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    Senior Software Developer | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Ignite Search and Selection have multiple client’s who are looking for experienced Developer’s to join on a Permanent basis to assist in the development of various web based application’s such as .NETCore,Java and C+ .This is a great opportunity for experienced developer’s to join well known client’s and implement their own ideas and have a huge say in future projectsEligibility: What you will be doing:• Design and Development of core modules on time, and to required quality.• Ensuring the quality of delivered software through maintenance of unit tests, continuous integration, completion of design and code reviews.• Estimation of development tasks.• Working and mentoring Junior developers

    • 5+ years within Software Development and particular frameworks • Bachelor Degree or equivalent• Test and use regular coding • Good positive attitude and team player • Must have Framework experience • Must be based in DubaiWhat you need:What they are looking for: Essential: • At least 5 years experience of developing enterprise-class web applications using .Net and Java , with design lead responsibility• .Net 4.5 or higher• WCF/Soap/Rest• ASP.net MVC• C+ and C++• ORM (e.g. nHibernate)• Unit test, Mocking frameworks (Rhino Mocks, Moq, etc.), Test Driven Development• Dependency Injection / IOC (StructureMap.)Desirable:• .NET Core• SQL server 2016 development (stored procedures development)• Angular, AngularJS, KnockoutJS• JavaScript unit test frameworks (qunit,mockjax, etc.)• SCRUM• HTML5Please note: We have a number of similar positions currently, and in the future, which we would like to discuss with you should you indicate your interest in this role. When we receive your application for this role, we will contact you to advise you of our process for other similar positions.

    Ignite is a specialist Construction and Property Recruitment Consultancy. We are experts in the Middle East and Asia markets which we service from our offices in the UAE and UK.

    Our consultants operate in a niche market making them experts in their sector. This allows us to offer our clients and candidates expert market knowledge whilst building long term relationships.

    We pride ourselves on recruiting Construction and Property staff of all levels and disciplines. We offer the same high quality service whether you are recruiting or seeking work from Engineer through to Company Director level. More

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    ACS Cloud Service Solution Architect | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Background: Advanced Customer Services (ACS) is a business unit within Oracle’s Customer Service organisation that establishes long-term service relationships with Oracle’s largest customers. ACS Service Solution Architects are focused on supporting ACS’s continued growth in leading edge, large scale and complex services for Oracle Cloud and on-premises engagements, primarily cloud related. Role Profile: ACS Service Solution Architects have a proven track record in successful delivery of IT services for mission critical environments in major organisations. In addition to a specialisation in the area of Cloud, they possess extensive, broad-based expertise across large scale project-based IT design- deploy-migrate-manage type services engagements and also expertise in the area of mission critical production operations and support. They have proven experience in industry standard project management and service management best practices. Each individual Cloud Service Solution Architect has deep expertise in specific services & technology areas, and acts as the subject-matter lead in those areas within the team. This particular opportunity requires an individual with a proven track record of success in architecting and winning complex, ground-breaking managed services based engagements. All ACS Cloud Service Solution Architects have extremely strong customer facing presentation and interaction skills, are capable of engaging at senior management and C-level, articulating service and technology solutions in terms of business value and risk. SCOPE: – Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait. Supporting Sales in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and also in UAE when necessary. – Customer facing – Has no direct reports, but often leads and/or guides the activities of virtual teams to build service solution propositions for customers – Works with multiple customers across all sectors/countries in the ACS region, in collaboration with Oracle ACS and cross line of business (xLoB) Sales teams – Works on services related opportunities across the entire lifecycle of all Oracle Cloud and on-premises products, covering Oracle services requirements across design, deployment, migration, operations/management and support – Works with ACS Sales and xLoB teams to: – Identify, build and win cloud related leading edge/large scale services opportunities – Build and articulate compelling ACS service solutions that address identified customer business needs – Ensure the risks and costs associated with each ACS service proposition are fully understood and addressed – Provide subject matter expert input into contract drafting and negotiation – Assist ACS in achievement of its growth targets – Works xLoB in individual opportunities and specific initiatives RESPONSBILITIES: – To identify, foster and define Oracle ACS services solutions for specific customer opportunities and assist in the sale alongside the sales representative and broader ACS team – Work with the customer, ACS management and the xLoB account sales teams to: – Understand the customer’s business and IT strategic requirements and identify ACS opportunities to assist the customer achieve its strategic goals – Assess customer business and technical needs, and define ACS service requirements – Build and lead virtual teams associated with these large scale opportunities – Effectively communicate with customer to CxO level – Build customer confidence and commitment through achieving a trusted advisor relationship – Work proactively to build relationships with other Oracle lines of business and collaborate (internally and externally) to ensure effective service solution development and design – Drive compelling proposals, presentations, and other customer and internal communications and discussions during opportunities – Effectively articulate the details of the service components in a proposed customer solution – Co-ordinate and drive service solution costing & pricing associated with specific opportunities and ensure that service solutions proposed are appropriately shaped to meet the commercial and contracting requirement of Oracle and the customer – Apply consultative selling techniques – Use strong understanding of the services competitive marketplace to anticipate and plan for competitive threats – Transfer knowledge to other groups such as; account teams, delivery and across ACS presales – Produce appropriate and timely opportunity status reporting information

