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  • Software Developer – Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismTechnology StrategyManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummarySoftware Engineers at PwC work on solutions that are built to scale to a large user base across different industries. We are looking for engineers who can deal with challenging problems that require code and can stand up to the scale of our clients’ needs.We are working with different cutting-edge technologies in mobile and web. Our software solutions cater to the needs of thousands of users. We are passionate about solving problems using clean, optimized and reusable code.On mobile and web, we are responsible for the entire software development life cycle, from implementing the UI and writing code, to deployment and maintenance. We make sure that everything we produce meets high standards and will delight our clients.What you’ll do:- Fully understand and analyse the project requirements- Brainstorm and evaluate ideas collaboratively with a team- Understand and implement technology-specific best practices- Create solid and robust code that adheres to high standards and best practices- Take responsibility of your code, including testing and commenting it- Learn, learn and learn some more about new technologies

    Skills:- Full-stack web development, Node.js is a plus.- Strong problem solving skills- Ability to analyse and evaluate different approaches to a solution- Develops quality and robust code with respect to strict deadlines.- Adaptive to changing Business & Technology needs- Can work in a collaborative manner in a complex and dynamic environment, while interfacing with cross-functional teams.- Ability to quickly grasp new technologies

    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

  • Product Manager – Video Technology | MBC Group

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Description:- Familiarity with online video encoding, decoding and playback systems. This includes codecs & packaging (HLS, MPEG-DASH, HEVC, UHD), protocols (HTTP, WebRTC, UDP) encoders (FFMPEG), DRM and more.- Experience in video workflows orchestration starting from content ingestion point to client playback- Familiarity with video analytics and optimization including QoS and video delivery metrics- Familiarity with cloud-based platforms across both AWS and Azure clouds- Deep working knowledge of OTT video management, publishing, syndication and other related video management services- Proficient in agile software development methodology like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.- Expertise managing the end-to-end product lifecycle including ideation, definition, development, acceptance testing, and operations- Ability to build consensus and ensure convergence of disparate work streams into a unified customer experience

    Qualifications:- 7+ years product management experience with large-scale customer-facing technology products- Experience in the video encoding and transcoding market- Proven track record of developing user stories- Demonstrated experience interacting with all levels of management- SAFE and CSPO certifications a plus- BA or MA in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology is preferred

