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    Software Development Engineer | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Software Development Engineer Employment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 20K AED all-inclusive, depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEAbout the Client: The hiring company is a technology driven engineering group with expertise in different sectors such as aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine industriesJob Role:• Develops software solutions by studying requirements; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; software design, programming and testing for new application; following the software development lifecycle• Provides software enhancement, improvement and troubleshooting of existing system• Delivers results that meet requirements specifications with a high level of quality and customer satisfaction• Involves in MMI application development and system troubleshooting• Works as an integral member of a project team, making important individual contributions• Assists in software testing

    Requirements: • Open to Any nationals • Male/Female, 40 years old and below• Degree in computer Science, IT or related technical field • Strong experience in software development life cycle (SDLC)• Minimum 5 years of hands-on software development experience from requirements specifications, design, implementation, Unit testing and integration test; went through full software development life cycle• Excellent programming skills with Java, Java Scripts, JSF, Restful Web Services, HTML5• Sold background in OOP and knowledge of software design patterns/ best practices and software development process is essential• Strong learning and problem solving skills• Soft skills (time management, communication, organization skills, etc• Fluent and concise English communication, written and oral skills• Experience in large scale software development is a plus• Familiarity with Agile/ Scrum development practices is a plus• Knowledge in reporting tools such as Tableau is a plus

    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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    Database Administrator | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Database AdministratorEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 20K AED all-inclusive, depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEAbout the Client: The hiring company is a technology driven engineering group with expertise in different sectors such as aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine industriesJob Role:• Deliver large scale public transportation related projects• Provide a seamless flow of information considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users. Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialised role • Design and implement database in accordance to end users’ information needs and views • Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a • timely manner • Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data • Minimise database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses • Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users

    Requirements: • 40 y/o and below• BSc Degree in Computer Science, IT or any relevant certification • Minimum 5 years’ experience of proven work experience as a Database Administrator; with previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third party tools is preferred• With hands-on experience with database standards and end user applications • Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity, etc. • Strong experience with database technologies (Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL etc.) • Good understanding of relational and dimensional data modeling • Must be familiar with database design, documentation and coding, and programming languages API • Extensive problem-solving skills, mathematical and statistical knowledge, and ability to think algorithmically • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    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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    Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Developer | Deriv DMCC

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our teamWe are the Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Development team, committed to providing transformative solutions to cryptocurrency challenges, building decentralised applications using blockchain technology, and designing an effective architecture for our cryptocurrency transactions. We aim to create a secure and pleasing crypto-experience for our clients.About usFounded in 1999, Deriv.com (formerly Binary.com) is a pioneer in online trading. We enable our customers to trade on the world’s financial markets. Focused on customer-centric solutions, we aspire to be the world’s leading online trading service provider. A career at Deriv.com offers you the opportunity to make an impact in a fast-growing organisation that’s at the cutting edge of online trading technology.Your roleAs a Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Developer, you will help with the operation of our existing crypto-cashier system and play a key role in our future blockchain-based projects. Your work will directly influence the core architecture that powers our high-traffic binary options trading website.What you’ll do- Design and develop applications and platforms based on blockchain technology.- Improve the security of current blockchain-based projects.- Keep abreast with new developments in the cryptocurrency world.- Devise the architecture and best practices for the adoption of blockchain technology.- Build rapid prototypes and collaborate with different departments on fast-paced projects.- Identify and resolve any possible cryptocurrency-related issues.- Research and evaluate blockchain solutions to identify the ones that can best meet our needs.- Create robust software logic that supports foolproof cryptocurrency transactions.- Work closely with our technical and non-technical teams to develop and integrate blockchain solutions for our business.- Share your expertise on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology with the colleagues who are working on related projects.What we’ll give you- Growth-inducing challenges- Productive work atmosphere- Cooperation, support, and empowerment- Career progression opportunities- Market-based salary- Annual performance bonus- Medical insurance- Housing and transportation allowance- Casual dress code- Work permit for yourselfLocationDubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)About the locationDMCC is the largest free trade zone in the UAE and is home to many businesses and residences. It is a massive community: with over 540 retail outlets, over 300 restaurants, 5 hotels, spas, fitness centres, parks, running tracks, childcare facilities, and educational institutions, you will find almost everything you need here. Along the serene waterfront, there are regular activities such as sporting events, community fairs, farmers markets, and charity fairs.Getting around in the DMCC is made easy with public transportation such as bus services providing 78 round trips daily. Relocate to DMCC and experience modern living in a beautiful and vibrant city.

