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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

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    React Native Developer | A Leading IT and Management Consultancy in Saudi Arabia

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for a React Native developer interested in building performant mobile apps on both the iOS and Android platforms. You will be responsible for architecting and building and supporting current applications, as well as coordinating with the teams responsible for other layers of the product infrastructure. Building a product is a highly collaborative effort, and as such, a strong team player with a commitment to perfection is required.Responsibilities- Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs across both mobile platforms.- Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms.- Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native.- Reach out to the open source community to encourage and help implement mission-critical software fixes—React Native moves fast and often breaks things.- Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.- Transition existing React web apps to React Native.

    Skills- Firm grasp of the JavaScript {{and TypeScript or ClojureScript}} language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax- Knowledge of {{functional or object-oriented}} programming- Ability to write well-documented, clean Javascript code- Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts- Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle {{Android Studio, IntelliJ}}- Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage- Experience with automated testing suites, like {{Jest or Mocha}}- Arabic Skills would be an advantage – but not a must

    A leading IT and Management Consultancy in Saudi Arabia. More

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    Enterprise Architect – Infrastructure – Health Care | Black Pearl

    Employment:

    Contract

    Our client who is a leading IT consulting firm based in Abu Dhabi is looking to hire an Enterprise Architect – Infrastructure to work on a project within health care industry. Please note this role is on a 1 year contract basis and will need the candidate to be based in Abu Dhabi.Candidates from outside UAE are welcome to apply as long as they have relevant industry experience and short / no notice period.Responsible for the entire infrastructure of the IT platform being developed and ensuring that the platform meets the needs and objectivesResponsible to align business requirements by providing leadership to subject matter experts to develop solutions involving multiple technologies, platforms, applicationsKEY ACCOUNTABILITIESProvides leadership on technology and domain area to devise a compelling business solutionWorks with internal and external stakeholders, partners and product vendors to formulate the IT architecture as well as service strategiesFormulates the enterprise architecture, information technology roadmap that aligns with the organizational strategic direction, technology context and business needs.Identifies and recommends solutions, products and services to support the business goals and technical requirements.Collaborates with various stakeholders to evaluate multiple scenariosReviews system and application designs to select right technology that provides efficient use of resourcesProvides the plan for integration of multiple systems and technologies and provides oversight during implementationWorks with all stakeholders to foster innovationEnsures that a security focus is implementedEnsures BCMS guidelines and policies are considered in the design and subsequent implementationsResearches on emerging trends and ideasEvaluates new technologies that can be implementedCreates processes to improve business efficiency

    Salary:
    AED
    40,000 to 45,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or computer scienceMaster’s degree preferredITIL and TOGAF or equivalent certifications are neededCertification in the fields of Data Science, Data Engineering, software engineering preferredCertifications in any technology streams are preferredMinimum Experience:A minimum of 10 – 12 years’ experience in IT out of which a minimum of 5 years in EAJob Specific Skills:A very good experience and track record in health sectorWell-versed with technologies and architecture employed in health sectorsSound knowledge of local and global technology marketsProject management abilitiesStrong interpersonal skillsExcellent time management skillsWorking with and staying within a budgetUnderstanding business modelsIT strategic development skillsUnderstanding and performing operational tasksSound knowledge on technology trends and drivers to provide enterprise-wide architecture direction and guidance.To view other vacancies we have, please visit our website – www.blackpearlconsult.comDisclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office at +9712 622 55 03 or drop us a message on our website – www.blackpearlconsult.com.

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider
    that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.

    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.

