformations – To work as part of Sales and/or Account Teams on specific opportunities to enhance revenue for Oracle Corporation through Cloud subscription Scope – Educating customers and partners in Oracle Product offering and Cloud strategy in the designated product areas – Conduct repeatable strategy, architecture, roadmap and planning cloud workshops – Provide assessment of current state architecture and recommendation of future state architecture – To demonstrate the value of Oracle’s Cloud Technology Solutions: – IaaS (Baremetal, storage, virtualization concept, operating systems , SDN, HPC…) – Security (Identity, WAF…) – Network (Load Balancer, VCN, Security Lists, NSG , DRG…) – Strong hands-on Linux and/or KVM experience is preferred – Hands on skills with CI/CD & build automation tooling (Chef, Terraform, Ansible, etc.) – To be able to deliver a first level presentation in all topics mentioned above. – To be able to deliver POCs on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Gen2 – Works closely with other Oracle Pre-Sales Consultants and other Line Of business – Some specific knowledge of Oracle industry solutions , Oracle database, Oracle and competitor hardware solutions – Actively maintaining a depth product knowledge in the designated product areas – Maintain awareness of all relevant competitive products – Contribute technical responses for Invitations To Tender (ITT), Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) – Having experience on firewall (Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, etc) solutions is a plus

    Skills and Profile – We are looking for a professional with solid experience as Cloud Solution Architect, able to understand the customer issues in their journey to Cloud. – Knowledge and background in Cloud Architecture (IaaS & PaaS) would be our target. – And specific Oracle technology solution offerings would be appreciated. The ideal candidate must have a strong Cloud IaaS/PaaS oriented mindset. Others key requirements are- Wide background including architecture, implementation and delivery of large – scale hardware and software systems in real-world situations – A strong understanding and practical experience in planning and delivering cloud migration projects from traditional on-premise deployment models – Detailed knowledge of architectural approaches including consolidation, cloud computing, virtualization, disaster recovery, information management, big data, Java applications, Oracle and non-Oracle applications – Knowledge of wide-area and datacenter networking design, protocols, and implementation required – Wide knowledge of IT market and trends – Knowledge of full Oracle stack including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Gen2 – Knowledge of cloud competitors including AWS ,GCP and/or Azure – Cloud Architecture Development/Cloud certification (Oracle, AWS, Azure, Google, etc) – Architecture or other appropriate certifications like CISSP, TOGAF, Zachman, OpenCA, ITIL, Cobit, Prince is preferred – Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills: needs analysis, positioning, business justification, closing techniques. – Ability to persuade others through presentations, demonstrations, and written communication. – Significant C-level presentation expertise – BA/BS degree or equivalent, advanced degree highly desirable. – Ability to travel as needed. Apply Now Create the future with us. Apply now.

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More

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    Full Stack Developer | Alpha Data

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent is preferred but not required-Strong Knowledge of React.js, its core principles – lifecycle methods, virtual DOM etc.-Strong Knowledge of Node.js and commonly used frameworks available for it {{such as Express, StrongLoop, etc depending on your technology stack}}-Excellent hands-on knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, CSS Modules / CSS in JS-Understanding of relational databases like MySQL, SQL Server and non-relational databases like MongoDB, Firebase or Redis.-Hand-on experience in working with Object-relational mapping (Sequalize)- Hands-on experience working with Object Oriented JavaScript (OOJS), JavaScript – and practical uses in building complex interactive experiences, primarily with ECMAScript 2015+. You should be up-to-date with new specifications (different stages), and also,using transpilers like Babel to use features from all stages-Good understanding of creational and structural design patterns in JavaScript-Hands-on experience with Functional Programming (FP)-Experience working with Single Page Applications (SPA) with universal rendering capabilities.-Understanding of one-way data flow and the Flux architecture.-Understanding of stateful (container) vs stateless (presentational) components and how to break down the application page into components,-React Hooks, Suspense, Memo etc.-Core understanding of how React’s state management works out of the box. Understanding of different libraries available to better manage application state like Redux. Understanding of the way each library works (pure functions vs observables etc.)-Different middleware implementations available for async actions in Redux like redux-thunk, redux-saga, redux-observable etc. Hands-on experience with at least one-Understanding of different CSS architectures that go hand-in-hand with React.js application development. Pros and cons of component-level CSS vs global and where to apply each-Hands-on experience with Frontend Performance Optimization – especially in a React application with respect to resource loading strategy, CPU/Memory profiling on the browser.-Hands-on experience with test-driven development using Jest or equivalent. Familiar with snapshot testing, code coverage. Experience working with utilities like Enzyme-Good understanding of REST APIs and Microservices. Should have understanding of how resources are organized and how application should align based on the same.You are expected to have understanding of how CRUD operations map to HTTP methods for a well-designed service.-Hands-on experience with GraphQL is a big plus.-Have a strong understanding and hands-on experience in SCRUM and agile engineering practices-Active learner passionate about new technologies to meet technical requirements