    What you have- Experience with languages such as Perl, Python, PHP, C/C++, Go, Node.js, Rust, or- Ruby, and a willingness to become highly proficient with Perl- Experience with Solidity and the development of Dapps- Thorough knowledge of Bitcoin and Ethereum and familiarity with other cryptocurrencies- Understanding of cryptography, including asymmetric, symmetric, hash functions, and encryption/signatures- Familiarity with concepts such as blockchain confirmations, multisig, and HD wallets- Knowledge of coloured coins and Ethereum tokens, including ERC20/23/223- Knowledge of hashing algorithms, including SHA and scrypt- Experience with Bitcoin or Geth RPC APIs- Ability to produce high-quality, self-documenting code by using test-driven development (TDD) techniques- Passion for Linux and other open-source platforms

    We’re Deriv.com. We’re all about trading. We’re the geeky upstarts who pioneered an industry. That was 20 years ago. We’re still going strong. More than a million traders from around the globe have trusted us with their money. We work across continents so traders can get trading simply, from anywhere, at any time and every time. Be part of something big. Join us. More

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    IT Support Analyst | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT Support Analyst (Front Arena)The CompanyFor one of our leading clients in the financial services industry, we are currently recruiting a Senior IT Support Analyst to join the IT teamThe Role* You will be responsible for monitoring and supporting their production trading systems. In this role, you will work on handling production issues to driving forward long term projects such as automation initiatives and platform changes.* You will work closely with different teams within the organisation as well as with external vendors.

    The Candidate* Experience in First Information Technology (FIT) trading system and FIS Front Arena will be required* Must have a solid understanding and experience working in the brokerage industry supporting algorithmic trading and institutional desk systems* Knowledge of regulations of DFM, ADX, Nasdaq Dubai, SCA and DFSA* Strong hands-on experience in configuring, troubleshooting, SQL scripting and monitoring Data bases like Oracle 11g+/ SQL Server 2012+ is required* Experience in multiple OS platforms with strong emphasis on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows systems* Strong hands-on experience in Market Data Feed technologies, FIX protocol, Refinitiv AUTEX and Bloomberg EMSX is required* Experience in maintaining integration layer using standard enterprise service bus concept for upstream/downstream systems.* Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.* Highly collaborative team player with the ability to build relationships with multiple teams.* Available to join an on-call rotation and work outside of core business hours or on weekends.Salary and Benefits* Up to 30,000AED

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    Enterprise Data Architect – Greenfield Project | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Enterprise Data Architect – Saudi Arabia – Greenfield ProjectAs a Enterprise Data Architect you will lead the design of a new Energy data architecture. Your role will be to lead the data management policies & procedures and data governance setup enabling the software development teams to deliver quality services, through architecting and building highly available and resilient (big) data platforms.Client DetailsEnterprise Data Architect required within the Utility sector for a Huge Project based In Saudi Arabia being built from Scratch. This is a large brand new greenfield project.DescriptionEnterprise Data Architect – Saudi Arabia – TubukAs a Enterprise Data Architect you will lead the design of a new Energy data architecture. Your role will be to lead the data management policies & procedures and data governance setup enabling the software development teams to deliver quality services, through architecting and building highly available and resilient (big) data platforms.This is a vital position as a The Enterprise Data Architect who will Lead from the front in designing the digital strategy for the energy sector. You will be designing large scale analytics, decision making and reporting solutions, based on big data technology (preferably AWS and/or Azure).This is a Permanent role, Based in Tubuk, Saudi Arabia, Paying Competitively & Housing and Benefits This is a unique role for an Enterprise Data Architect to Lead from the front to:* Determine the strategic data requirements, its principles and data management standards, data management policies and procedures including risk mitigation.* As a Enterprise Data Architect you will be in charge of Determine, design, develop and managing how data will be collected, transmitted, stored, managed, accessed, used and shared within the organisation.* Create the model blueprints to ensure right level of overall data integration* The data architecture and the implementation road-map of the data management capabilitiesYour role will be to promote data integration and ensure solutions meet end-users needs which could be real time, offline and batch processing. This will include Coordinate all data related projects.

