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    Technology Consulting Solutions Architect | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Requirements: As a consulting solution architect, your responsibilities will include: – Owning the technical architecture design from a platform and infrastructure perspective around specific implementation projects. – Defining implementation delivery plan and milestones.

    – Responding to RFPs from a services perspective. – Developing deep expertise and know-how around constructed technologies and services.

    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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    IFS – IT – Enterprise Asset Senior Associate – 12 Month Fixed | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob 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.Organisations are often paying too much for software licencing and complex agreements exposing themselves to unwarranted risk. As a part of our SAM (software asset management) team, you’ll help PwC implement an efficient and manageable software programme addressing key aspects to improve governance, reduce our cost exposure, and gain greater efficiency and effectiveness in managing software assets.In this role, the successful candidate will:The IT Asset manager will have a proven track record of developing, maintaining and improving policies, standards, processes, systems and measurements that help the enterprise effectively manage and optimise IT Assets. You will be responsible for the execution of end- to-end IT asset lifecycle management. This includes the monitoring, recording and tracking of assets to ensure compliance with vendor contracts, licenses, entitlements and policies. Working with the regional IT Operational teams, you will oversee the daily and long- term strategic management of IT Assets (software and hardware) utilized throughout the Middle East region.The ideal candidate is someone with strong customer service orientation, excellent verbal and written communication, IT asset management experience, a team-oriented can-do mentality and able to interact with all levels of the organisation.Requirements- Extensive knowledge of IT Asset Management principles and practices- Excellent organization skills- Experienced with IT Asset audits and documentation- Experience in IT-related financial planning- IT Asset Management tool experience (ServiceNow, Flexera, etc.)- Understanding of major vendor (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, etc.) software and licensing metrics- Stock ManagementDesired Experiences- ServiceNow Asset Management experience- ServiceNow Discovery experience- As an agent for change, you will positively influence the culture of the teams, helping them embrace new technologies and ways of working.

    QualificationsYou have experience in the following areas:Preferred Qualifications- Excellent written and oral English communication skills to successfully engage with customers and colleagues. – This role will require the creation of content such as presentations, project plans and other written deliverables.- Track record of ramping up quickly in an evolving and challenging role.- Well-honed troubleshooting skills at various levels of complexity.- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-moving environment.- Presentation skills; high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences.- High level of comfort communicating effectively across internal and external organisationsEducation- A bachelor’s degree in IT, business management or related field or relevant experience.Language- Fluency in spoken and written English; Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience- 3+ years of experience working in an IT Asset Management role with a high level of accountability.

    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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    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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    Front End Designer / Developer | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Ignite search and Select are looking for experienced programmers with an eye for design for the position of Front End Developer. The Front end Developer will be responsible for ensuring the alignment of web design and user experience requirements, optimising web pages for maximum efficiency, and maintaining brand consistency across all web pages, among other duties.You will be working alongside our Back End Developer to ensure all elements of web creation are consistent. This requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Design is a major part of this role, we want someone who is creative and will work to constantly provide a great experience for customers online.Front End Developer Responsibilities:• Determining the structure and design of web pages.• Ensuring user experience determines design choices.• Developing features to enhance the user experience.• Striking a balance between functional and aesthetic design.• Ensuring web design is optimized for smartphones.• Good clean coding that’s tested regularlySalary:10,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances. Requirements• The ideal candidate must have 5 years of experience• Enjoys a fast-paced startup environment and is someone who will bring ideas to the tableFront End Developer Requirements:• Degree in Computer Science or related field.• Understanding of key design principles.• Proficiency with development – HTML, CSS, JavaScript • Experience with graphic design applications such as Adobe Illustrator/XD & Photoshop• Experience with responsive and adaptive design.• Understanding of SEO principles.• Good problem solving skills.• Excellent verbal communication skills.Key Demographic Requirements – applicants must be:• Based in UAE• Minimum Years of Experience: 5

    • 5+ years within Software Development and particular frameworks • Bachelor Degree or equivalent• Test and use regular coding • Good positive attitude and team play/er • Must have Framework experience • Must be based in Dubai

    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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    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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    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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    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