    React JSSkill Mandatory / OptionalStrong Knowledge of React.js, its core principles – lifecycle methods, virtual DOM etc. MExcellent hands-on knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, CSS Modules / CSS in JS MHands-on experience working with Object Oriented JavaScript (OOJS), JavaScript – and practical uses in building complex interactive experiences, primarily with ECMAScript 2015+. You should be up-to-date with new specifications (different stages), and also, using transpilers like Babel to use features from all stages MGood understanding of creational and structural design patterns in JavaScript MHands-on experience with Functional Programming (FP) MExperience working with Single Page Applications (SPA) with universal rendering capabilities. MUnderstanding of one-way data flow and the Flux architecture. MUnderstanding of stateful (container) vs stateless (presentational) components and how to break down the application page into components, MReact Hooks, Suspense, Memo etc. OCore understanding of how React’s state management works out of the box. Understanding of different libraries available to better manage application state like Redux. Understanding of the way each library works (pure functions vs observables etc.) ODifferent middleware implementations available for async actions in Redux like redux-thunk, redux-saga, redux-observable etc. Hands-on experience with at least one MUnderstanding of different CSS architectures that go hand-in-hand with React.js application development. Pros and cons of component-level CSS vs global and where to apply each MHands-on experience with Frontend Performance Optimization – especially in a React application with respect to resource loading strategy, CPU/Memory profiling on the browser. OStrong problem-solving skills to conceptualize and analyze complex technical issues MNode JSSkill Mandatory/OptionalStrong Knowledge of Node.js and commonly used frameworks available for it {{such as Express, StrongLoop, etc depending on your technology stack}} MUnderstanding of relational databases like MySQL, SQL Server and non-relational databases like MongoDB, Firebase or Redis. MHand-on experience in working with Object-relational mapping (Sequalize) OHands-on experience working with Object Oriented JavaScript (OOJS), JavaScript – and practical uses in building complex interactive experiences, primarily with ECMAScript 2015+. You should be up-to-date with new specifications (different stages), and also, using transpilers like Babel to use features from all stages MHands-on experience with Functional Programming (FP) Mhands-on experience with test-driven development using Jest or equivalent. Familiar with snapshot testing, code coverage. MGood understanding of REST APIs and Microservices. Should have understanding of how resources are organized and how application should align based on the same. You are expected to have understanding of how CRUD operations map to HTTP methods for a well-designed service. MHands-on experience with GraphQL is a big plus. OStrong problem-solving skills to conceptualize and analyze complex technical issues MUnderstanding of session management and knowledge of node libraries like Helmet M

    Alpha Data, is the leading system integrator with over 30 years track record. Founded in 1981, Alpha Data has grown from two employees to a 700-strong workforce building ICT infrastructure solutions for thousands of organizations.

    Alpha Data works with its clients though a combination of deep-level business and technical expertise, an extensive knowledge of today’s technologies, and a mature, highly capable delivery and services infrastructure. Alpha Data’s offerings help our customers improve processes, reduce data centre and infrastructure costs, manage risk and governance and enhance top-line revenue. Our business approach is based on establishing long-term partnerships that encourage success through mutual benefit.

