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    Team Leader, Applications – Core Banking | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:- The job holder is responsible for the design, development, customization, and maintenance of software applications in the Core Banking area. Principal Accountabilities:- Analyze business processes and design IT systems to meet the requirements of the CBD Business Functions- Document functional and non-functional (security, availability, performance) software specifications in alignment to the corporate guidelines and principles- Lead and coordinate software development activities and ensure timely and accurate delivery of the specifications- Lead and coordinate unit and system integration testing in order to meet software quality objectives- Lead and coordinate the overall solution design and deployment activities coordinating with internal teams and vendors- Lead and coordinate application support and maintenance activities- Perform applications assessments and develop application roadmaps- Prepare projects and applications reports adhering to the Bank’s policies, procedures, and guidelines in order to satisfy internal and external reporting requirements.- Prepare technical manuals for users and operators of the applications- Train key users to the applications functionality, including the identification, troubleshooting and reporting of issues- Prepare Application System Recovery Plans- Continuously develop own expertise, optimising on-the-job and formal training opportunities

    Qualifications:- University graduate in Computer Science- Professional qualifications in software development – Understanding of Banking products, services and processesExperience:- Expert on Retail / Wholesale Banking in UAE with exposure to Core Banking & Payments- 10+ years of experience in developing, customizing, maintaining & supporting Core Banking systems with deep expertise on Phoenix/ETHIX. Experience on other Core Banking S- Hands on expertise on integration to and knowledge of ATM, POS, Cards, Mobile Banking, Call centre, IVR, Clearing, Trade, AML, SWIFT, Middleware, BPM- Familiar with multiple DBMS and programming languages- 5+ years experience of production support for Core Systems and familiar incident management- 5+ years of managing a team of at least 5 members and vendor based delivery.- Experience in delivering mission critical, high volume solutions.- Good English knowledge. Knowledge of Arabic will be considered as an added advantage Skills:- Good communication skills – Analytical skills- Report writing skills- Supervisory skills- Inter- personal relations skills

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Hybrid Cloud and Infrastructure Services Presales | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction 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 sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities The Hybrid Cloud and Infrastructure Services Presales is responsible for translating the client’s business requirements into specific system, application or process designs. You will work with client personnel and executives to identify functional requirements and lead others in the identification, justification and architecture of the client’s infrastructure cloud based solution. The types of solution may cover many areas including Infrastructure/Platform-as-a-service. The role includes a wide range of activities from requirements analysis through systems, application and/or process design specification. As a Presales you will be expected to have deep hands on technical skills of cloud platforms and technologies and have several years’ experience of successfully implementing cloud solutions. You will also be comfortable helping clients understand how cloud solutions may enable new business models, revenue streams and affect their competitive positioning. You will be responsible for:- Presenting IBM’s point of view on cloud and digital systems of engagement to CXO level client executives- Leading the design and development work of cloud based solutions for our clients- Acting as lead architect on cloud and digital related client proposals- Providing support to close cloud and digital business opportunities- Acting as a thought leader on how cloud based technologies and business models can transform client’s business and entire industries

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – Experience architecting and solutioning infrastructure Cloud-related solutions/migrations.- Experience in infrastructure consulting.- Expert level skills in large-scale complex systems integration (multi-technology; multi-vendor), across application and infrastructure domains.- Expert level skills in Cloud to guide technical client side architects on Cloud strategy and solution best practices.- Expert level skills in planning, designing and migrating client workloads to Cloud.- Experience in designing and implementing highly available and scalable Cloud solutions.- Experienced skill level with contemporary engagement methods, including Proof of Concepts. – Ability to position Cloud technology against industry solution requirements. – Ability to effectively manage challenging situations without loss of focus when under pressure. – Cloud Networking and Software Defined Networking (SDN) skills. Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Cloud certifications (i.e. Azure, Google Cloud, AWS)

    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 Officer – Health Underwriting (Individual) | Takaful Emarat Insurance

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Analyzes and reviews individual quotations (new cases & renewals) as requested by the Sales Department for clients / brokers • Ensuring all information provided is accurate and complete• Verifies all relevant client information provided by the sales staff/clients/brokers, e.g. General Individual Data, Information provided on the MAF etc in order to use for risk assessment• Based on the quotation template and data provided by the Sales team/clients/brokers, assess the level of risk and adjust the rates accordingly.• Approves/ deny the quotation generated by U/W team based on risk assessment according to authority levels and refer where required to the U/W Manager• Analyzes current year claims utilization in order to prepare renewals terms for all relevant clients• Responds to general queries about pricing from the Brokers/Sales Department, providing them with all necessary information for the client• Participates in performing renewal calculations/ assessment on monthly basis for cases due for renewal within the approved authority and refer cases above the authority to immediate Manager• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly Claim/ Loss ratio reports for the Senior Management• Assist Underwriting Manager in management of day-to-day work by involving in work allocation, priority setting, review and update of procedures, involvement along with Manager in trainings and presentations• Update the U/W manager on the work volumes, pending, review of SLA depending on the workload, discussion and involvement with system projects and any other projects that can help simplify work and improve the service• Carries out any such other task as requested by the Department Manager

