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  • Deskside Support Engineer | Halian

    Employment: Contract

    Halian is an IT services company providing integrated Managed Services, Resourcing, & Professional Services for corporate enterprises across the UK, Europe and the Emerging Markets of the Middle East & Africa. Established in 1996 and now employing over 450 staff, our company vision is “To unite the best people expertise and information technology and to deliver valued services for our customers”.We are looking for an experience Deskside Support Engineer, the role is 6 months extendable contract to be based in Riyadh, KSA.

    Must have 3-5 years of relevant experience.Should be responsible for resolving problems and performing IMACs within Service Level Agreement objectives (SLA), and completing all related administrative duties.Major Responsibilities include: Resolve client hardware/software PC problem tickets. A technical knowledge of the supported platform is required as well as a working knowledge of the hardware.Capable to do Asset management end to end.Candidates must be currently based in KSA with Transferable Iqama and preferably available to join immediately.

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.
    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.
    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.
    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More

  • Backend Developer – NodeJS | Avrioc Technologies

    Employment: Full Time

    What You’ll Do• Work in a fast pace and learning oriented environment we love stretching the boundaries of technology.• You are a guru in NodeJS related framework like Express, Nest etc.• Work with a team of engineers to deliver high quality products which will scale to millions of users.What You Need To Succeed• BS or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Sciences or relevant discipline.• At least 5 years of experience in delivering high quality backend applications including consuming and building enterprise grade APIs.• Must be comfortable with applying SOLID principles / Design patterns while coding.• Must be comfortable with writing testcases for the code.• Must have experience with at least one of the messaging queues Rabbit MQ / Kafka.• Must have experience with optimal usage of key/value based cache stores.• Must have Experience working with applications using Websockets with high load of user base.• Should have an understanding on how to scale Websocket connections beyond socket.io.• Good understanding of microservices architecture.• Hands on experience of databases like MySQL, SQL, Cassandra, Mongo or Postgresql.• Solid understanding of developing apps for the cloud, basic knowledge of deploying in cloud AWS preferably (EC2, RDS, S3, SNS, Cloudfront et al.)• Version Control/ CI: Git, SVN, Jenkins, Circle CI.• Familiarity with Elastic Search or SOLR is highly desirable.• Understanding of MQTT / Twilio / Google Maps API is a big plus.• Understanding of the ELK stack for Dashboards is a big plus.• Familiarity with using docker.

    Required Qualification• Bachelor/Masters in Computer Science.Required Experience• 7+ years of relevant experience• Work in a fast pace and learning oriented environment we love stretching the boundaries of technology.• You are a guru in NodeJS related framework like Express, Nest etc.• Work with a team of engineers to deliver high quality products which will scale to millions of users.

    Our holy grail, from day one, has been innovation. At AVRIOC, providing excellent services is not just a salesline, but a part of the ethos. We think out-of-the-box, commit to improvise, and provide unmatched solutions. More

  • Backend Developer – Java | Avrioc Technologies

    Employment: Full Time

    What You’ll Do• Work in a fast pace and learning oriented environment we love stretching the boundaries of technology.• You are a guru in JAVA and at least have one solid project as an example.• Work with a team of engineers to deliver high quality products which will scale to millions of users.

    What You Need To Succeed• BS or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Sciences or relevant discipline.• At least 5 years of experience in delivering high quality backend applications including consuming and building enterprise grade APIs.• Should have done one good project in JAVA.• Must be comfortable with applying SOLID principles / Design patterns while coding.• Must be comfortable with writing testcases for the code.• Must have experience with at least one of the messaging queues Rabbit MQ / Kafka.• Must have experience with optimal usage of key/value based cache stores.• Must have Experience working with applications using Websockets with high load of user base.• Should have an understanding on how to scale Websocket connections beyond socket.io.• Good understanding of microservices architecture.• Hands on experience of databases like MySQL, SQL, Cassandra, Mongo or Postgresql.• Solid understanding of developing apps for the cloud, basic knowledge of deploying in cloud AWS preferably (EC2, RDS, S3, SNS, Cloudfront et al.)• Version Control/ CI: Git, SVN, Jenkins, Circle CI.• Familiarity with Elastic Search or SOLR is highly desirable.• Understanding of MQTT / Twilio / Google Maps API is a big plus.• Understanding of the ELK stack for Dashboards is a big plus.• Familiarity with using docker.Required Qualification:• Bachelor/Masters in Computer Science.Required Experience:• 7+ years of relevant experienceWork in a fast pace and learning oriented environment we love stretching the boundaries of technology. You are a guru in JAVA and at least have one solid project as an example. Work with a team of engineers to deliver high quality products which will scale to millions of users.