    Alpha Data has established strong industry ties, with the highest level of accreditation achieved with HP, Microsoft, Avaya, Cisco, Belden and Juniper in addition to an eco-system of complementary vendors. This enables Alpha Data to deliver a breadth of best-of-breed solutions to its customers through our teams of pre-sales, post sales, project implementation and support experts. Alpha Data has won the Systems Integrator of the Year Award at two of the region’s leading technology awards – CPI’s Reseller Middle East Partner Excellence Awards and ITP’s Network Middle East Innovation Awards, respectively and has always maintained a top position in the list of system integrators in UAE. More

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    OpenShift Implementation Engineer | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today – planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.Your Role and Responsibilities At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and implement. To make markets, invent, collaborate and not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. The IBM Technology Support Services (TSS) Open Source support mission is in the third wave of “start-up mode”. Join us in what promises to be an exciting and incredibly rewarding journey in helping customers transform their businesses using community Open Source Software. IBM’s Global Open Source team is looking for IT experts experienced with implementing Open Source software for clients in coordination with Open Source Architects. Role and Responsibilities – OpenShift or OpenStack implementation, configuration and tuning for clients – Translate requirements into the design and development of customized system – Troubleshoot and resolve design and configuration issues in the customer’s environment – Create knowledge via articles, blogs and remote training – Ongoing Skills Development

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise- At least 2 years of previous experience implementing OpenShift solutions – Experience with Ansible, shell/bash scripting, server management – Technical working knowledge of core Open Source products (at least one or two of the following: OpenShift, OpenStack, Ansible, Istio, Kubernetes, Docker, CRIO, Rancher) – Administration of hybrid cloud environment, Configuration of HA/DR – Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Previous Customer Facing role Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Skills to develop software solutions using cloud native technologies- Previous experience in migrating to Open Source solutions- Existing contributions to an Open Source community or a desire to do so- Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work- Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management- Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed- Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications

    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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    Open Source Database Technical Engineer | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today – planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.Your Role and Responsibilities At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and implement. To make markets, invent, collaborate and not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. The IBM Technology Support Services (TSS) Open Source support mission is in the third wave of “start-up mode”. Join us in what promises to be an exciting and incredibly rewarding journey in helping customers transform their businesses using community Open Source Software. IBM’s Global Open Source team is looking for engineers experienced implementing clients digital transformations needs. Your Role and Responsibilities – Implement solution designs for clients along with architects – Experience in PostgreSQL deployment, configuration, tuning – Translate requirements into the design and development of customized system – Troubleshoot and resolve design and configuration issues in the customer’s environment – Create knowledge via articles, blogs or remote training

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – At least 2 years of previous experience implementing PostgreSQL technical software solutions – Technical working knowledge of SQL, NoSQL and in-memory Databases – Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Previous Customer Facing Role – Eagerness to learn and expand technical competencies regularly – Flexible with change Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Previous experience in migrating from Oracle to PostgreSQL – Existing contributions to an Open Source community or a desire to do so – Experience collaborating (support forums, mailing lists or code) with ONE or more of these open source projects: PostgreSQL, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hadoop, Redis, MongoDB, MariaDB, MySQL, Apache Spark, Galera Cluster, Apache CouchDB – Cloud integration experience – Leadership experience

    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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    Open Source Application Engineer | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today – planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.Your Role and Responsibilities At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and implement. To make markets, invent, collaborate and not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. The IBM Technology Support Services (TSS) Open Source support mission is in the third wave of “start-up mode”. Join us in what promises to be an exciting and incredibly rewarding journey in helping customers transform their businesses using community Open Source Software. IBM’s Global Open Source team is looking for engineers experienced implementing clients digital transformations needs. Your Role and Responsibilities – Implement solution designs for clients along with architects – Translate requirements into the design and development of customized system – Experience in Java Application deployment, configuration, tuning – Troubleshoot and resolve design and configuration issues in the customer’s environment – Create knowledge via articles, blogs or remote training