    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

  • Senior Openshift Architect | IBM Middle East

    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 ResponsibilitiesAs 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 ResponsibilitiesThe Global Business Services Cloud Center of Competency is a leader in Cloud solutions. We are seeking a OpenShift Architect to join our team. IBM Application Consultants work directly with our clients on key initiatives. You will have the opportunity to build an in-depth understanding of their business issues and implement organizational strategies that drive adoption of change. We are looking for experts who can build credibility and trust with our clients and provide knowledge that addresses individual and unique business needs.As a part of this multi-cloud team, we are looking for architects with extensive experience of open-source and Red Hat OpenShift technology. Join us to learn new technologies and expand your core base of expertise while help integrating IBM and Open Source technologies through real world engagement. In this role you will lead cloud application implementation using Red Hat OpenShift. You will play a key role in our customers’ evolution in enterprise development and help make our solutions both practical and workable for their businesses. You’ll work to gain an understanding of customer infrastructure and business needs, make recommendations that resolve their issues, and help them make strategic decisions. You’ll then build enterprise applications and capabilities around cloud technologies to streamline development and allow for continuous feature release of applications.We are seeking a candidate who are able to design, architect and develop cloud applications. Lead teams of developers and own proof of concepts. Ability to work with a global team and flexibility will be essential. Knowledge of multiple platforms, cloud services, AI, Blockchain and Dev/SecOps is highly desired.Key Responsibilities:- Provide Subject Matter Expertise in cloud and hybrid-cloud computing with Red Hat OpenShift container platform; thereby becoming a trusted advisor to influential decision makers.- Provide end-to-end technical guidance and expertise on how to effectively use PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service ) to build solutions; creatively applying cloud infrastructure and platform services to help solve business problems; and communicating these approaches to different business audiences cross industries.- Work with clients and IBM teams to identify business problems and provide innovative solutions to them while evangelizing and accelerating the adoption of current and future OpenShift technologies.- Design and implement Red Hat OpenShift solution architecture in discussions with prospective clients, assess architecture needs for projects, work with Development leads and Designers to scope and craft proposals.- Manage problem identification, system architecture definition, software specification and design, implementation, testing, customer training, and deployment of open source solutions.- Work to harvest best practices and document lessons learned as part of continuous improvement of our offerings.- Explore and develop new technical skills, absorbing professional knowledge quickly.- The primary teams that you will work with are IBM GBS Developers & Designers, GBS Application Architects, Customer Product Managers, Subject Matter Experts and infrastructure SMEs.- Work with the development teams to design scalable, robust systems using cloud architecture.- Build automation using industry tools (like Jenkins, Ansible, etc.) to deploy hundreds of different services.- Ensure a high degree of availability across all of our service offerings.- Be proficient in one or more cloud providers, including IBM Cloud, RedHat OpenShift, AWS, Azure, GCP.- Have experience writing applications using Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise:- Previous experience with cloud solutions in OpenShift- A solid background in technical consulting, with demonstrated IT experience in solving enterprise customer problems- Experience in building cloud applications, application development or micro-services and familiarity with Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and PaaS- Previous commercial experience with build/deploy technologies and cloud operations with containers and container management technologies like Kubernetes (preferred) or Docker- Proven technical experience with frameworks like Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, or similar and JavaScript or related languages- Software development background with solid understanding of and experience in open source software, software development life cycle (SDLC), DevOps with Red Hat Ansible, CI/CD and build management and agile software development methodologies and frameworks like software engineering method and theory (SEMAT) and scrumPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise:- Solid project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills- A well-established career within the consultancy space- Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)Knowledge of the following:- Build technologies; Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Bamboo or Cloud Bees- Deployment technologies; Jenkins, GoCD, Automic- Automation and management technologies; Puppet, Chef, or Ansible by Red Hat- Version control technologies; Git (GitHub or GitLab), BitBucket, TFS, or ClearCase- Monitoring (APM) technologies like Splunk, Nagios, AppDynamics, New Relic, or Dynatrace- Other Preferred Experience Includes;- Strong experience with Git or equivalent source code repository- Experience with OpenStack or similar proprietary cloud; IBM Cloud, OpenShift, AWS, Azure, GCP- Experience with CI/CD and their pipelines; experience with Zuul, Jenkins, or Bamboo a plusAbout 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

  • IT Manager | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    • Position Title: IT Manager• Employment Type: Full Time• Salary: up to 12,000 AED all inclusive depending on experience and qualifications• Job Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client:• A 5-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Dubai and has been operating since 2010 providing a premier destination to live, work, play, dine and shop.• Responsible to manage and oversee the IT department• Plan, design and manage IT infrastructure with high-level problem solving and project management• Review and identify emerging industry and IT trends• Communicate and negotiate with vendors regarding software and hardware requirement

    Requirements:• Male/Female, 40 years and below• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or any relevant field• Minimum of 6 years of experience in planning, designing and managing IT infrastructure with high-level problem solving and project management from hospitality or F&B industry• Adept in communicating IT vision and strategy to IT and Business Leaders• Broad experience with emerging industry and IT trends• Must have certifications from Microsoft, Cisco etc.• Must have vendor neutral certifications in IT standards, project management, security and risk management

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

  • Web Logic Administrator | TASC Outsourcing

    Employment: Full Time

    Industry• RetailType• Contract – Existing clientJob Title:• Weblogic AdminClient:• Leading Retail CompanyLocation:• DubaiDuration:• 1 Year Extendable contractLanguages:• EnglishOffered salary:• Attractive Salary + Standard UAE BenefitsNationality:• AnyGender:• AnyEducation:• BE/BTechJob Description:• At least 5 years experienced Oracle Web Logic Administrator with Oracle database experience in Oracle Retail Suite domain (14.x) in AIX, Linux & Windows

    Resource skill setsMust Have:• Experience in Oracle Weblogic versions 10 and above in a Oracle Retail Domain – L3 level experience in troubleshooting• Thorough knowledge in Middleware concepts and L3 level experience in troubleshooting• Experience in implementing and deploying various Oracle Applications like RMS,SIM, RPM, RIB, RWMS, RI, RFI, RSB, CO, ReSADesirable• Experience in Oracle Database Administration that includes Installation, Configuration, backups and Maintenance of Oracle Databases (11g, 12c and 19c) on Unix/Linux and Windows Servers.• Oracle Goldengate, Data Guard and Oracle Streams setup & maintenance• Knowledge of PL/SQL procedures, functions, triggers, collections etc.• Adequate knowledge on RMAN features.