    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More

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    Claims & Accounting Assistant | KOTRA

    Employment:

    Full Time

    ? Compile claim data and premium closings? Input claim data and premium closin? Check and request outstanding premium closing advice on a regular basis ? Assist accounting manager to manage claim payment and outstanding premium settlement? Organize, categorize, and annotate various documents and document collections as needed ? Manage files, document productions, and exhibits by organizing and tracking files, utilizing spreadsheets and databases ? Other duties designated by Senior Executive Officer

    – Experience in insurance industry preferred- Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks simultaneously- Good Interpersonal Skills- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)- Strong service orientation and an understanding of the importance of developing effective working relationships with others- Good Communication Skills including Active Listening, effectively

    Since its establishment in 1962 as part of the Koreas first 5-year Economic Plan, KOTRA has been dedicated to creating new export markets and increasing Koreas trade value, which reached $1 trillion in 2011. In the late 1990s, the agency helped Korea overcome the Financial Crisis by starting its foreign direct investment promotion division. And in the last half century, KOTRA has played a significant role in supporting Korean companies expanding overseas.

    Today, the world economy is more volatile than ever due to the European financial crisis, China’s hindered economic growth, upcoming elections in 15 countries and security issues in the Middle East. In preparation for a rapidly changing market environment, and using Koreas expansive FTA network, KOTRA is focusing on the globalization of small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs), the backbone of the Korean economy, by providing them with customized support related to global business establishment and export. More

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    Solutions Architect – Big Data (healthcare) 1 year contract | Black Pearl

    Employment:

    Contract

    Our client who is a leading IT consulting firm based in Abu Dhabi is looking to hire an Solutions Architect – Big Data to work on a project within health care industry. Please note this role is on a 1 year contract basis and will need the candidate to be based in Abu Dhabi.Candidates from outside UAE are welcome to apply as long as they have relevant industry experience and short / no notice period.As a Big Data Solution Architect you will be responsible for preparing the vision and solution outline for client engagements on Bigdata projects. Provides functional, technical and architectural leadership in creating and improving the design of Big Data and BI systems.This position works closely with engagement managers and project managers to ensure the successful delivery of engagements for clients. Leads client assessments, preparing current state and future state architectures along with go forward recommendations.Will work with the practice leads and account management team to develop statements of work, implementation plans, resource plans and project estimates.Ideally you will be someone who as well as having a solutions architect background, also has a good grounding and hands on experience in setting up Big Data Platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the team on Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Project Management, Project EstimationDefine, Design and develop services and solutions around large data ingestion, storage and management such as with RDBMS, No SQL DBs, Log Files, and Events.Work with third-party and other internal providers service to support a variety of integrations.Define, Design and run robust data pipelines/batch jobs in a production environmentArchitecting highly scalable, highly concurrent and low latency systemsWorking with product teams on a range of tools and services, improving products to meet user needs.Participating in sprint planning to work with developers and project teams to ensure projects are deployable and monitorable from the outside.As part of the team you may be expected to participate some of the 2nd line in-house support and Out-of-Hours support. ? Proactively advise on best practices.Assist in budgeting process.Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences including senior executives, business, architecture governance bodies and IT delivery Ability to work globally and across cultures.

    Salary:
    AED
    28,000 to 32,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    RequirementsEducational QualificationDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related preferredMinimum 10 years experienceEssential SkillsExperience of big data environments (also advising best practices/new technologies to Analytics team)Proven track record architecting and implementing large scale Data programs end-to-endExpert in designing and implementation of Big Data solutions (Spark, Hadoop ecosystem, Nifi,Kafka, NoSQL databases and Document DBs) and data architecture patterns (data warehouse, data lake, streaming)Expert in full range of data engineering approaches, covering theoretical best practices and the technical applications of these methodsKnowledge of AI ML.Able to understand Cluster administration, troubleshooting issues ? Experience as Solution Architect for large scale Analytics, Insight, Decision Making and Reporting solutions, based on Big Data technologyExperience configuring and managing Linux servers ? In depth knowledge of Hadoop technology ecosystem – HDFS, Nifi, Spark, Hive, Impala, Hbase, Kafka, Flume, Sqoop, Oozie, SPARK, Avro, ParquetExperience debugging a complex multi-server service. ? In depth knowledge and experience in IaaS/PaaS solutions (eg AWS Infrastructure hosting and managed services)Familiarity with network protocols – TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, etc.Understanding continuous integration and delivery.Experience working in an agile environment.Knowledge of the use of version control systems such as git or subversion.To view other vacancies we have, please visit our website – www.blackpearlconsult.comDisclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office at +9712 622 55 03 or drop us a message on our website – www.blackpearlconsult.com.

