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    Software Engineer | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Amazon is one of the leading organization providing customer focused products and services to always move a step closer to its goal of earth’s most customer centric company. To have a global impact and presence, Amazon is launching itself in new markets every year. With Middle east and North Africa, being one of the section Amazon entered 2 years back, its looking for energetic individuals to bring in change and world class experience for MENA customers.Your responsibilities will include:- Keeping your finger on the pulse of the constantly evolving and growing big data field- Translation of complex functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture and design- Delivering systems and features with high quality, on time- Stay current on technical knowledge to keep pace with rapidly changing technology, and work with the team in bringing new technologies on board

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS degree or higher in Computer Science or related program.- Demonstrated leadership ability as either a lead software developer or software development manager- Strong Customer Focus- Deep understanding of software development in a team, and a track record of shipping great software on time- Solid understanding of Java, Angular JSPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience taking a lead role in architecting, designing, and building complex software systems.- Experience with the AWS product suite including ElasticSearch, S3, Redshift, Sagemaker, DynamoDB or RDS- Experience with full-stack development

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Android/IOS Developer | Peg B Technology

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Duties and Responsibilities• Design and build interfaces and advanced Android applications for improved user experience• Writing clean code using Agile Methodology, Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, deploy new features and optimize deployments• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiencyDesired Experience and Knowledge• Solid Knowledge of Java, Kotlin is a plus• Solid Knowledge of Android SDK, Material Design and android architectural components• Knowledge of MVVM, MVP design patterns• Experience with Dagger 2, Data Binding, ButterKnife, Retrofit• Knowledge of Fundamentals of Testing Android apps• Experience with collections/data structures• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, CouchBase, Cassandra, etc.) is a plus• Experience in working on a mobile wallet or integrating with any popular mobile wallet application• Experience in integration with SDKs performing card Tokenization is a plus Desired

    Qualifications• BA or BS (MSc preferred) degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered• 5-7 years’ software development experience with a minimum 2 years’ proven work experience as a Mobile Apps iOS/Android developer• Demonstrable portfolio of released Android apps in the App store and/or Play store.• 2+ years’ experience in software development for mobile commerce solution, E-money payments and other alternative payments methods

    PegB Technology is a multi-national team of mobile payment professionals with over five decades of payments experience across four continents, rolling out the world’s most intelligent omni-channel payments platform to empower you, the merchant, to accept all modes of cashless payments. We enable your mobile customers to pay for goods and services using mobile money and other wallets, debit and credit cards, instant EFTs, etc. using mobile apps and/or USSD and SMS.

    At Peg b Technology, our focus is on the design, development and implementation of custom mobile money services frameworks,solution delivery and application support to mobile money payment providers across various verticals – telecommunications, banking and finance, e-commerce, entertainment, etc., industries. More

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    Data Analyst | A Leading Distributor Of Mobile Technology Products In UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Work very closely with the department head in extracting and visualizing insights from Big Data.- Data analyst is responsible for finding trends in data sets and visualize and present data in meaningful summaries and dashboards. – The ideal candidate is an experienced time trend analyst who enjoys optimizing and connecting data sources to draw a meaningful picture and generate actionable and profitable business insights. – The data analyst should enjoy studying numbers, building and tracking trends, and profile and segment customers to enhance our direct marketing and sales plans. – The right candidate must be self-directed and comfortable supporting the data analysis needs of multiple teams. – Apart from data analysis, the candidate must be able to present the data (PowerPoint, Power BI dashboard, excel graphs…) in a very summarized and readable manner by no data experts. – Analyze data from a wide variety of data sources available on Power BI and other CRM’s in the company.- Connect dots from related and seemingly unrelated data sources to help identify trends and business opportunities that will help us optimizing our sales and increase the company profitability.- Ability to run controlled experiments using the scientific method (test vs control group, hypothesis, testing, analysis, feedback) with the use of the right statistical tools to test for significant differences (like Difference in differences DID using python, or parametric tests like mann whitney or Paired Sample test, or non-parametric tests like Sign test)

    – BS Mathematics, Statistics, Business, or equivalent with strong grasp of retail business.- Strong backend experience with Python, SPSS or SSPS- Worked on Power BI or similar BI tools with working familiarity with a variety of databases.- Expert in Excel analytics, or Power BI data manipulation, slicing, analysis and visualization.- Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets.- Strong understanding of the retail business (worked in companies that sells goods, products or services)- Familiarity with customer profiling and segmentation (involvement in profiling or segmentation projects is a great plus)- Solid analytical skills, with proven history of optimizing business sales through the use of internal and external data.

