IT – Network Administration

Employment:

Full Time

Job Responsibilities / Role:Development:• Requirements capture, analysis and design on the trading and distribution platform• Work with the partner teams to realize flow interaction, and communication interfaces• Testing and QA coordination• Liaison with the global business, support and development teams• Troubleshoot performance and scalability issues• Third line support of the platform during trading hours• Close interaction with the business product manager and other internal business users covering FX tradingJob Opportunities:• Will be able to acquire an excellent knowledge of the FX flow & derivatives business domain• Gain knowledge of FX e-Trading and FX e-Commerce.• Opportunity to work with bright and innovative individuals both on the business and technology side and you can make a difference to the business performance of Citi’s largest institutional clients.• Being part of a dynamic team and contributing towards software development of core components within the next generation trading platform

Basic Qualification:• Bachelor’s degree• Technical Skills Required (Development):• Strong in Core Java• Unix/Linux experience• Relational database concepts and knowledge in SQL• Nice to have: FIX protocol, Socket’s API, Middleware’s such as Tibco EMS, Tibco RV, Solace• Min. 2+ years Web Development experience• Min. 2+ years full-stack development experience• Familiarity with key technology concepts such as MVVM• Multithreaded Programming• Solid understanding of OO principles• Experience working in a finance technology team• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle• Experience with modern software development practices (test-driven development, Agile continuous integration)• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, complexity analysis, data structures, problem solving• Experience refactoring code, evolving architectures, and Unit TestingNon Technical Skills Required:• Excellent communication skills• A team player• An enthusiastic ‘can do’ approach• A positive and pro-active attitude• A history of delivering against agreed objectives• Willingness to learn• Experience with working in large teams• Self-motivated and a desire to progress your career• Flexible and adaptive, team player• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills• Comfortable in presenting suggestions for change and or improving workflow• Ability to pick up new concepts and apply the knowledge.• Understanding of financial conceptsAdditional Information / Preferences: • Knowledge of FX is desirable• Experience of working with large financial software systems• Knowledge of e-Trading or ecommerce applications is desirable

Citi works tirelessly to provide consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial services and products. We strive to create the best outcomes for our clients and customers with financial ingenuity that leads to solutions that are simple, creative and responsible. Citi has been present in the Middle East and North Africa since 1955 and conducts business in 16 countries in MENA of which 12 have in-country presence. It offers full scale corporate and investment banking services in Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Pakistan and maintains a representative office in Iraq. Citi’s institutional capabilities in the region include Treasury & Trade Solutions, Corporate & Investment Banking, Capital Markets Origination, Global Markets and Islamic Banking.

Present in the United Arab Emirates since 1964, when the bank opened its first branch in Dubai, Citi has been known ever since for delivering excellence while consistently bringing world-class banking products and services to the local market. Citibank, the consumer banking arm of Citi, is currently a major player in the UAE’s credit card market and a leading provider of Wealth Management and Consumer Credit services. Citibank’s branch network in the UAE includes and a network of 60 ATMS located at various commercial centers across the UAE. More

Employment:

Full Time

Development:• Requirements capture, analysis and design on the ecommerce platform• Work with the partner teams to realize flow interaction, and communication interfaces• Testing and QA coordination• Liaison with the global business, support and development teams• Troubleshoot performance and scalability issues• Third line support of the platform during trading hours• Close interaction with the business product manager and other internal business users covering FX tradingJob Opportunities:• Will be able to acquire an excellent knowledge of the FX flow & derivatives business domain• Gain knowledge of FX e-Trading and FX e-Commerce.• Opportunity to work with bright and innovative individuals both on the business and technology side and you can make a difference to the business performance of Citi’s largest institutional clients.• Being part of a dynamic team and contributing towards software development of core components within the next generation trading platform