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: This is a senior role. ACS Service Solution Architects typically have at least 15+ years of experience in relevant IT services, across a wide range of technologies and customer sectors. A typical experience profile for this role would include most of the following: – A track record in developing successful propositions for the provision of transformational and operational services for mission critical environments in major organisations. – Extensive, broad-based expertise across large scale project-based IT design/deploy/migrate type services engagements and also in the area of mission critical production operations and support. – They have proven experience in industry standard project delivery and service management best practice. – Significant direct experience in services roles with external IT services providers – Broad understanding of typical enterprise applications, IT infrastructures, public and on-premises cloud, including but not limited to Oracle technologies – Significant customer facing presentation and interaction experience in consulting and trusted advisor roles with C-level executives in relation to IT services articulating service and technology solutions in terms of business value and risk. – Extensive industry knowledge and expertise in cloud adoption and cloud services – Experience in IT project and programme management, including major IT transformation, migration and solution deployment projects – IT service management, including managed services/outsourcing – Construction of TCO analyses and pricing for complex service offers – Sales and complex deal negotiation – Architecting, implementing and delivering complex service solutions for large scale, mission critical IT environments – Consulting and trusted-advisor roles to C-level within major customer organisations in relation to IT services – Proven ability to construct and deliver compelling presentations and propositions to C-level and large audiences – Full capability to engage effectively in English language.

    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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    Consulting – CIPSEUM – Subcontractor | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismOrganisation StrategyManagement LevelSpecialistJob Description & SummaryOur Contingent Worker – Practice support team comprises of temporary employees that support PwC’s engagement teams during high volume periods.

    ResponsibilitiesAs a Specialist, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Proactively support multiple work streams or project teams to execute against an existing project or work plan- Promote, manage and deliver the continuous improvement of activities and service delivery- Display effective organization skills, managing multiple and competing priorities and coaching others to improve these skills- Propose solutions to manage client expectations and managing the delivery of the solution- Display attention to detail in executing and reviewing work products to ensure the highest quality deliverables in the allotted timeframe- Integrate and synthesize information from multiple sources in order to analyze complex data and results, anticipate issues and solve problems.

    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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    Manager – Platforms | Arab Media Group (AMG)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Dubai Holding Entertainment (former Arab Media Group) currently has an exciting career opportunity in Corporate Information technology. We are looking to hire a Manager – Platforms.The Manager – Platforms will be responsible for executing the end to end strategy for DHE’s IT Application Platform services through internal teams, corporate services and our partner ecosystem. The Technologist will lead a number of change initiatives and service transformation towards delivery of end-to-end Application Platform services, cloud migration and enabling digital customer and employee experiences.Role RelationshipInternal: Leadership team & HODsExternal: Business Partners, Contractors, and Service providers.Key Accountabilities (includes, but not limited to the following):Financial:• Prepare and present inputs related to organizational/ departmental/ project budgets to the next reporting line.• Manage and control the actual cost verses budget on periodic basis and provide financial reports/data related to the department/ divisional/ project’s financial performance.Operational:• Support (lead and execute where advised) consolidation of and delivery of group wide centralized IT application platform services• Support (lead and execute where advised) transformation of common IT applications used across the group into a set of Platform Services and drive further adoption of cloud for these services.• Join and contribute to application platform user communities across the group to co-define multi-year roadmaps for each of the application platforms, promote collaboration and knowledge sharing• Ensure that the group is driving automation and lean processes into the delivery of platform services• Ensure reliability and stability of services by establishing, implementing, and automating processes which maintain uptime, introduce new services quickly and with minimal interruptions, and recover services rapidly while minimizing negative customer impact if and when they go down• Proactively measure and monitor systems to prevent technology downtimes and liaise with business verticals to solicit feedback to continuously improve outcomes• Initiate service improvement plans and strategies to improve reliability, add value and decrease costs• Accountable for overall budgets and costs for running and managing IT application platforms under the direct remit.Processes:• Infuse automations to address the gaps in the existing Backoffice and midoffice operations• Develop and implement policies, procedures and processes for the respective applications and ensure reviewing and keeping the existing ones updated as part of the ‘continuous process improvement’.Learning and Development:• Proactively takes initiative in learning new technologies aligned to the strategic business objectives of the organisation.• Ensure that team members are provided learning and career development opportunities preparing them for the next accountable roles • Ensure that productivity and service delivery of the department is improved on continuous basis by keeping team members motivated and retained.