    Qualifications and Education Requirements• Bachelor’s Degree in related courses• Working knowledge of general practices for Medical insurance procedures Skills and competencies• Computer literate with superior skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint• Strong oral and verbal communication skills• Sound interpersonal skills at all organizational levels with the ability to establish rapport with personnel across a wide variety of areas• Goal oriented with an ability to work under minimal supervision• Superior attention to detail with the ability to take ownership of issues / projects and see them through to resolution, implementation and completion with minimal supervision

    Takaful Emarat Insurance PSC, established in 2008, is a leading Shariah-compliant Life and Health Takaful Provider in the UAE. Takaful Emarat markets a wide range of individual and corporate life and health Takaful products including protection, savings and investment plans through variety of distribution channels. Takaful Emarat is also a participating insurer providing basic mandatory health insurance in the Emirate of Dubai. In December 2017 the Company acquired Al Hilal Takaful, which provides general Takaful products and services to individuals and corporates to become the largest Takaful group in the UAE. More

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    Store Services Associate | Azadea Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Schedule, control and monitor maintenance works and other relative activities. – Provide field support upon new store opening, renovation, uplifting and closure.- Provide updates about the ongoing works and document Store Services requests on helpdesk.- Prepare permits for Store Services and general contracting (ministries, malls, municipalities etc.).

    Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in a similar field or equivalent (TS)- 0-2 years of experience in a similar field; Previous experience in retail is a plus- Knowledge and effective use of the principles and processes of providing customer and personal services- Proficiency in MS Office- Fluency in English- Attention to details: level 3- Analytical Thinking: level 1- Communication Skills: level 2- Customer Focus: level 2- Driving and Achieving results: level 2- Planning and Organizing: level 2- Teamwork: level 2

    Azadea Group is a premier fashion and lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Since its inception in 1978, the Group has grown a substantial chain of stores representing leading international brand names in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishing, sporting goods and multimedia.With over 11,000 employees, the company boasts a solid infrastructure overseeing more than 600 stores spread across 15 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. More

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    Web Developer | United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Description* Primary coordinator for web content area. * Enables the appropriate content owners provide the needed content in a timely manner.* Monitor and maintain the web site for content currency and standards adherence. * Manage and coordinate training in web technologies and relevant topics for content managers, faculty and staff. * Develop and maintain primary manuals and documentation of the web team. * Makes recommendations to Web Services Team Lead, Custom Apps Team lead and Banner Team Lead regarding design issues upgrades, and security relating to Internet and Intranet presents. * Monitors web use, server performance, network performance, and web accessibility. * Assists in the plans and development of systems for the carrying out of annual tasks such as the Implementation Plan. * Web team’s lead trainer for new web technologies. * Supervise and coordinate the work of members of the temporary pool, interns and/or volunteers. * Researches and makes sure recommendations for changes on software, hardware and system to continually enhance web services for both members and end-users. * Respond to inquiries and complaints from users about the web services. * Attends seminars and workshops, reads professional journals, and otherwise stays abreast of changing technology. * Make recommendations for improving web development work flow. * Help establish university web policies and standards * Maintain, respect, and protect the confidentiality of information held within, or transferred across, the university’s computer and communication resources in any format * Other duties as assigned

    Minimum Qualification* Strong knowledge of W3C standards, current browser technology, and search engines. * Extensive experience with HTML, a standard Web site creation software program (such as MS FrontPage) * Skills in JavaScript, XML, Active Server Pages (ASP), VBScript, and DHTML are highly desirable. * Skills in other server-side and client-side web languages such as PHP, C++, Java, Perl, SGML, ColdFusion, ActiveX, etc. would also be valuable. * Skills in Adobe PhotoShop, Macromedia Fireworks or similar design software are required.* Bachelors Degree required, preferably in computer science or related field * 3 years of experience in web development.Preferred Qualification* Bachelors Degree required, preferably in computer science or related fieldExpected Skills/Rank/Experience* 3 years of experience in web development.

    Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

    As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

    UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence. More

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    IT Manager | TGC Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This opportunity is with a large group into diversified businesses. • Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services• Working with Cloud SAS based applications like Microsoft Cloud Office 365 running Exchange online in Hybrid mode with SharePoint Online, One Drive, Microsoft Teams, Office 365 suite of applications & Microsoft Azure Server Management & Administration with Azure-based VPN to various branches• Managing and maintaining the backup & disaster recovery operations using On-premises or Cloud-based backup applications• Oversee the full administration & maintenance of Cloud or on-premises Email & Web security solutions• Hands-on knowledge in administering the various network components like Firewalls with VPN Access , Routers, Wi-Fi access points etc. and in managing the overall security parameters for each of these devices• Oversee provisioning of end-user technical support services for the Group and should have experience in managing Helpdesk ticketing system• Liaise with the ISPs in provisioning and maintaining stable internet connectivity and bandwidth usage• ERP & Business Applications• Vendor Management• Devising and establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management• Keeping abreast of existing and emerging core systems & network technologies to support next-generation IT solutions for the Group

    To be successful, you will possess at least 10+ years of experience at a managerial levelBachelor’s degree in IT or related field is a mustPrevious background in working with Cloud SAS based applicationsKnowledge of technological trends to build strategy, ability to conduct technological analyses and research, leadership and organizational abilities, strategic thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    TGC is an Executive search and human capital firm with our office based in Dubai, UAE. We focus on providing exceptional talent across a number of skilled experts to meet your professional and technical talent requirements throughout Middle East.