Basic Qualification:• Bachelor’s degreeTechnical Skills Required (Development):• Min. 2+ years Web front end Development experience• Min. 2+ years’ experience in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript across multiple libraries• Single Page Application design (ex. Angular, Knockout, React.js)• Experience in developing Single Page JavaScript• Familiarity with key technology concepts such as MVVM• Nice to have: C# and WPF • Min. 2+ years full-stack development experience• NET 3.5/4.x Application Hosting Platforms• Experience working in a finance technology team• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle• Visual Studio Team Editions• Experience with modern software development practices (test-driven development, Agile continuous integration)• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, complexity analysis, data structures, problem solving• Experience refactoring code, evolving architectures, and Unit TestingNon Technical Skills Required:• Excellent communication skills• A team player• An enthusiastic ‘can do’ approach• A positive and pro-active attitude• A history of delivering against agreed objectives• Willingness to learn• Experience with working in large teams• Self-motivated and a desire to progress your career• Flexible and adaptive, team player• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills• Comfortable in presenting suggestions for change and or improving workflow• Ability to pick up new concepts and apply the knowledge.• Understanding of financial conceptsAdditional Information / Preferences: • Knowledge of FX is desirable• Experience of working with large financial software systems• Knowledge of e-Trading or ecommerce applications is desirable• Excited about modern web development – you have educated opinions about Angular vs React, are familiar with ECMAScript6 and TypeScript, and know that Grunt, Gulp, Bower, Jasmine and Karma aren’t just random words

Citi works tirelessly to provide consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial services and products. We strive to create the best outcomes for our clients and customers with financial ingenuity that leads to solutions that are simple, creative and responsible. Citi has been present in the Middle East and North Africa since 1955 and conducts business in 16 countries in MENA of which 12 have in-country presence. It offers full scale corporate and investment banking services in Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Pakistan and maintains a representative office in Iraq. Citi’s institutional capabilities in the region include Treasury & Trade Solutions, Corporate & Investment Banking, Capital Markets Origination, Global Markets and Islamic Banking.

Present in the United Arab Emirates since 1964, when the bank opened its first branch in Dubai, Citi has been known ever since for delivering excellence while consistently bringing world-class banking products and services to the local market. Citibank, the consumer banking arm of Citi, is currently a major player in the UAE’s credit card market and a leading provider of Wealth Management and Consumer Credit services. Citibank’s branch network in the UAE includes and a network of 60 ATMS located at various commercial centers across the UAE. More

Employment:

Full Time

Role Description:The successful candidate will be responsible for:• Planning and implementation of Test Plans for functional and non functional testing. • Will be actively involved in hands on test case design & development, test case execution, test automation development, reviews of requirements, and other project artifacts.• Quantify and track test coverage.• Help design Automation KPIs, track and report on corresponding metrics.• Making the QA team the quality gate before software products are delivered to our clients.• Assist in the designing and implementation of automation frameworks• Providing training and guidance to existing members of the team and new hires on established test automation process and methodologies.• Identify and highlight ways to continuously optimise the way in which QA function operates to create an efficient, scalable team.• Work with the business and Production Support to capture requirements, investigate issues and trap defects with regression tests

Experience/Background:• Hands on, Senior Testing / QA experience, proven experience of test cycle and release management• Strong technical skills e.g, Java, Ruby or any other programming language to a good level• Strong knowledge of test automation methodologies and experience of implementing test automation best practices.• The candidate must show a clear understanding of the banking environment, a strong interest in financial markets • Experience of working within a global functional QA Test team within the financial sector or for major bank or client.• Experience of working in Agile development teams• Knowledge of BDD / TDD• Experience of developing, extending and excuting test automation frameworks for both functional and non functional tests• The candidate should be technically capable and will be expected to have hands-on involvement in managing a QA/UAT test environment• Business domain knowledge of FX, Rates and Commodity Trading e.g. Pricing, Order Execution, and Trading/Auto hedge risk management will be a significant advantage• Experience with high-volume low-latency highly available IT systems, understanding of their architecture and SLAs• Experience of non functional testing including latency and performance testingPersonal Characteristics:• Effective and confident communicator with a strong passion for testing & quality• Open minded, team player, good at building networks and leveraging resources• Attention to detail• Highly responsible• Active and persistent• Excellent analytical skills• Proactive, and able to work independently• Result-oriented and client-focused• Proactive in problems-solving• The ability to work in a demanding environment• The ability to deliver top focus projectsSkills Required:• ISEB or ISTQB certification preferable• Strong knowledge of test methodologies and experience of implementing best practices• Professional experience with QA tools like HP ALM, requirements management tools, issue tracking tools e.g Jira• Demonstrable knowledge of Java, Ruby, Unix, Unix scripting, SQL, Python (desirable)• Experience with test automation tools. Proven track record in successful automation of the testing for large platforms

Citi works tirelessly to provide consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial services and products. We strive to create the best outcomes for our clients and customers with financial ingenuity that leads to solutions that are simple, creative and responsible. Citi has been present in the Middle East and North Africa since 1955 and conducts business in 16 countries in MENA of which 12 have in-country presence. It offers full scale corporate and investment banking services in Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Pakistan and maintains a representative office in Iraq. Citi’s institutional capabilities in the region include Treasury & Trade Solutions, Corporate & Investment Banking, Capital Markets Origination, Global Markets and Islamic Banking.