    Our holy grail, from day one, has been innovation. At AVRIOC, providing excellent services is not just a salesline, but a part of the ethos. We think out-of-the-box, commit to improvise, and provide unmatched solutions. More

  • Software Engineer | Halian

    Employment: Contract

    Halian is an IT services company providing integrated Managed Services, Resourcing, & Professional Services for corporate enterprises across the UK, Europe and the Emerging Markets of the Middle East & Africa. Established in 1996 and now employing over 450 staff, our company vision is “To unite the best people expertise and information technology and to deliver valued services for our customers”.We are looking for an experience Software Engineer, the role is 6 months extendable contract to be based in Dubai, UAE.

    Requirements:• Must have 2-3 years of experience as Software Engineer.• Must have hands-on experience in Logic Apps.• Must have hands-on experience in Azure Cloud.• Candidates must be currently based in UAE and preferably available to join immediately.

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.
    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.
    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.
    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More

  • Systems/DevOps Engineer | Amazon.ae

    Employment: Full Time

    DESCRIPTIONAbout PayFortWe serve the needs of online shoppers in all Arabic speaking and surrounding countries through our trusted, secure payment network that gives everyone the opportunity to shop online safely and easily.We build trust between buyers and online sellers by enabling consumers to transact online using the payment options they prefer with complete security and peace of mind while supporting the most popular payment methods available globally.PAYFORT is part of Souq Group, established in 2013. PAYFORT is regional expert in payment processing technology and solutions across major markets in the GCC & Levant countries, operating in UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan and Qatar.We’re looking for an outstanding Senior Systems Engineer who combines superb technical, research and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. This person must be comfortable working with a team of top-notch developers and collaborating with our research teams. We’re looking for people who innovate and love solving hard problems! You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history!- This position requires a candidate that can operate independently in an ambiguous environment.- The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in multiple engineering disciplines.- He/she will interface closely with a tight-knit team of system engineers across a broad range of technical areas to drive the rigorous development, integration and test of the system. He/she will be required to articulate and derive technical requirements and simplify and build consensus around proposed solutions,- The ideal candidate will have a balance of breadth across engineering disciplines, depth and expertise in select areas, and practical real-life experience with verification of complex systems and implementation of simulation environments.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field- 5+ years experience running and maintaining a 24×7 production environment- 5+ years of experience working with Linux/Unix systems- 5+ years of experience with support procedures and methodologies for production computing environments- 5+ year of experience working with automation tools and building CI/CD platforms- 5+ years with BASH/Python/Ruby or any other scripting languages- Hands-on experience of architecting and building with AWS technologies- Effective verbal and written communication skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience of building high-volume and highly available and scalable distributed systems- Experience with data mining, machine learning or predictive modeling systems- Prior knowledge of payment processing, network security or anti-fraud systems- Demonstrated capability to provide depth and breadth technical leadership to agile team