    The competition for qualified senior management is severe and the best candidates are passive job seekers or are based outside the Middle East region. Our researchers have access worldwide, across industries and geographies. Our success is driven by our access, experience and judgment. We differentiate ourselves by our completion rates and the positive experiences clients and candidates have working with TGC.

    We have an excellent understanding of the local market, with a combined experience of over 20 years of a highly skilled team,we provide organizations the highest talent to ease the recruitment process and create significant opportunities for individuals. More

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    Web and Application Developer | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Web and Application DeveloperEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 6K AED all-inclusive, depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the client:A well known provider of various public health services such as pest control, termite proofing, bird control solutions, dust mite mattress sanitizing and water tank cleaning & disinfection.Job Description:• Develop both client and server software on LAMP stack – JavaScript – Linux – Apache – MySQL – PHP• Manage and maintain the company server and computers• Continue development of company ERP• Develop jQuery, Cordova (Phonegap), Bootstrap, RESTful APIs, PHP/MVC frameworks like Codeigniter, CakePHP and maintaining a LAMP environment

    Qualifications:• Open to Asian nationals• 40 years old and below• Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field• At least 2 years of experience in web and application development• Skilled in PHP, SQL, and Visual Studio .Net• Knowledgeable in Photoshop/Illustrator

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Senior Management Consultant | Expertpath

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job DescriptionHe/she will be responsible for the delivery and overall success of the defined strategic programs. The goal is to ensure every program will be delivered successfully and add the highest possible value to the organization. His/her mission is to drive Strategy delivery with Excellency, provide leadership and vision, and cultivate and steward strong relationships’ network vital to achieve overall programmatic goals.To achieve his/her mission, he/she must be able to discharge the following responsibilities:• Translate consultant plan into operational program action plans and provide leadership for the development, implementation, management and evaluation of programs and initiatives.• Direct, develop, implement, disseminate and administer consultant programs and objectives to ensure achievement as prescribed by management.• Provide sharp update on performance and advise how best to achieve performance goals and results.• Schedule, coordinate and lead the recurring meetings and committees required to monitor program execution.• Align institutional strategies with implementation programs.• Managing the implementation of institutional strategies.• Create reports and presentations.• Business Management and profitability analysis.• Align institutional strategies with implementation programs.• Portfolio management, program and project management.• Preparing and implementing Strategic plans.• Determine and define the best ways to manage projects and confirm performance units and enterprise integration.• Development of the project management office.• Risk Management.• Business analysis and development.• Setting the determinants of performance evaluation indicators, analysing and evaluating performance and submitting reports.• Risk Management.• Corporate Governance.• Alignment between the client and the team. Functional Experience• Business Development and Operating Model Design• Program Planning & Shaping • Program Governance• Program Leadership & Management• Program Measurement Including Diagnostics & Review• Value Case Management – Business Case / Business Model Development

    Skills• He/she has proven experience as Senior Consultant or other managerial position, with a clear track record of delivering strategic initiatives.• Strong project management skills • Thorough understanding of program management techniques and methods are merely a hygiene factor for he/she – it’s just what he/she does, all with attention to details.• Leading by example will come natural to him/her. His/her experience in empowering a team to execute under pressure and tight deadlines is evident.• Leadership skills, gravitas, high energy and motivational drive will be words that others will have used to describe him/her. • He/she are a business acumen with a strategic ability and an analytical mind-set with great problem-solving abilities. • Whilst speaking Arabic will take him/her places here, fluency in English is a must. His/her communication skills are excellent.• High levels of personal and professional integrity.• Very sound judgment and business instinct with a desire to challenge traditional thinking.Minimum Years’ Experience Required• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or similar. (MBA or Master’s in public administration considered a plus)• PMP Certificate (prince2 practitioner might also be considered)• 4-8 years of relevant experience with a renowned management-consulting firm.• Experience in Government Sector. Especially on Vision realization offices

    Expertpath Company is a Saudi management, business and technology consulting firm established in 2006 with over three decades of extensive experiences and exceptional track record of its founders.

    Expertpath’s services include project and program management consulting services, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Reengineering, Total Quality Management, e-Business Management, Providing Specialized, Customized, Optimized and Comprehensive Solutions.

    Despite its younger age, Expertpath is becoming a highly recognized consulting firm in KSA and in the region.

    Expertpath is best known for its highly experienced, locally based teams and consultants who consistently take customers projects from strategy and business concept through successful implementation and knowledge transfer. More