Present in the United Arab Emirates since 1964, when the bank opened its first branch in Dubai, Citi has been known ever since for delivering excellence while consistently bringing world-class banking products and services to the local market. Citibank, the consumer banking arm of Citi, is currently a major player in the UAE’s credit card market and a leading provider of Wealth Management and Consumer Credit services. Citibank’s branch network in the UAE includes and a network of 60 ATMS located at various commercial centers across the UAE. More

Employment:

Full Time

Role Description:The successful candidate will be responsible for:• Planning and implementation of Test Plans for functional and non functional testing. • Will be actively involved in hands on test case design & development, test case execution, test automation development, reviews of requirements, and other project artifacts.• Quantify and track test coverage.• Help design Automation KPIs, track and report on corresponding metrics.• Making the QA team the quality gate before software products are delivered to our clients.• Assist in the designing and implementation of automation frameworks• Providing training and guidance to existing members of the team and new hires on established test automation process and methodologies.• Identify and highlight ways to continuously optimise the way in which QA function operates to create an efficient, scalable team.• Work with the business and Production Support to capture requirements, investigate issues and trap defects with regression tests

Experience/Background:• Hands on, Senior Testing / QA experience, proven experience of test cycle and release management• Strong technical skills e.g, Java, Ruby or any other programming language to a good level• Strong knowledge of test automation methodologies and experience of implementing test automation best practices.• The candidate must show a clear understanding of the banking environment, a strong interest in financial markets • Experience of working within a global functional QA Test team within the financial sector or for major bank or client.• Experience of working in Agile development teams• Knowledge of BDD / TDD• Experience of developing, extending and excuting test automation frameworks for both functional and non functional tests• The candidate should be technically capable and will be expected to have hands-on involvement in managing a QA/UAT test environment• Business domain knowledge of FX, Rates and Commodity Trading e.g. Pricing, Order Execution, and Trading/Auto hedge risk management will be a significant advantage• Experience with high-volume low-latency highly available IT systems, understanding of their architecture and SLAs• Experience of non functional testing including latency and performance testingPersonal Characteristics:• Effective and confident communicator with a strong passion for testing & quality• Open minded, team player, good at building networks and leveraging resources• Attention to detail• Highly responsible• Active and persistent• Excellent analytical skills• Proactive, and able to work independently• Result-oriented and client-focused• Proactive in problems-solving• The ability to work in a demanding environment• The ability to deliver top focus projectsSkills Required:• ISEB or ISTQB certification preferable• Strong knowledge of test methodologies and experience of implementing best practices• Professional experience with QA tools like HP ALM, requirements management tools, issue tracking tools e.g Jira• Demonstrable knowledge of Java, Ruby, Unix, Unix scripting, SQL, Python (desirable)• Experience with test automation tools. Proven track record in successful automation of the testing for large platforms

Citi works tirelessly to provide consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial services and products. We strive to create the best outcomes for our clients and customers with financial ingenuity that leads to solutions that are simple, creative and responsible. Citi has been present in the Middle East and North Africa since 1955 and conducts business in 16 countries in MENA of which 12 have in-country presence. It offers full scale corporate and investment banking services in Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Pakistan and maintains a representative office in Iraq. Citi’s institutional capabilities in the region include Treasury & Trade Solutions, Corporate & Investment Banking, Capital Markets Origination, Global Markets and Islamic Banking.