    Skills and Experience* 8 -10 Years experience in data architecture* Latest data model & data governance techniques.* Translating business process flows into supporting data models with clear master data & system definitions and corresponding governance structure.* Proven track record in defining & implementing data strategies; data architecture, data design/modelling, data management / governance* Different solution delivery methods (eg prince2, Agile, etc) and tools (eg. dev/ops, CI/CD, etc).Nice to have * Experience as a solution architect designing large scale analytics, decision making and reporting solutions, based on big data technology (preferably AWS and/or Azure).* Understanding of high availability concepts using cloudera, Horton Works, MapR, etc.* Understanding of structured and unstructured data which includes key-value stores, column stores, document stores and graph databases.* AWS & Azure (big) data architecture platforms.* Data applications/platforms such as ElasticSearch* Service-oriented architecture / solution design patterns* Designing batch/stream processing with Spark or Samza* Experience in working with OT data instrumentation & automation (such as Smart meters, PLC,* Knowledge of containerized architectures including Docker and basics of microservices* Scada, etcJob OfferCompetitive salary Health care you and dependentsSchool Fees paid for Housing Provided

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    IT Support Associate – AL Khobar – Saudi Nationals | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    In a business where support in the IT field is crucial to ensure daily operations are not interrupted and professionalism is demonstrated to the highest standard. As the OSS Technology Specialist, you will provide technical support, guidance and consultation associated with products supported and services provided by OSS/IT Services.The opportunityYou will provide meaningful contributions to team efforts to enhance departmental effectiveness; acts creatively to prioritize tasks; interprets information; and applies technical knowledge to satisfy end user and firm objectives. You will also anticipate technology support issues, and create solutions with appropriate consultation.Your key responsibilities•Assisting with the deployment of hardware and software to end users (including the installation, configuration and testing of more complex firm hardware)•Assisting with or coordinating the repair of end user hardware and the reinstallation of software as necessary to resolve incidents•Resolving complex incidents associated with firm standard end user software and hardware, including mobile/hand-held technologies Identify sources and trends of technical incidents to prevent future occurrences.•You will act as a lead to less experienced specialists•Provide after-hours service for escalated issues from the Service Desk or supervisor•Perform asset management activities (procurement, receipt, inventory, tracking, distribution, etc) in accordance with firm policy and IT Service process•Operate as “remote hands” for other IT functions, such as Telecommunications and Hosting•Anticipate technology support issues, and acts creatively to prioritize tasks, interpret information, and apply technical knowledge to facilitate the development and implementation of technical and business solutions to complex end user technology needs and issues•You will work independently on small projects.•Assess the special needs of local area offices and engagements, and respond appropriately•Document and track the status of inquiries, coordinate appropriate responses, and follow up to ensure end user satisfaction•Maintain a thorough understanding of IT Services organization and service offerings in order to identify how best to address end user technology needs and incidents•Understand the Firm’s business and organization sufficiently to anticipate and resolve end user technology issues that affect productivity of Firm personnel•Perform technical induction for new joiners and Trainings for business and internal teamSkills and attributes for success•The ability to be able to identify, assess and advise on technical issues•Networking with team members and other support teams to achieve the best results•Being responsive and accountable for all things

    To qualify you must have• Bachelor’s degree (Technical) – Computer Engineering or Computer Science • 0 – 2 Years’ Experience • The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-energy environment• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational, and project management skills• Excellent customer service attitude• Strong analytical skills are required to address end-user incidents escalated from the service desk or offered by end user on walk-up issues• Under supervision addresses issues affecting users within the supported geography. Ideally, you will also have• Experience working in an end user environment for a professional organization What we look forWe are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: • Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. • Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. • Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    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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    Recruitment Specialist | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    With continued growth, our global client is seeking a Recruitment Specialist within the professional services sector to cover maternity leave until November 2021. Therefore candidates should be immediately available and able to commit fully to the duration of the contract.This role will be responsible for targeting both active and passive candidates through head hunting and direct approaches, job postings, talent mapping and industry research. Networking and internal referrals will also be considered in the search for experienced Consultants to join the management consultancy firm. Therefore, the successful candidate will be a strong relationship builder and possess excellent communication skills. Additional Arabic language skills are considered highly advantageous. Continually ensuring there is a sufficient pipeline of suitable candidates available, the Recruitment Specialist will be the first point of contact for candidates throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applications and CVs will be shortlisted and initially screened by the Recruitment Specialist and you will therefore coordinate with the broader team and internal stakeholders to ensure all those involved are confident of suitability and progress, prior to arranging interviews. All details are updated and monitored on the internal system and regular data analysis and reports will be provided to the senior team. In addition you will also be responsible for bringing new and innovative ideas to the recruitment function to further develop strategies and concepts to ensure a first class service to all involved.