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – At least 3 years of implementation experience on one or more of these open source projects: Apache Kafka, OpenJDK, Spring Framework, Java, Apache ActiveMQ – Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Previous Customer Facing Role – Eagerness to learn and expand technical competencies regularly – Flexible with change Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Skills to develop software solutions using cloud native technologies utilizing languages such as Python, Java or Golang via DevOps best practices – Experience with event driven architecture and messaging – Cloud integration experience – Existing contributions to an Open Source community or a desire to do so – Experience collaborating (support forums, mailing lists or code) with ONE or more of these open source projects: PostgreSQL, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hadoop, Redis, MongoDB, MariaDB, MySQL, Apache Spark, Galera Cluster, Apache CouchDB.

    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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    Project Manager (Arabic Speaking) for Abu Dhabi Government Entity (Financial Services) | ADIV Human Resources Consultancy

    Employment:

    Contract

    Our client – a government entity in Abu Dhabi in the financial services sector is looking to hire a Project Manager for a 1 year outsourced contract which is extendable. It is essential that the candidate has experience in delivering business change within the exchange sector (clearing house/ securities and exchange) with domain knowledge of Clearing and Derivatives. The key purpose of this role is to manage and support the delivery of our client’s new project and other business initiatives. The Project Manager will be in the Business Change Delivery team to support the COO and derivatives Delivery function. They will be working with key internal stakeholders including PMO, Operations, Technology, Risk, Product, Legal and Compliance and track against key project pillars Cost, Quality and Time.Key Responsibilities:• Planning (project and Sprint), management, coordination, change control and financial control of project delivery.• Produce periodic reporting to senior stakeholders working in tandem with the Project Management Office team and Business Delivery.• Tracking progress against plan, managing risk, issues and dependencies• Facilitation, tracking and production of Steering Committee artefacts and board presentations.• Production of materials for external stakeholders• Resource tracking and budgetary validation against the project allocations• Ensuring project management best practices are adopted across the project.• Production of standardized and consistent project artefacts.• Ensure Governance is adhered to across the project. Tracking and escalating where required.

    Salary:
    AED
    20,000 to 25,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Only Arabic speaking candidates should apply. It is essential that the candidate has experience in delivering business change within the exchange sector (clearing house/ securities and exchange) with domain knowledge of Clearing and Derivatives. Essential:• Attention to detail with follow through to make sure projects are run effectively• Proven ability to operate effectively with other functions and external teams and is seen as a partner in the overall function whose opinions and knowledge is respected• Has a detailed understanding of projects cost forecasting and tracking• Experienced in delivering business change within the exchange sector, with Clearing and Derivatives domain knowledge.• The candidate is expected to have strong expertise and proven track record for the delivery of complex business and system implementation projects.• Clear and concise communication• Diligent and clear in all reporting both internally and externally• Structured Governance and Control implementation• Executive report writing• Change coordination/implementation• Post project implementation review• Financial forecasting and tracking• Communications Strategy / Planning• Demonstrable Delivery expertise• Business case and Project plan development• Project Planning• Workshop coordination and training• Proficiency with a number of Project Management tools (Clarity, MS Project, Visio, PowerPoint)• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Project and PowerPointDesirable• Has worked in a similar role in a Clearing House or an exchange house and can demonstrate a working knowledge of the similar processes used there relating to projects, their finances, resource allocation and overall project control• Product knowledge covering risk characteristics and operational workflow of Equities, CFDs, Warrants etc. • Keen to understand technology and data flows.• Can demonstrate experience of problem solving in a similar working environment• Can influence co-workers to respond in a timely manner• Prince 2 Practitioner, Agile experience

    ADIV Human Resources Consultancy L.L.C.” is an Abu Dhabi based on-shore company and we operate with high standards and provide value-added services. We understand the volatility of the market and the change in the needs of its clients. Keeping this in mind, we hire only the best of Consultants whose exposure to the market and the region is of the highest standards. “ADIV Human Resources Consultancy L.L.C.” will make the talented people fit into the right place so that they can enhance their skills. We uphold this responsibility to fulfill our commitment as ‘Let’s make the solutions possible for all diversity of people’ More