    A leading distributor of mobile technology products in UAE. More

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    Head of Compliance | Venture Search

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Venture Search – Governance, Risk, & ComplianceOur client, an Asset Management company based in ADGM in Abu Dhabi, are looking for an experienced head of Compliance and MLRO to join their team and run the process in Abu Dhabi for the business. Candidates should have previous experience as the authorized individual for either a ADGM or FSRA regulated firm, category 3 or above.The role:· Monitor all regulatory risks and potential compliance issues across the middle east business· Operate as key point of contact with the ADGM for all regulatory matters· Develop, oversee, and maintain a regulatory risk framework· Work with senior management and colleagues who are based out of DIFC to embed a compliance culture throughout organization, to set up a strong compliance office in ADGM and run this process.· Responsible for any relevant requirements of the business with respect to AML

    The candidate:· Minimum of 5 years experience in either ADGM or DFSA compliance· Previously held authorized individual status· Able to work with senior stakeholders across multiple locations· Degree level education, preferably with a professional compliance qualification· Self starter· Fluent English, Arabic would be beneficial however not essential· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

    Venture Search is an international banking & financial services search firm, combining technology and human skill to enhance all aspects of the hiring process.
    By combining advanced search technology and a market-leading team, we are able to attract the most talented candidates in the banking and financial services sector.
    Here at Venture Search, we are passionate about building world-class teams and delivering long-term recruitment solutions. Venture’s focus spans multiple facets of the global Financial Services industry, including Banking, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Buyside, Fintechs, and Advisory firms. More

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    Corporate Talent Aquisition Specialist | RecruitMe FZE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a dynamic and driven Recruiting Specialist you will support the regional campus hiring team in the targeted recruiting of outstanding candidates for Middle East. You will play an integral role in developing relationships with all applicants, in order to build affinity and loyalty, regardless of the outcome of their application. As the main contact person for candidates, you’ll guide them throughout the entire recruiting process. With your creative, innovative ideas, you’ll develop strategies and concepts to continuously improve campus hiring. There will also be the opportunity to work on some projects related to our overall recruiting transformation efforts.Your responsibilities will include:In collaboration with the Team Leader, building and improving the overall Campus Hire strategyOwning the candidate pipeline, ensuring efficient management of the entire recruiting processEstablishing strong relationships with candidates across various cohorts and seen as the main point of contactManaging complex conversations with candidates and liaising with international recruiting teamsSupporting in relevant projects related to talent acquisition and beyond.

    The candidate we are looking for:You are highly capable in demonstrating a broad working knowledge of your primary function and leverage your past experiences to take on new projects and work as directedYou are an increasingly independent contributor, including when faced with missing informationBuilding strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates across functions and networks outside of your own area. You are able to influence results over your core areas of responsibility.You are able to solve non-routine problems by choosing and developing alternatives. You are also strong in thinking outside the box and proposing solutions in your area of responsibilityYou have an eye for detail in keeping all Recruiting platforms/tools updated accuratelyYou have a critical eye & the ability to identifying areas for improvement around youYou demonstrate strong organization skills with an ability to consistently meet deadlines and handle competing priorities effectivelyYou have significant experience in project management and the ability to parallel process multiple initiatives.You have a strong ability to work under pressure.You are results driven and self-motivated.Ability to demonstrate a professional approach and maintain integrity at all times.Ability to respect all information as personal and confidentialStrong service orientation and responsiveness to requestsAdapting quickly to new circumstances and priorities.Proactive with the eagerness to seek opportunities to assist others.QUALIFICATIONS:A relevant bachelor’s degree plus minimum 3 – 5 years talent acquisition experience but 5-6 years of total work experience, preferably at a professional services firm with proven success in managing several international search projects in parallel across levels and markets utilizing a range of direct sourcing tools and tactics.Capacity to work in a demanding, fast-paced and multicultural environmentStrong verbal and written Communication skills with fluency in English; Arabic is a plusDemonstrated ability to work with people at all levelsAdvanced level computer skills; Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    Corporate Talent Acquisition Specialist | RecruitMe FZE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a dynamic and driven Recruiting Specialist you will support the regional campus hiring team in the targeted recruiting of outstanding candidates for Middle East. You will play an integral role in developing relationships with all applicants, in order to build affinity and loyalty, regardless of the outcome of their application. As the main contact person for candidates, you’ll guide them throughout the entire recruiting process. With your creative, innovative ideas, you’ll develop strategies and concepts to continuously improve campus hiring. There will also be the opportunity to work on some projects related to our overall recruiting transformation efforts.Your responsibilities will include:- In collaboration with the Team Leader, building and improving the overall Campus Hire strategy- Owning the candidate pipeline, ensuring efficient management of the entire recruiting process- Establishing strong relationships with candidates across various cohorts and seen as the main point of contact- Managing complex conversations with candidates and liaising with international recruiting teams- Supporting in relevant projects related to talent acquisition and beyond.