Present in the United Arab Emirates since 1964, when the bank opened its first branch in Dubai, Citi has been known ever since for delivering excellence while consistently bringing world-class banking products and services to the local market. Citibank, the consumer banking arm of Citi, is currently a major player in the UAE’s credit card market and a leading provider of Wealth Management and Consumer Credit services. Citibank’s branch network in the UAE includes and a network of 60 ATMS located at various commercial centers across the UAE. More

Employment:

Full Time

Job Responsibilities / Role:Development:• Requirements capture, analysis and design on the trading and distribution platform• Work with the partner teams to realize flow interaction, and communication interfaces• Testing and QA coordination• Liaison with the global business, support and development teams• Troubleshoot performance and scalability issues• Third line support of the platform during trading hours• Close interaction with the business product manager and other internal business users covering FX tradingJob Opportunities:• Will be able to acquire an excellent knowledge of the FX flow & derivatives business domain• Gain knowledge of FX e-Trading and FX e-Commerce.• Opportunity to work with bright and innovative individuals both on the business and technology side and you can make a difference to the business performance of Citi’s largest institutional clients.• Being part of a dynamic team and contributing towards software development of core components within the next generation trading platform

Basic Qualification:• Bachelor’s degreeTechnical Skills Required (Development):• Strong in Core Java• Unix/Linux experience• Relational database concepts and knowledge in SQL• Nice to have: FIX protocol, Socket’s API, Middleware’s such as Tibco EMS, Tibco RV, Solace• Min. 2+ years Web Development experience• Min. 2+ years full-stack development experience• Familiarity with key technology concepts such as MVVM• Multithreaded Programming• Solid understanding of OO principles• Experience working in a finance technology team• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle• Experience with modern software development practices (test-driven development, Agile continuous integration)• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, complexity analysis, data structures, problem solving• Experience refactoring code, evolving architectures, and Unit TestingNon Technical Skills Required:• Excellent communication skills• A team player• An enthusiastic ‘can do’ approach• A positive and pro-active attitude• A history of delivering against agreed objectives• Willingness to learn• Experience with working in large teams• Self-motivated and a desire to progress your career• Flexible and adaptive, team player• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills• Comfortable in presenting suggestions for change and or improving workflow• Ability to pick up new concepts and apply the knowledge.• Understanding of financial conceptsAdditional Information / Preferences: • Knowledge of FX is desirable• Experience of working with large financial software systems• Knowledge of e-Trading or ecommerce applications is desirable

Citi works tirelessly to provide consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial services and products. We strive to create the best outcomes for our clients and customers with financial ingenuity that leads to solutions that are simple, creative and responsible. Citi has been present in the Middle East and North Africa since 1955 and conducts business in 16 countries in MENA of which 12 have in-country presence. It offers full scale corporate and investment banking services in Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Pakistan and maintains a representative office in Iraq. Citi’s institutional capabilities in the region include Treasury & Trade Solutions, Corporate & Investment Banking, Capital Markets Origination, Global Markets and Islamic Banking.

Present in the United Arab Emirates since 1964, when the bank opened its first branch in Dubai, Citi has been known ever since for delivering excellence while consistently bringing world-class banking products and services to the local market. Citibank, the consumer banking arm of Citi, is currently a major player in the UAE’s credit card market and a leading provider of Wealth Management and Consumer Credit services. Citibank’s branch network in the UAE includes and a network of 60 ATMS located at various commercial centers across the UAE. More

Employment:

Full Time

Working within a team of 5 ERP Coordinators, successful candidates will be well versed in a range of software including Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, OODO or Microsoft Dynamics. A custom built system is in use, and it will be the responsibility of the ERP team to implement and train other employees to utilise the system effectively to gain accurate reports and customer information. Further development of the system will also include solution design, gap analysis, configuration, testing and ongoing support to all users within this large corporate group of companies. Reporting into the Project Manger, the role will determine the scope and overall functions of the EPR, setting accurate timelines, assigning responsibilities, engaging with the ERP outsourced company and internal IT team at all stages in the process. Taking a lead with the implementation project, the ideal candidate will be able to recommend changes and define milestones based on target release dates, seeing the full project through to the finish. Providing timely updates and report mechanisms are also essential in and therefore the most suitable applicant will possess strong communication skills in order to elevate any critical issues with the necessary department and Senior Managers.

Our client is a market leader in company formation services across the region and therefore there is an exceptionally high volume of data management, analysis and cleansing required; hence this new role to assist the already well-established ERP team. In order to be selected for this position you should be degree educated and possess 3-5 years of experience specifically within ERP project and software deployment. You will also bring a broad range of working knowledge from the leading ERP platforms such as Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, OODO or Microsoft Dynamics.