    Job Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; MBA preferred• 10+ years of professional and technical experience, minimum 5 years in Oracle ERP services• Experience in roles of Application Platforms Management or equivalent position in a global environment. • Experience working with Oracle ERP technical and functional support systems, frameworks and technical hands-on experience in Oracle Finance and SCM functions is a MUST.• Oracle Fusion experience is an added advantage. Oracle ERP/IT Project Management certification desired.• Led at least 2 end-to-end Oracle ERP implementation projects in the past 3 years.• Experience leading and driving towards cloud based, automated service delivery and management embedding simplification, agility and employee experience• Experience in supplier management, contracts management and managing services provided by 3rd party suppliers.• Experience in a federated structure with matrixed leadership responsibilities. • Demonstrated experience driving digital service transformation through innovation and the implementation of technology. • Knowledge in emerging technologies, and the ability to apply these in the service of the company’s key business goals. • Experience leading complex, major change initiatives; demonstrated skills in projects and change management. • Possesses a growth mindset; able to constantly upgrade knowledge and stay updated on new technologies

    Arab Media Group (AMG), a member of Dubai Holding, is one of the region’s leading providers of media and family-oriented entertainment, delivering engaging content and creating exceptional experiences. Established in 2005, AMG has been serving a diverse regional audience through its multiple media and entertainment platforms that span across radio broadcasting, event management, and family entertainment. It currently comprises of Arabian Radio Network (ARN), Done Events and Global Village. More

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    Group IT Manager | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with a Privately Owned Investment Group, who operate in the Property Investment and Industrial Sectors in the MENA, U.S, Europe and U.K. regions. The organisation is a group of companies with over 30 years’ experience, mainly operating in the manufacturing, contracting, property and investment segments. The company has a strong foot-hold in the regional market, seeking a strong IT Management professional. This will be a fixed one year position. Your main objectives will be overseeing and managing the IT departments for the six companies which fall within the group, which includes supervising the ERP implementation process, in an effectively and timely manner. You will be expected to understand the current IT infrastructure across the group of companies and find ways to optimize, centralize and streamline to benefit the group. You will also be managing a team of IT staff, to further develop current IT practices and standards, ensuring policies are updated and aligned with the overall business strategy, with an additional focus on securing the groups data, websites network access and backup systems.

    You hold a master’s Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience within the UAE. You will have strong experience of effectively managing and implementing fully-fledged ERP, within a group of companies. You will also have detailed knowledge of IT related topics, including data security, network sharing and access, back-up systems, infrastructure set up and development. It is essential that you can demonstrate your ability to effectively manage a team within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, setting KPI’s to be executed within expected time-frames. Candidates for this role must be based on the ground in the UAE.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Ruby on Rails – Full Stack Developer | A Leading IT and Management Consultancy in Saudi Arabia

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking to hire a Full Stack Developer with a talent Ruby to manage our digital platform. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the server-side logic for the central database, testing performance, troubleshooting, and integrating front-end elements into the application.To ensure success as our senior developer, you should have extensive experience working with various technologies, Ruby and back-end integration techniques. Ultimately, a top-level Ruby on Rails Developer can create clean, functional code that perfectly suits the needs of the company.

    Designing and developing existing new web applications.Maintaining and troubleshooting existing web applications.Writing and maintaining reliable Ruby code.Integrating data storage solutions.Creating back-end components.Identifying and fixing bottlenecks and bugs.Integrating user-facing elements designed by the front-end team.Connecting applications with additional web servers.Maintaining APIs.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.Experience working with Ruby on Rails as well as libraries like Resque and RSpec.Ability to write clean Ruby code.Proficiency with code versioning tools including Git, Github, SVN, and Mercurial.Experience with AngularJS or BackboneJS.Familiarity with MVC, Mocking, RESTful, and ORM.Good understanding of front-end technologies including HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3.Knowledge of server-side templating languages including Slim and Liquid.Familiarity with testing tools.

    A leading IT and Management Consultancy in Saudi Arabia. More

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    Senior Engineer – (L3 Threat Analyst) | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently recruiting a Senior Engineer (L3 Threat Analyst) on a 12 month renewable contract basis here in Dubai. This person will have responsibility for investigating intrusions and all anomalous and mis-use activities on hosts and networks.