    The candidate we are looking for:- You are highly capable in demonstrating a broad working knowledge of your primary function and leverage your past experiences to take on new projects and work as directed- You are an increasingly independent contributor, including when faced with missing information- Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates across functions and networks outside of your own area. You are able to influence results over your core areas of responsibility.- You are able to solve non-routine problems by choosing and developing alternatives. You are also strong in thinking outside the box and proposing solutions in your area of responsibility- You have an eye for detail in keeping all Recruiting platforms/tools updated accurately- You have a critical eye & the ability to identifying areas for improvement around you- You demonstrate strong organization skills with an ability to consistently meet deadlines and handle competing priorities effectively- You have significant experience in project management and the ability to parallel process multiple initiatives.- You have a strong ability to work under pressure.- You are results driven and self-motivated.- Ability to demonstrate a professional approach and maintain integrity at all times.- Ability to respect all information as personal and confidential- Strong service orientation and responsiveness to requests- Adapting quickly to new circumstances and priorities.- Proactive with the eagerness to seek opportunities to assist others.QUALIFICATIONS:- A relevant bachelor’s degree plus minimum 3-5 years talent acquisition experience but 5-6 years of total work experience, preferably at a professional services firm with proven success in managing several international search projects in parallel across levels and markets utilizing a range of direct sourcing tools and tactics.- Capacity to work in a demanding, fast-paced and multicultural environment- Strong verbal and written Communication skills with fluency in English; Arabic is a plus- Demonstrated ability to work with people at all levels- Advanced level computer skills; Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    People Advisory Services Graduate Program (UAE National) | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    EY Dubai PAS – People Advisory Services Graduate program (UAE Nationals)At EY, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. EY (Dubai) Tax – People Advisory Services (PAS) Graduate Program (UAE Nationals) Location: Dubai, UAE What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and on the world? Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. The opportunity: your next adventure awaits You will be working with one of the most trusted, respected and influential teams in the industry. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Click here to learn more about the Tax service line . The opportunity is specifically in the People Advisory Services (PAS) sub-service line under Tax. The world continues to change as a result of developments in globalization, demographics, technology and regulation. These disruptive forces require organizations and their people to change rapidly. At the same time it’s getting harder to source, manage, motivate and retain talent while controlling costs. PAS helps our clients harness their people agenda – the right people, with the right capabilities, in the right place, for the right cost, doing the right things. We help our clients gain a competitive advantage, working with them to cultivate impactful people, human resource and organizational alignment across all critical business crossroads. Click here to learn more about the People Advisory Services sub-service line . If you have graduated from university, or will do soon, the EY Graduate Program could be just the job for you. You will be part of a team working with interesting clients, while earning a salary. We will help you develop the things you are naturally good at and learn new skills for your career too. What we look for – You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world. – You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world. – You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

    Qualifications: – Bachelor’s or master’s degree in HR/Management/Business Administration/Industrial Engineering/Psychology/Social Sciences or related field of study with strong academic credentials. – Bachelor’s degree: completed within the past 18 months of applying to the graduate program – Master’s Programs/Master’s Degree: completed within the past 18 months with no relevant work experience for more than 6 months – Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English – Willingness to travel across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)UAE Nationals with family book will be considered What’s in it for you – Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs. – Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds – both professionally and culturally. – Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development. – Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.

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

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

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

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    Principle Solution Engineering Consultant – Cloud Systems | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Provides direction and specialist knowledge in applying the technology/application to client business. Facilitation of customer product/application understanding through presentations demonstrations and benchmarks; provision of support throughout the sell.As a Principal Sales Consultant you will be responsible as the expert for formulating and leading presales technical / functional support activity to prospective clients and customers while ensuring customer satisfaction. Acts as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced Sales Consultants. Focuses on large or complex sales opportunities that need creative and complex solutions. Develops productivity tools and training for other Sales Consultants. 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.Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. 3 years vendor (sales and marketing) experience.

    7 years business experience with relevant computer applications or database/tools. Ability to implement the most advanced product features. Thorough knowledge of system and application design. In depth knowledge of competitors. Demonstrated project management skills. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills: needs analysis, positioning, business justification, closing techniques. Ability to persuade others through presentations, demonstrations, and written communication. Ability to travel as needed. A/BS degree or equivalent, advanced degree highly desirable.As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

    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