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

Employment:

Full Time

Raffles the Palm Dubai is on the western crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest manmade island and archipelago. This luxurious five-star hotel with 391 spacious rooms, suites and villas is embellished with hand-crafted Italian touches and offset by carefully selected amenities to complete the atmosphere of elegance. Guests can enjoy panoramic views, a private beach, state of the art entertainment and recreational facilities, including specialist boutiques, a VIP movie theatre, signature and private restaurants complemented by exquisite banqueting and conference spaces. The property is set to open in the fourth quarter of 2021. When visiting Raffles, guests will discover the individual personality and story offered by the hotel. At the essence of every Raffles is the delivery of thoughtful, personal and discreet service to well-travelled guests. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, luxury international hotel company with a history dating back to 1887 with the opening of Raffles Hotel, Singapore. The portfolio currently comprises eleven luxurious properties, from secluded resorts to city hotels in key locations around the world. If you are looking for a dynamic environment for growth, please join us as IT Support Specialist To ensure that timely IT support is rendered to all guests and departments, especially in areas with guest contacts. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES – Familiar with all the systems Opera, Micros, Windows 2003 and 2008 Servers, all windows client operating systems. – Experience in managing systems and networks – Provide In-house guest IT related matter troubleshooting and practice a proactive support by maintaining the services at 100% availability – Coordinate and manage projects – Experience in dealing with vendors and users at all level – Oversee the work of the projects and ensure on time completion – Document project progress – Ensure that IT actively contributes to cost saving and revenue generating strategies – Coordinate, introduce, implement, continuously manage and use best practice of Information Technology and telecommunications in order to protect, manage and exploit the use of IT within the business, effectively. – Ensure Information Technology standards and best practices are communicated, implemented and measured. – Support the business in the preparation of contingency plans & co-ordinates the regular testing. – Support all the IT related issues in the company. – Supervise and support the activity of the IT Butlers PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES – Sound Computer knowledge in Opera System, MICROS and MS office applications etc. – Good project management skills – Pleasant personality – Neat appearance – Displays initiative – Customer/people-oriented – Pro-active and requires minimum supervision – Oral and written fluency in English – Team player – Flexible and adaptable to different working locations

QUALIFICATIONS – Diploma in IT EXPERIENCE – Minimum of 2- 3 years relevant experience with at least 1 year in a similar capacity in a Hotel

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels’​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services. More

Employment:

Full Time

As the Linux Infrastructure Operations Manager, you will be working with the IT Operations team in managing and leading the operational delivery of the Linux and Middleware infrastructure segment for the organisation, ensuring business availability.Client DetailsA leading organisation in Dubai going through exciting developments and investing heavily in technology.Description* Ensure the team provide 24 x 7 management of the infrastructure operational and integration services across the group.* Asses and Manage service provider performance within your portfolio. Accountable for managing service provider delivery of operational outcomes commensurate with the requirements of the service.* Meet agreed performance service levels; contribute to the development of SLA’s and OLA’s that support the requirements of the Group and its customers.* Ensure 24X7 infrastructure service availability for Tier1 and Tier2 Applications.* Working in partnership with external providers as needed to deliver operational outcomes; governing performance, costs, risk and relationships to ensure seamless integration with service customers.* Involvement in any risk reviews and audits of the services within your control, and managing subsequent follow up activities through to completion.* Develop team leadership skills and performance including team motivation / engagement, coaching and performance management.Job Offer* In addition to a fantastic leadership opportunity with a top organisation, this role will pay an attractive salary and offer relocation benefits.

* Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related disciplines.* Red Hat Certified Architect or Equivalent certifications is a must have.* Must have over 10 years of overall experience with hands on automation knowledge and experience managing large teams.* In-depth knowledge in Linux internals (Preferable RHEL / Ubuntu).* Excellent hands on experience in configuration management, orchestration and IaC tools (Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform).* Strong understanding of Virtualization Technologies (KVM / Libvirt / oVirt / KubeVirt. OVM).* Strong understanding of Repository and Artifact management Tools (Red Hat Satellite, Spacewalk).* Strong understanding of Container Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift).* Must have worked in the banking industry.

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