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    Back End Developer | Middle East Executive

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently working with a financial trading company based in the UAE who are looking for an experienced Back End Developer to join their team.- An excellent salary is on offer to the right candidate along with flexible working hours.In order to be considered for this role, the candidate must be based in or willing to relocate to the UAE.

    Salary:
    AED
    20,000 to 30,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    For this role, the ideal candidate will have:- 3+ years professional experience as a back end developer- Good communication skills- Experience working with a financial company- A passion for trading/investments

    The Middle East Executive Group has become the first choice for industry professionals wanting to work in the Gulf region.

    We understand exactly how supply chain performance and sales performance impacts the bottom line and top line of product led businesses and we have the experience, network & expertise to match skilled professionals with exciting new roles that suit their experience, passion and drive in this highly strategic industry.

    Our specialist teams internally are;

    Commercial Management & Sales
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Strategic HR
    Strategy
    Engineering

    The industries we focus on are;

    3PL / Freight Forwarding
    Food & FMCG
    Medical & Pharmaceutical
    Ecommerce
    Retail
    Engineering More

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    Instock Manager, OHL | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Amazon KSA retail team, is looking for a highly analytical In-Stock Manager with a passion for driving supply-chain improvements and thought leadership. It is a pivotal role that will contribute to the evolution and success of an important recent country launch. If you’re inspired by a new challenge and the thought of contributing to a new business in a significant way this is the position for you. In this role you will work to improve product availability, creating Earth’s greatest shopping experience – a store featuring more products, brands, and more compelling content than any store, online or off!As In-stock Manager for OHL categories you will be responsible for a high performing function in supply-chain, improving our inbound supply-chain by working with our suppliers and internally in the spaces of forecasting, replenishment, inventory management, and customer availability. You will drive innovation and growth by working across countries to implement best practices from other countries in which Amazon operates and locally will have a close relationship with country leadership.The best candidate will have a broad skill set including strong relationship management and negotiations skills, leadership development, analytical horsepower, excellent business judgment, deep curiosity about how things work, and a passion for helping create a world class shopping experience for Amazon’s customers. You must be willing to challenge the status quo in order to help improve existing workflows and processes to enhance customer experience. You will work with vendors of all sizes and must have sufficient presence and communication skills to represent KSA across departments.Your responsibilities include:- Optimise product availability within budgeted inventory targets through effective end-to-end management of the supply chain.- Work with vendor managers on expanding selection and optimum sourcing recommendations/decisions.- Implement system/ process improvements in working with vendors on order management, vendor operations, and inventory management.- Create, track and report on metrics that improve supply-chain efficiency.- Provide user input to engineering teams across Amazon as they work to continuously improve systems and processes.- Manage large scale catalog selection, be solution-oriented and able to integrate strong and clear data analysis and business rationale into sound decision making.- Manage multiple projects – prioritising, planning and delegating appropriate tasks.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree.- 5 years of experience in operations, retail, consulting and/or finance, with a history of owning/ driving results.- Proven track record of managing and executing large projects from concept to completion, including project management, data gathering and modeling, problem solving, and communicating recommendations.- High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.- Ability to clearly articulate technical and complex topics in written form with precision and avoiding being verbose.- Strong verbal communication skills where statements are high-impact, relevantly pitched for the audience, and frugal on time.- Familiarity conversing with, and the work style of, technical development teams.- Proven analytical skills and highly numerate, including proficiency in Excel and data query/ extraction such as SQL.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Availability-focus, operational buying or supply chain experience at a senior level ideally in an e-commerce, retail, key account management or in a major consultancy firm.- Working in a start-up or an early stage environment where you will be defining best practice for your function.

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Junior Data Management Associate | Azadea Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Monitor processes and data flows in business applications and system interchanges.- Follow up on the daily log reports and identify the failure of transactions.- Provide stores with the needed documentations related to the standard processes.- Provide E-files requested from other functions in ABS.- Archive the required backup of EDP files integrations when needed.

    Qualifications- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or equivalent Technical Degree- 0 years of experience in a similar field- Proficiency in MS Office- Fluency in English- Customer Focus: level 1- Attention to details: level 1- Communication Skills: level 1- Teamwork: level 1- Initiative: level 1- Cultural Awareness: level 1- Self Confidence: level 1

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

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    IT Infrastructure and Services Delivery Manager | RATP Dev

    Employment:

    Full Time

    About the company RATP Dev, in the Middle East and across the world, is committed to developing and optimising public transportation systems. Everywhere, we operate to boost the local economy and quality of life of our passengers. Everywhere, we are driven by excellence, passion and determination in welcoming challenge. RATP Dev Middle East is the regional head office which operates and maintains urban transportation systems in multiple countries, on four continents, carrying more than 1.5 billion annual passengers on its networks. Headquartered in Dubai, RATP Dev Middle East has become a leading, innovative and sustainable mobility player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.In the wider MENA region, RATP Dev Mobility Cairo (RDMC) will soon be in charge of the operations and maintenance of the new Light Railway Transit line and the Cairo Metro Line 3 plus its future extensions therefore we are actively sourcing quality talent for our new and exciting venture in Egypt. About the job JOB PURPOSE: The role is to plan, direct, and coordinate the design, installation, and connectivity of computer systems and network infrastructure to ensure the stable operation of Move & Connect’s IT.RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES Supervision – To organize and manage the IT projects managers internal and external to ensure that the projects activities within a specific area of the IT infrastructure activities is carried out in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.- To prepare and delivery of the business value solutions for customers, including technical writing up and presentation.- To ensure proper budget allocation and tracking spending.- To ensure adherence to needed policies, standards, processes, and procedures as defined.- To ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope and budget.- To responsible to manage the IT services desk / Technician staff with all their daily operations and be able to give guidance when necessary, to complete what is missing in their technical experience.- To manage the technology partnersIT Infrastructure – Oversight of teams responsible for installation, support, repair, and decommissioning of all hardware and network devices across all sites.- Proposing and complying with agreed operational performance goals relating to safety, security, availability, capacity, productivity, efficiency, and cost- Supporting the physical security safeguarding of the people, assets, and customer data in all sites- Contributing to continuous improvement of operational processes, procedures, methods, and tools, including those related to safety, security, and availability incident/event response, management, recovery, and resolution.Services Delivery – Maintain high performing service support functions including and IT Service Desk, Desktop Support and OT Support- Owner of the Incident, Request, Change and Escalation processes, ensuring high levels of performance in these processes, accurate reporting and establishing service improvement activities when required- As owner of the escalation process the Service Delivery Manager will take ownership of major incidents to ensuring coordination of resolving parties, effective communication to stakeholders and post incident review- Monitor, control and support service delivery; ensuring systems, methodologies and procedures are in place and followed- Be accountable for the quality of Service and performance; ensuring future demand from growth and projects is understood and factored into capacity plans for all associated systems- Manage and drive internal and third party service via review meetings covering performance, service improvements, quality and processes- Coordinate with Cyber Security Teams to implement identified controls, policies and procedures.

    ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE- 5 years of progressive experience in managing IT infrastructure teams.- A passion for Service Improvement- Experienced Service Management professional- ITIL Qualified- Experience of managing 3rd parties and 3rd party delivered services- Service Management or Support in a large-scale and diverse environment of incident- management, escalation procedures and related disciplines- Expert knowledge of ITIL disciplines- Excellent customer facing/customer service skills Managing and supporting IT systems, infrastructure, and IT security systems.- Understanding of IT infrastructure including but not limited to Platforms, Storage, Application servers, Web servers, SQL Server, Network Routing, Switching, Security applications.- Selection and deployment of hardware, including but not limited to Firewall, Network Routers and Switches, Virtual Servers, Windows Servers, Cloud and On-PREM hosting- Familiarization with software/Applications including but not limited to ERP, Database, SharePoint, O365, and Maximo.- Managing complex projects involving – Managing Client, Vendors and Stakeholders – Hardware/Software procurement- Staff hiring/Team building. – Subcontractor installations supervision- SLA management- Technical documents writingContract type Permanent

    We operate and maintain urban and intercity transportation systems in 12 countries, on four continents, carrying more than 1.5 billion annual passengers on our networks.

    Our parent company, RATP, is the transportation operator for Paris and the surrounding region. It ensures 12 million trips a day on one of the world’s densest and most multi-modal transportation network.

    As the world’s fifth-largest transportation company, RATP Group runs and maintains tens of thousands of kilometers of subway, bus, tram, and urban or intercity rail lines around the globe.

    Every day we innovate for smarter, more sustainable cities by designing, operating and maintaining networks for the well-being of our passengers. Our key words: passion and determination. More

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    Software Developer | Weatherford

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The role of the Software Developer will be supporting our Key Global Clients and being responsible for the following:• All requirements gathering and analysis.• Working through all phases of the software development life cycle, including research, design, analysis, requirements, implementation, test automation, and maintenance.• Maintaining existing applications.• Working closely with oil and gas core business users (reservoir engineers, drilling engineers, geophysicist etc).• Importing, cleaning, transforming, validating and resolving data quality issues with the purpose making conclusions.• Performing analytics, reporting, developing dashboards and scorecards for various data.• Visualizing and reporting data findings creatively in a variety of formats (charts, graphs, tables etc).

    • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Computer science or Computer Engineering).• Should have experience in technologies (C# windows applications, asp.net WebForms – MVC, JavaScript, Html, CSS, SQL, LINQ).• Should have at least (7) years hands-on technical experience in development.• Must have the ability to problem solve and make recommendations for solutions or work arounds.• Must have the ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment.• Must have a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.• Must have a transferable Kuwait residency permit/visa and preferably be located in Kuwait.• Oil and gas experience is preferable.