    In a world where technology and processes are constantly changing, there is a need to find talented professionals, who are up to the challenge. TASC Outsourcing is a leading talent management company delivering unmatched high-quality people solutions.
    Our current roster of talent is over 3,500 strong, comprising 70 nationalities in 75 job functions across various sectors. We strongly believe in our values of agility, reliability, quality, respect and collaboration. We dedicate a team of specialists who understand the unique staffing requirements of specific sectors, connecting the right people with the right opportunity and creating value for both employer and employee.
    This is exactly the reason why we have become one of the most preferred talent providers in the UAE for IT, Retail and FMCG, Banking and Finance, as well as Corporate and Back-Office Support. More

  • Solutions Architect (Datacentre & Cloud) | Halian

    Employment: Full Time

    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 Solutions Architect with extensive experience in Datacentre & Cloud to be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

    – Must be an Arabic speaker- Hast to be familiar with Dell & Microsoft Azure (Dell essential, azure preferable)- Strong Pre-Sales record – Relationships with major vendors in UAE- Familiar with Abu Dhabi Market

    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

  • PMO Manager | Halian

    Employment: Full Time

    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 PMO Manager with minimum of 10 years’ experience to be based in Dubai, UAE.

    Determine project scope, requirements, benefits, stakeholders and deliverables that support business goals, in collaboration with senior management/ stakeholders and according to PMO standards.Ensure that key project management deliverables are understood and planned for during initiation and mobilization phases.Excellent communication/soft skills, preferably native speaker.Candidates must me based in UAE and immediately available.

    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

  • IT-Operation And Maintenance Engineer | Sicuro Group

    Employment: Full Time

    Good at automated operation and maintenance, devops is preferred;Proficient in using at least one open source monitoring solution zabbix, ganglia, open-faclon, cacti;Proficient in Linux operating system and performance tuning, Linux commands and other commonly used open source software;Familiar with one of the proxy services of LVS / HAPorxy / Nginx;Familiar with Redis/MongoDB/MySQL database master-slave/cluster deployment/configuration and optimization;Familiar with Nginx, Apache, Keeplive, Tomcat, PHP-FPM services;

    More than 5 years of operation and maintenance work experience on Linux platform;Good at automated operation and maintenance, devops is preferred;Proficient in using at least one open source monitoring solution zabbix, ganglia, open-faclon, cacti;Proficient in Linux operating system and performance tuning, Linux commands and other commonly used open source software;Familiar with one of the proxy services of LVS / HAPorxy / Nginx;Familiar with Redis/MongoDB/MySQL database master-slave/cluster deployment/configuration and optimization;Familiar with Nginx, Apache, Keeplive, Tomcat, PHP-FPM services;Familiar with Http protocol, CDN working principle, origin site deployment/configuration and tuning;Have proficient programming experience in one of Shell/python, and be able to independently complete various complex Shell scripts to realize batch distribution of applications, automatic monitoring, log analysis and other operation and maintenance tasksFamiliar with Nginx/Openresty/Tomcat/Resin/Redis/MongoDB/MySQL and other open source software deployment, configuration, tuning and troubleshooting;Familiar with Shell language, familiar with common commands such as grep, sed, awk, etc.;Familiar with the use of svn and git version control tools;When a failure occurs, the problem can be found in a short period of time, and the ability to troubleshoot independently;Applying Deadline: 20/11/2020

    Founded in 2005, Sicuro is a British-American owned group of companies, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and has offices in USA, UK, Libya, Afghanistan and elsewhere. Sicuro has ongoing operations in excess of 40 countries worldwide. More