    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

  • Quality Assurance Lab Specialist | United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Description:The College of Education is looking for a reliable Quality Assurance Lab Specialist to ensure that all external and internal requirements are met in relation to the College quality assurance system.Responsibilities of this position are as follows:• Overseeing the Quality Assurance Lab (QAL) by reviewing the efficiency of quality assessment systems and directing data collection, management, processing, and analysis;• Draft, consolidate, and edit team visit reports for subsequent review and evaluation by the CAEP committee chairs• Review data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system• Ensure the College key assessment data is disaggregated by programs• Document internal audit• Track Results over time and report on these results to the program coordinators/ Department Chairs.• Report minutes for the Accreditation meetings and other meetings related to the College Quality Assurance System.• Help in collecting, aggregating and disseminating key assessment data including completers’ impact data, teaching effectiveness data, and program effectiveness data.• Follow up on data collection with the College Assessment Committee on the CLOs and PLOs data.• Follow up on data collection from other sources (e.g., advisory unit, institutional research office, etc.)• Managing College assessment data by entering, storing, maintaining and verifying the College assessment data.• Assist in the development of the College Quality Assurance Website.• Prepare Quality Assurance System reports in collaboration with the College Assessment and Accreditation Committees.• Serve as a liaison between College Assessment Committee, Accreditation Committee and the Office of Institution Effectiveness (OIE)

    Minimum Qualification:• Bachelors degree preferred• Preferred quality inspection, auditing and/or testing experience• Experience with implementation of corrective action programs• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and other databases• Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QAPreferred Qualification:• Bachelors degree preferred• Preferred quality inspection, auditing and/or testing experience• Experience with implementation of corrective action programs• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and other databases• Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QAExpected Skills/Rank/Experience• Attention to detail• Communication skills – verbal and written (especially in English language)• Data collection, management and analysis• Problem analysis and problem solving• Planning and organizing• Sound judgment• Decision-making skills• Effective interaction with stakeholders• Teamwork

    Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.
    As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.
    UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence. More

  • Digital Front-End Architect – Banking Sector | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    We are currently supporting a thriving bank in Kuwait in building its digital transformation team. The bank is making a digital bank out of scratch and as a part of this initiative, they are currently looking to hire a Digital Front-End Architect who has specialization in digital systems and systems of engagement e.g. omnichannel platforms, mobile app developments, customer journey orchestration, identity, and access management, API, etc.Responsibilities:• Provide enterprise technical architectural perspective and orchestrate architectural issues that emerge during product development• Ensure squad output is in harmony with overall technical direction• Choose the right technology for a given business problem• Translate the vision of the bank to the development team• Analyze the business impact that certain technical choices may have on the bank• Continuously research emerging technologies and proposes changes to the existing architecture• Evaluate project constraints to find alternatives, alleviate risks, and perform process re-engineering if required• Update stakeholders on the status of product development processes and budget

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or any related discipline• 7+ years of experience in application architecture management of mid-sized companies• Specialization in digital systems and systems of engagement e.g. omnichannel platforms, mobile app developments, customer journey orchestration, identity and access management, API, etc.• Experienced with architecture management and governance• Experienced in an agile way of workingCompetencies:• Strong knowledge of banking business processes• Deep knowledge and understanding of key IT trends within financial institutions• Excellent command of English and preferably Arabic as well

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

  • Core Banking Systems Architect | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    One of our banking clients in Kuwait is creating a digital bank from scratch. The goal is to move the legacy systems of the old bank into the new over the course of the next 3 – 5 years. As part of this move, they are currently looking to hire a Core Banking Systems Architect who will be responsible for creating a comprehensive architecture for the bank and providing strategic direction throughout the development process. The successful candidate is also expected to ensure that the new solution fits into the existing enterprise architecture from a technical, business, user, and other perspectives.Responsibilities:• Provide enterprise technical architectural perspective and orchestrate architectural issues that emerge during product development• Ensure squad output is in harmony with overall technical direction• Choose the right technology for a given business problem• Translate the vision of the bank to the development team• Analyze the business impact that certain technical choices may have on the bank• Continuously research emerging technologies and proposes changes to the existing architecture• Evaluate project constraints to find alternatives, alleviate risks, and perform process re-engineering if required• Update stakeholders on the status of product development processes and budget

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or any related discipline• 7+ years of experience in application architecture management of mid-sized companies• Specialization in core systems, legacy systems, and integration e.g. core banking systems, payment systems, card management systems, middleware, etc.• Experienced with architecture management and governance• Experienced in an agile way of workingCompetencies:• Strong knowledge of banking business processes• Deep knowledge and understanding of key IT trends within financial institutions• Excellent command of English and preferably Arabic as well

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More