    Weatherford is one of the largest multinational oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in over 80 countries and has a network of approximately 700 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities. More

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    IT – Testing & Automation Analyst (Associate) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. You’ll focus on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing both client and internal facing applications within PwC, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for the Firm to drive strategic business growth.Our Automation Engineer and Innovation team helps clearly articulate technology requirements and the business demand for automation and innovation solutions, influence senior stakeholders, and build a strong foundation to grow and scale. You’ll deliver powerful and differentiated automation and innovation solutions enabling the business strategy of the Firm and evolving to accommodate changes as needed.The role is to devise and design business process requirements for all IT-related business, financial, and operations systems critical to core organizational functions.  This includes researching and analyzing data in support of business functions, process knowledge, and systems requirements. The Analyst is also responsible for proactively generating and compiling reports based on his or her findings, complete with recommended improvements to – or new requirements for – business processes and operational procedures. This individualwill apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT system investments and to assist in implementing new computer systems.Responsibilities: – Chart existing business processes in order to define current business activities for the development of procedures and models.- Meet with decision-makers, systems owners, and end-users to define business, financial, and operations requirements and systems goals.- Research, review, and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing processes and develop strategies for enhancing or further leveraging these processes.- Prototype new procedures for the purpose of enhancing business processes, operations, and information process flow.- Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives for improving processes in operating systems across the organization.- Perform cost-benefit and return on investment (ROI) analyses for proposed changes to aid management in making implementation decisions.- Identify and establish the scope and parameters of process analysis in order to define impact, outcome criteria, and measure-taking actionsAcquisition & Deployment- Collaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications, and enhancements to existing applications.- Assist in conducting research on software and hardware products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts.Operational Management- Develop, standardize, and maintain new or improved processes based on findings and analysis.- Communicate process changes, enhancements, and modifications – verbally or through written documentation – to management, peers, staff, and other employees so that issues and solutions are understood.- Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmers.- Liaise with various business groups in the organization to facilitate the implementation of new or improved business processes.- Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new processes, and other post-implementation support.

    Position RequirementsFormal Education & Certification- College diploma or university degree in the field of business administration, computer science, finance, or management information systems.Knowledge & Experience:- Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modelling/mapping, methodology development, and data modelling.- Experience overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products.- Proven experience in the operation and analysis of database hardware, software, and standards, as well as data retrieval methodologies and mainframe applications.- Extensive practical knowledge in importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs, and flowcharts.- Ability to create systematic and manual operations procedures in both technical and user-friendly language.- Ability to apply statistical and other research methods into systems issues and products as required.- Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.Personal Attributes:- Able to exercise independent judgement and take action on it.- Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.- Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.- Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.- Highly self-motivated and directed.- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.- Strong customer service orientation.- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.Work Conditions:- Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.- Sitting for extended periods of time.- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or mouse, and to handle other computer components.- Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.

    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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    Product Owner (Lead) | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Senior Product Owner is responsible for the Digital product set, including e-Commerce websites and mobile applications across multiple business units.Client DetailsA renowned holding group in Kuwait, with operations in retail, consumer electronics, F&B and automotive industries.DescriptionJob responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Setting the overall vision for the project and managing digital teams end-to-end.* Understanding the business requirements and develop the project to align with those needs.* Acting as a middle ground between technical and business teams, to ensure a smooth flow of operations and communication.* Assessing potential technology solutions and vendors.Job Offer* Work with a multinational corporation.* Attractive tax-free income.* Fast-paced and exciting environment.

    * University degree, ideally majoring in technical or business disciplines.* Over 6 years of experience with digital product ownership.* Experience in retail/e-commerce required.* Excellent interpersonal skills

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

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

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

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

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    LS Nav Developer | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Ignite Search and Selection are currently working with one of the leading Retail firms in the UAE. They are looking to recruit an experienced LS Nav Developer for a position based in DubaiResponsibilities for this role will include the following:- Contribute to the technical evolution of our LSNAV ERP,web & mobile tracking solutions: development of new functionalities- Ensure technology choices and software architecture- Participate in the whole development cycle: specifications, development, integration, test, validation.- Measure the feasibility of each development request- Foresee user experience and mobility issues- Diagnose and solve problems, Iron bugs and actively participate in the performance optimization- Input new functionalities to the product roadmap; stay up to date with innovationsProgramming:- Develop applications and implement functionalities in LSNAV- Contribute to technical specifications- Make sure of the compatibility of your development with versions- Develop and handle unit testing; participate in acceptance phases and run non-regression testing- Make sure security, protection of personal data, and data integrity issues are handled at each step of the project

    Must have requirements for this role:- Strong knowledge of the retail landscape and programming- The ability to develop innovative ideas that provide new solutions to all types of workplace challenges- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills- Digital expertise is a big plus- Fluency in English.- Knowledge and/or experience with LSNAV solutions/platforms- Programming, debugging, customization of objects (tables, pages, reports, code unit) using C/AL on C/SIDE- Perform data conversions and configuration packages setup- LS NAV Data Migration- Technical expertise in most of the LSNAV 2018 and above technologies- Background in programming experience MySQL/ CSIDE/ CAL- Well-versed in web services (REST, Soap…)- Attention to quality, deadlines, and delivery- Knowledge of programming and project methodologies (Agile/Scrum

    Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite’s team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

    We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties. More