    Applications are sought from those with the following experience;• 5 years of experience in network security with a focus on host forensics, network analysis and an experience in intelligence or technical analysis with a focus on cyber threats.• Experience in analysing network traffic and host activities for potential attack vectors and developing mitigation strategies.• Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Information Systems• Ideally OSCP or GCFA certified

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.

    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More

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    Director / Partner – Audit & Assurance for a Professional Services Multinational | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The role as a Director/ Partner in Audit & Assurance, will focus on the management and delivery of FSI client engagements. In this role, he/she will develop high- performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters, and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service. • During his/her tenure as a Director/ Partner in Audit & Assurance, he/she will demonstrate and develop his/her capabilities in the following areas: • Ability to demonstrate thoughtful execution of audit procedures in accordance with the applicable professional auditing standards and internal requirements, in order to fulfill responsibility to stakeholders, investors, capital markets, and other users of the financial statements • Tailor audit procedures based on deep understanding of the entity’s business to respond to risks, including risks due to fraud • Ability to obtain a deep understanding of an entity’s business processes and flows of transactions to identify the relevant audit risks and related controls and perform audit procedures in accordance with relevant auditing standards • Ability to conduct thorough review of working papers to ensure all necessary work has been appropriately documented and that all audit risks are effectively addressed. • Capable of conducting a final review of the audit documentation prior to archiving for compliance with the DTTL standards and relevant local professional standards in order to ensure the required quality standards are met and that the file archive is completed on time • Ability to leverage the Deloitte Audit platform and other approved innovative technology based solutions for use on audit engagements to transform the delivery of the audit engagement • Ability to leverage and apply knowledge of applicable accounting and auditing standards relevant to the entity on audit engagements in order to identify and resolve routine accounting and audit issues and inform entity management on a timely basis of any unresolved complex issues, and where relevant report to those charged with governance • Develop and execute a comprehensive audit project plan to optimize and innovate the timing and delivery of procedures throughout the audit cycle • Mentor and coaches junior staff on an engagement to ensure they are capable of delivering on assigned tasks in accordance with the Deloitte Audit Approach and understands their role as leaders to provide junior staff with development opportunities to enhance their skills and experience • Be responsible for the preparation of audit strategy and business plans, setting budgets and pricing, scheduling audits, selecting staff and assigning workloads, and financial reporting.• Recognize and communicate opportunities to sell “add-on” work to client and contribute to a positive team attitude.• Demonstrate ability to plan and manage engagements and people along with ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines. • Develop and motivate all audit staff and provide them with counseling and career guidance.• Research technical accounting issues and aid in the identification of business development.• Manage client accounts including billing, fee analysis, recovery and new services development. • Work with other managers to help ensure the proper deployment of the audit staff and assist with the career development of team members • Review independence risks associated with potential assurance options. • Put safeguards in place to address threats prior to acceptance and consults with the Ethics Partner where there is doubt about the acceptability of an engagement • Leverage engagement team based learning to challenge how the audit plan will optimize audit execution, including use of project management resources, optimization of interim work, use of new innovation tools and resources including Centers of Excellence/Analytics and integration• Modify the project plan to reflect changes in scope due to issues faced during the audit process with full understanding of the consequential impact on the extended engagement team • Identify areas of the audit where the most significant judgements have been made and challenges whether documentation demonstrates the application of professional skepticism, without over-relying on prior audit knowledge or management’s representations, and fairly reflects the application of the concepts applied in reaching a conclusion

    Qualifications: • To be considered for this position, he/she must demonstrate skills and experience in the following areas: • The ideal candidate will be Egyptian and currently based in the Middle East with a minimum 10+ years of regional experience in auditing, audit management, budget, business plan, business strategy for manager and minimum 8+ years of experience for Senior Manager who wants to relocate to Cairo.• Extensive knowledge of best practice reporting and International financial reporting standards. • Able to ensure that the applicable accounting and auditing standards have been consistently applied and obtains appropriate evidence to support the assessment that the financial statements have been prepared in in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework • Ability to develop one’s own knowledge and the knowledge of others as it relates to Deloitte’s tools and audit methodology and the applicable professional accounting and auditing standards through both formal learning and on-the-job training • Ability to thoroughly review audit documentation for completeness, accuracy and • adequacy while ensuring timely archiving of work papers • Experience in the financial services is a must. • Strong communication, leadership and project management skills. • Well-developed organization and time management skills, ability to take initiatives, meeting tight deadlines, and ability to prioritize between conflicting demand. • Fluent in English and Arabic (reading, speaking, and writing).

    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