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider
    that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.

    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.

    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More

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    Tax & Legal Services – Healthcare Facility Planning | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Accounting & Payroll – Healthcare Facility Planning – DohaLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Tax Accounting practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients. You’ll advise clients while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis.Our team provides our clients advice based on their niche and business need.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.You’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Should have minimum working experience of 15 years, in healthcare policies, health performance measures and quality and patient’s safety.- The Senior Specialist, healthcare facility services planning shall be responsible for coordinating health services programs, resource development and research and planning practices in order to implement programs and develop standards; and to perform related work as required.- Under general direction, incumbents are responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary staff efforts, and directing the work of a health division in the use of integrated research and planning, and program and resource development.- The Senior Specialist, healthcare facility services planning represents the Healthcare Facility Planning Unit in planning and evaluation matters before MOPH departments, community, governmental, and professional groups.Nature and Scope of Position:- Develops and implements research and planning activities to maintain an integrated approach to health care development and resource allocation.- Directs studies and analysis of health care efficiency, access, appropriateness, and effectiveness.- Coordinates departmental activities related to health services programs.- Proposes health care policies and monitors implementation of such policies.- Identifies health care financial resources and directs the writing of grant proposals for such resources.- Participates in professional committees directed toward priority health care areas.- May supervise the work of professional and clerical staff.- Provides responsive, high quality service to employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.- Responsible for directing and coordinating all aspects of the service planning of the healthcare facility development process from project business planning through to health service operation.- Responsible for Developing and implementing of the systems, processes and resources required to deliver the service planning aspect of the healthcare facility development program- Determines and updates Qatar the service planning aspects of the healthcare facility existing master plan.- Directing and coordinating all service planning aspects of developing and updating Qatar Health Care Facility Master Plan process from project business planning through to operation.- Develops and implement meeting and reporting structures and cost reporting systems- Coordinates the development and implementation of all necessary information to support the production of the service planning aspects of healthcare facility business cases for new developments.- Works with health care providers on the service planning aspects of the business case, ensuring a range of health service options- Supports the Manager of healthcare facility planning unit with the day-to-day management and coordination of specific healthcare facility projects to the approved scope, time, quality and cost parameters- Prepares monthly progress reports, the coordination and flow of relevant information to stakeholders, the preparation of consultant briefs and the development of a detailed project program- Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned

    Experience Required:- Principles of healthcare systems and program planning- Collection, management, and analysis of health services data- Health, Safety, Welfare major legislation related to these areas- Fiscal management and budgeting including principles and practices of health services cost analyses and cost containment strategies- Principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, employee relations, and training- Purposes, goals, and responsibilities of health, public assistance, protective services, and social services programs as they relate to health services priority areas- Analyze and evaluate a variety of complex health care problems and recommend practical solutionsSkill Requirements:- Leadership, Team Builder, Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Decision Maker, Strategic Perspective, Leverages Resources (Coaches and Develops), Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, Maximizes Team Effectiveness, Supportive of Change- Analyze, develop, and recommend changes in methods, systems, policies, and procedures to the highest levels of management on complex and sensitive issues- Communicate effectively orally and in writing with professional, administrative and legislative representatives- Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy- Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of ad-hoc multidisciplinary planning groups and supervise graduate students- Organize and direct group discussions- Plan, coordinate, and initiate actions and implement decisions and recommendations- Read and comprehend complex material often involving legal, technical, or medical matters- Prepare and present concise, logical oral and written reports- Explain policy, procedures, and recommendations on a wide variety of medical issues- Establish effective working relationships with management, employees, employee representatives and the public representing diverse cultures and backgrounds- Treat employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public with courtesy and respect- Exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of colleagues in a diverse community (essential);- Ability to gain confidence of very senior managers and clinicians (essential);- Knowledge of organizational structures, workflow, and operating procedures (essential);- Excellent presentational skills (essential); Word processing, Outlook, Excel and internet applications (essential)

    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