    To be successful in the role of Recruitment Specialist, it is expected that you will be degree educated and possess a minimum of 3 years of talent acquisition experience, with a preference for those within the professional services sector. You will be accustomed to a fast paced and heavily deadline driven environment and therefore, those who are self-motivated, hardworking and pro-active should apply.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Senior SaaS Business Development Advisor | Kershaw Leonard

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Senior SaaS Business Development Advisor in the Learning Technology team will work collaboratively with clients and prospective clients to understand and achieve their End Game for frontline employees. They will work with organisations to create a robust business case to solve real time challenges and grasp opportunities to drive economic growth. They will generate sales in accordance with personal targets through acquisition of profitable new clients and account management of existing clients.Business Development:• Skillfully managing opportunities from qualification to close through large, complex organisations• Navigating decision makers within organizations and building business cases illustrating ROI to drive opportunities• Recognizing and creatively addressing potential “red flags” in the buying processes of large organizations.• Disrupting the “status quo” within organizations and effecting change by demonstrating and getting agreement on a new approach to learning.• Presenting and demonstrating the Solution to potential prospects by traveling to the customer site or via electronic presentation if appropriate.• Working in co-operation with the marketing team to establish and grow your pipeline through target outbound strategies.• Creating proposals and quotations for qualified prospects and leading RFP process for prospects.• Tracking activities in Salesforce and work with management to create a sales growth plan.• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge through ongoing training; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.• Managing the negotiation and contract process.• Gaining excessive understanding of the platform and methodologies and using this information to target sales efforts.• Collaborating on marketing campaigns, such as trade shows, webinars, website visits and referral inquires.• Using the latest sales and marketing tools and modern social media approaches to connecting with strategically determined accounts. Strategic Objectives: • Build and execute an individual sales strategy and present to team each quarter• Actively participate in strategy sessions• Understand the company’s Digital, Learning, Teambuilding and Transforming products and concepts in order to present and propose appropriate solutions to clients in a confident mannerQuarterly Objectives & Rocks:• Consistently achieve quarterly objectives• Lead (or play a leading role) in the execution of a Quarter Rock or Team Priority

    Person Specification:• Must have experience selling On-Demand, SaaS (Software as a Service) solution or subscription based product to a diverse customer base, preferably within the e-learning or related industries• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.• 3+ years of sales experience focused on growing existing business or new business• Large account management or project management experience• Proven track record for closing large and mid-size companies• A natural ability to effectively deliver presentations and communicate over the phone, email or other forums (in-person or online) that demonstrate your positivity, creativity and purpose.• Ability to adapt, overcome objections, and learn complex solutions• Strong time management skills• Demonstrable experience in developing client relationships, prospecting and negotiation skills, with the ability to take an opportunity from lead through to close over a prolonged sales cycle.• Self-motivated, goal oriented, with proven history of meeting or exceeding sales goals.• Consistent and documented track record for achieving monthly/quarterly/annual target metrics• Strong oral and written communication skills area must• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment with revenue deadlines• Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office and Salesforce.com

    Kershaw Leonard is committed to finding First Class people for its World Class Clients. Since our inauguration in September 1999, We have become well-respected specialists for all aspects of Human Resource Consultancy and Recruitment, and bring a standard of professional conduct (through the Recruitment Employment Confederation UK) to the industry here in the Middle East. Our qualified Consultants deliver a unique quality of service that is designed to meet the individual needs of both Candidates and Clients.

    Our specialist recruitment divisions cover permanent, temporary and contract staff, and Executive Search, in the following sectors:

    Senior Executives and Directors; Design; Engineering and Construction; Finance and Banking; Human Resources and Training; IT and Telecoms; Legal; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Media; Office Management; Retail; Sales and Marketing and Secretarial and Business Support. More