IT – Software & Web Development

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 working• Competencies:• 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

Employment: Full Time

Job Purpose:- Manage the transformation, planning, designing, building and implementation of the bank’s core application landscape in IT Responsible for directing a staff of application engineers and IT partners in the development, implementation and support of core applications and the bank’s core banking.- This involves planning, analysis, detailed design, developing/coding, testing and implementation of the components.- Ensure committed portfolio of projects are delivered within agreed constraints with quality within the timelines.Principal Accountabilities:Application Development:- Oversee effort to design, build and document core application components- Plan & Direct the development and configuration of core applications from conceptualization through stabilization using various platforms- Provide leadership and vision to the overall application engineer group- Oversee effort in testing, debugging and documenting application- Direct effort to plan all activities associated with implementation and maintenance of the application(s).- Reviews development and recommendation of technical strategies and solutions to management.- Oversee effort to implement application(s) by analyzing the current system environment, using technical tools and utilities, performing complex product customization, and developing implementation and verification procedures to ensure successful installation of systems hardware/software.Solution Design:- Assist in defining and reviewing the technical requirements for the application, including security, integration, performance, quality, and operations requirements.- Design individual technology components of the application development, execution, or operations architecture.- Work with other designers and the technical architects to make sure that the architecture components interact to fulfill the requirements and meet performance goals.- Design and implement quick wins and evaluate whether the results meet performance goals.- Develop application prototype to evaluate solution options.- Confirm the completeness and consistency of the design deliverables. Resolve any inconsistencies discovered.- Inform the technical architect and project manager of any issues that may affect any other project areas.- Participate in quality management reviews to ensure adherence to all quality management plans and standards.- Participate in transitioning the designs to the developers to ensure a clear and complete understanding of the designs.- Develop new solutions or design concepts- Apply strong business understanding and ask the right questions to design ideas that solve a business objective- Stay abreast with current industry trends and technology- Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Technology Officer

Qualifications:- Strong experience in managing application development teams & core banking transformations- Extensive understanding and experience in defining and implementing agile and waterfall methodologies, and their seamless co-existence- Strong programming background at some part of career in atleast 1 of the following: C++, Java- including Database Development, troubleshooting & PL/SQL Scripting.- Extensive understanding in IT Demand Management, IT Investment Portfolio Management, IT Finance and IT Vendor Management- Excellent understanding Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology (processes, and deliverables)- Excellent understanding of Banking Domains (Retail & Corporate, Banking Network, Product Development, Transaction Banking)- Graduation degree or more.Experience:- Minimum 8 years of IT experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture and/or IT strategy, solution delivery and enterprise application development- Minimum 5 years in core banking transformation engagements, preferable from the implementation side- Proven experience of operating as part of broader leadership team and leading and managing teams of technical experts- Proven experience in ITIL, Enterprise Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Business Process and Rules Management, Enterprise Content Management, Enterprise Application Development using Java and .NET, Digital Banking, Enterprise Open Source strategies- Versatile in understanding waterfall and agile development methodologies and its pros, cons and implication in different scenariosSkills:- Strong technical, functional and software engineering capabilities- Excellent written and verbal English communications- Analysis, conceptualization- Leadership and team management- Planning and organization- Problem solving- Excellent Interpersonal relations skills- Stakeholder Management

In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.
By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.
Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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

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

Employment: Full Time

• Programme/Program Manager – Minimum 5 years’ experience of ERP project delivery ideally in the maritime industry; Expert in ERP methodology and tooling; Good stakeholder management skills and experience of managing partners in this type of sub-contract arrangement. Solid knowledge of Enterprise Application software. Successful implementation of several mid-size and large application projects.• Senior Solution Architect –Minimum 5 years’ experience in Maritime solution architecture; Expert in ERP methodology and tooling; Expert in Maritime Best Practice. Experience in Business process mapping

Senior Projects Consultant –Minimum 5 years’ experience in ERP Projects solution leadership; Must have experience of Projects implementation in the Maritime & shipbuilding industry and be familiar with Maritime Best Practice. Experience of articulating and critically evaluating customer-specific business process maps. Knowledge of application quality standards and technology and digitalisation in the industry.• Senior Maintenance Consultant –Minimum 5 years’ experience in Maintenance solution leadership; Must have experience of Maintenance implementation in the Maritime & Shipbuilding industry and be familiar with Maritime Best Practice• Senior Production Consultant –Minimum 5 years’ experience in Production solution leadership; Must have experience of Production implementation in the Maritime industry and be familiar with Maritime Best Practice

We are global talent solutions specialists. Having formed in 1993, Antal has rapidly grown across the globe, penetrating and having a major presence in all key talent markets, including strategically important developing markets such as China, India and Russia, enabling us to become a leading global recruitment specialist in each of our specialised sectors.
Utilising an extensive international network to carry out cross border work allows us to bring a truly unique approach to the recruitment sector. We do this with around 1000 experts from more than 130 offices, spanning over 35 countries globally. We have made successful talent placements in more than 72 countries.
Our experience, sector expertise and market knowledge is coupled with the fact that our consultants are senior ex-industry professionals who lead our market specialisms. This is a major differentiator in making us unique in the talent consultancy and recruitment arena. More

Employment: Full Time

We are looking for an Integration Specialist who will be responsible for developing, maintaining and updating system integrations and components, including but not limited to application to application integrations, services, internal and external API, file transfer, and EDI. The Integration specialist will be fully responsible for participating in requirements analysis and decomposition, design, development, internal testing, and the documentation of same for the application-application integrations. Primary responsibilities will also include troubleshooting existing integrations and providing technical support to the application development team.Responsibilities- Manages/balances his/her own workload to ensure accurate and timely service delivery.- Makes recommendation to the management on ways to improve the efficiency and quality of the service delivery.- Prepares periodic reports to the management with respect to any operational issues encountered and identifies issues that require management actions.- Ensures that his/her clients are invoiced in accordance to the applicable service agreements and on a timely basis.- Developing and maintaining services used in application integrations- Designing integration solutions and documenting the design in accordance with best practices.- Working with development teams to architect, design, build, and implement application integrations- Building reports and/or data extract to support business analysis.- Coordinating directly with business users and business analyst to best understand and analyze business specifications.- Providing technical assistance to troubleshoot and resolve integration errors.- Conducting investigation activity/research and giving technical advice to the adoption or integration of new technologies and their business impact.- Evaluating & recommending new software, utilities, and tools.

Qualifications / Skills Minimum Requirements for Candidates- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering OR related field- Minimum 3 years of proven relevant experience- Experienced in Data models and ORM- Knowledge of Workday Benefit and Payroll preferred- Experienced in system-level authentication (OAuth2, etc.);Expectations for Ideal Candidates- Payroll OR HR System Development OR Implementation- CPARequired Documents- Updated CV: Upload latest Resume

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Employment: Full Time

Responsibilities:- Define and implement a CRM, loyalty and digital communication strategy in alignment with the brand strategy and business objectives.- Lead the implementation and integration of CRM and marketing tools (such as Leanplum, CleverTap, Salesforce, Adjust, GA, Firebase etc.) with app & internal tools (promo, care etc.) to maximize the output of the tools for marketing campaigns & analytics.- Execute campaigns using a range of communication tools to target and interact with our customer base (including e-mail, SMS, push, in-App messaging, digital channels).- AB test & automate marketing journey with personalized & targeted communication, creating profile-based customer segments to maximize the response of the campaigns.- Take ownership of all HTML templates to deliver best practice standards.- Build, optimize, and measure performance of marketing campaigns.

Qualifications & Skills Required:- 4-6 years of relevant experience from any online business out of which at least 3 years should be with a role in managing CRM campaigns.- Excellent English and Arabic language skills are required (verbal & written).- Experience with A/B test tools and techniques (A/B & multivariate testing), Google Analytics, Mobile Attribution platforms like Adjust, Appsflyer etc.- Experience in marketing automations both for CRM tools like Salesforce and paid digital channels like Facebook, Google & Programmatic etc. with personalization product recommendation via product XML Feeds.- Strong editing and copywriting skills.- Knows what content and formats works best on digital.- Familiar with Arabic content (TV, VOD) in MENA region.- Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

MBC Group is the largest satellite TV and radio network in the Middle East based in Dubai Media City. It broadcasts a portfolio of Arabic and Western entertainment channels; as well as managing the Al Arabiya news channel and New Media platforms. The group has expanded significantly in the last several years moving from one TV and radio channel to ten TV, four radio channels and a range of broadcast and news service companies. Additionally the Group operates a number of successful websites and is aggressively expanding its internet and multiplatform operations. More

Employment: Full Time

IntroductionAs an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.Your Role and Responsibilities• Leads Solution aspects of Oracle ERP and related solutions’ implementation specific to:• Design, solution architecture, functional implementation and evaluation of solutions in the Oracle ERP Ecosystem.• Demonstrate expertise in overall Oracle ERP solution and platform.• Lead business / functional discussions with the client and internal teams (design, build, test teams).• Demonstrate expertise in Agile, Scrum and Waterfall methods for Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).• Understand client’s business and offer solutions to address leveraging Oracle ERP platforms / offerings.• Strong hands-on experience in estimation and planning of solution implementation• 4+ years experience in Oracle ERP design and solutioning• Understanding of Oracle ERP architecture, esp. when architecting and designing solutions• Strong technical knowledge and/or expertise with various Oracle ERP modules and their capabilities.• Knowledge of other technologies that complement Oracle is required• Strong analytical and communication skills

Required Technical and Professional Expertise• Leads Solution aspects of Oracle ERP and related solutions’ implementation specific to:• Design, solution architecture, functional implementation and evaluation of solutions in the Oracle ERP Ecosystem.• Demonstrate expertise in overall Oracle ERP solution and platform.• Lead business / functional discussions with the client and internal teams (design, build, test teams).• Demonstrate expertise in Agile, Scrum and Waterfall methods for Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).• Understand client’s business and offer solutions to address leveraging Oracle ERP platforms / offerings.• Strong hands-on experience in estimation and planning of solution implementation• 4+ years experience in Oracle ERP design and solutioning• Understanding of Oracle ERP architecture, esp. when architecting and designing solutions• Strong technical knowledge and/or expertise with various Oracle ERP modules and their capabilities.Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise• Leads Solution aspects of Oracle ERP and related solutions’ implementation specific to:• Design, solution architecture, functional implementation and evaluation of solutions in the Oracle ERP Ecosystem.• Demonstrate expertise in overall Oracle ERP solution and platform.• Lead business / functional discussions with the client and internal teams (design, build, test teams).• Demonstrate expertise in Agile, Scrum and Waterfall methods for Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).• Understand client’s business and offer solutions to address leveraging Oracle ERP platforms / offerings.• Strong hands-on experience in estimation and planning of solution implementation• 4+ years experience in Oracle ERP design and solutioning• Understanding of Oracle ERP architecture, esp. when architecting and designing solutions• Strong technical knowledge and/or expertise with various Oracle ERP modules and their capabilities.About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world’s economy. IBM Services partners with the world’s leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life at IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Being You at IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.
Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.
Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More