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  • Software Development Senior Manager | Oracle

    Employment: Full Time

    Oracle Communications EMEA & JAPAC PoC/Demo ManagerPoC/Demo Manager – Part of CGBU Sales Consulting organization – is expected to lead CGBU’s team responsible for:- Providing in-depth technical support to the Sales organization and our strategic partners in Demo/PoC solution selling to Communication Service Providers, Enterprise customers and Interoperability Partners- Build, install, configure and demonstrate several technologies used by the business unit.- Plan & Design CGBU products PoCs and Trials.- Creation of use cases and hosted Demos.- Build and maintain Lab environments to support Sales Consulting activities- Prepare all documentation related with PoC/DemoResponsibilities of the PoC/Demo Manager:- Coordination/Prioritization of POC/Demos with Sales Team- Interface with Product team, Support and Sales Team- People Development aligned with CGBU Strategy- Develop Hosted Demos which the Sales and Sales Consulting team would deliver to end customers- Creation of policies to use Lab environments- Follow up PoC activities with Sales Consulting Team.- LAB and People Utilization Forecast

    Technical Skills:- Candidate should have 10+ years of experience in Telecom Market.- The candidate must demonstrate strong technical skills.- Understand 4G/5G networks architecture- Knowledge about Telco signaling protocols (like Diameter, SIP, SS7, HTTP/2)- Knowledge of IP networking (LAN/WAN, routing, protocol)- Knowledge of NFV and Cloud environments.- Understand standardization bodies (IETF, 3GPP, TISPAN, GSMA, etc.).- Understanding of IMS/VoLTE architectures- Desirable Knowledge of IP telephony protocols (SIP, Diameter, ENUM, RTP, WebRTC etc.).Desirable:- He/She must have knowledge about containers, micro-services, CI/CD, containers orchestration tools like Kubernetes.- Concepts about Kubernetes, Docker, and Cloud deployment technologies.Personal skills:- Leadership to drive an excellent and highly distributed team- Demonstrate customer service skills, creativity, business analysis, strong communication abilities and must be excellent in maintaining good relationships.- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies should be necessary to be able to talk with arguments in front of the customers.- Commercial awareness and understanding of business environments.- Proactive- Self drivenAdditional comments:- Fluent oral/written English- Ability to travel as needed

    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

  • UI / UX Designer & Developer Maternity Cover – 5 Month | Refinitiv

    Employment: Contract

    Are you passionate about building amazing user experience and using Design Thinking to solve client’s problems?Come join us as a valuable temporary resource for 5 months!Job Summary• You are a talented UI/UX designer & developer with a passion for creating amazing user experiences.• You have an impeccable eye for clean and interesting design.• You possess superior UI/UX skills and are able to translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and then transform them into beautiful, intuitive, and functional user interfaces• Your primary focus will be the design & development of front-end & secondary focus towards working with end users to define the scope, solution and design layouts using Design Thinking• You will periodically lead an agile team to collaboratively design, develop and implement the next generation of Applications• You will be working with clients across Middle East & Africa regionKey Responsibilities• Designing both low and high definition visual designs, and being able to explain all your decisions to senior stakeholders• Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas• Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering• Rapid prototyping skills using standard tools such as Sketch, Invision, Adobe XD, etc.• Understanding, qualifying and framing the problem or opportunity after conducting thorough user research and feedback evaluation• Work with other functions in locking down the scope, implementing architecture, and managing project delivery.• Collaborate closely with other development functions & client’s during each phase of the development cycle to ensure robust and smooth Application delivery.• Ensuring that no user is left behind by ensuring that usability best practices and accessibility guidelines are followed and consistently used throughout portfolio of projects

    What Do You Need To Essentially Have?• MS degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or related field• 4+ years of professional experience, including 2-3 years of user-centric UI/UX experience• Extremely good with design tools (adobe photoshop), dynamic prototyping (InVision, Sketch, Adobe XD etc.) and design collaboration (Sympli.io)• Strong proficiency in developing web applications using HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, and related frameworks such as REACTJS, jQuery, and AngularJS.• Solid 2+ years of experience in leading projects independently• Experience in creating wireframing, storyboards, user flows & process flows• Up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies• Experience in User Experience design and graphic user interface modelling.• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction• Ability to present your designs and sell your solutions to various stakeholders• Ability to think critically, solve problems creatively and effectively• Excellent and creative problem-solving skills• Experience working in an agile development team• Formal training in Design Thinking would be a clear advantageDesired but Not Mandatory Experience• Product management• Define user stories• User research• Usability testing• Degree in design, interaction design, or relatedEducation/Certification• A relevant degree but not mandatory if they have relevant experience.• The ideal candidate will come from a Visual/Interaction/Communication design background with at least 7 years of commercial experience ideally within a financial services industry.

    Refinitiv is one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure, serving over 40,000 institutions in approximately 190 countries. We provide leading data and insights, trading platforms, and open data and technology platforms that connect a thriving global financial markets community – driving performance in trading, investment, wealth management, regulatory compliance, market data management, enterprise risk and fighting financial crime. We are new market pioneers with 167 years of confidence. Breaking new barriers. Enabling more responsible, transparent and connected financial markets. We redefine what data can do. Through an open ecosystem, a high-performance culture, analytics, insights and technology.
    Be the breakthrough, activate your future and shape ours. More

  • Senior Developer | United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

    Employment: Full Time

    Job DescriptionThe Big Data Analytics Center (BiDAC) is established to conduct quality big data research, training, consultation and to provide unified big data platform services within the UAE and internationally.- The main objective of BiDAC is to conduct leading-edge research and services within the emerging domain of big data analytics and disseminate technical know-how that can be applied to improve the performance of public and private enterprises.- BiDAC is currently in need of an experienced programmer/developer.- The ideal candidate is expected to have intensive experience in writing efficient programs and support software solutions related to the big data analytics research and development in the center.- The candidate is expected to decompose highly complex problems into manageable requirements and then develop and implement sensible, reliable and efficient solutions within a dynamic and rapid code development environment without sacrificing quality.- He/ She must be able to make machine learning models published and available for users via dynamic graphical websites and interfaces.

    Minimum Qualification- BSc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a closely related field from a recognized university.Preferred Qualification- Proven experience in developing successful dynamic websites, tools, and software.- Programming experience particularly in Python and R- Familior with Machine learning models deployment- Ability to create SSIS packages for data integration.- Ability to design and develop user-friendly connected iOS apps using xCode and widgets using Dash Code which can be integrated with web services.- Experience in Windows and Web Development experience in a Microsoft environment including but not limited to .NET 4.0/C#/Visual Studio, ASP.NET/MVC, HTML, Scripting and CSS.

    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

  • Senior Dotnet Developer – Dubai | BAC Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    One of our Multinational clients is looking for a Senior Dot Net Developer who will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting dot net applications, as well as deploying and monitoring the applications on cloud infrastructure. Additionally, the senior dot net developer will work with the management and the business to develop technical briefs, specifications, requirement specifications and test plans as required.Job Location: Dubai, UAEIn this role, you will as part of the development team:• Develop, support, maintain, and enhance dotnet (framework and core) applications and technology solutions.• Work closely with the business to determine client needs and help develop requirement specifications.• Ensure development efforts meet or exceed client expectations, meeting requirements of scope, functionality, and time while adhering to defined and agreed upon standards.• Become familiar with all development tools, testing tools, methodologies, and processes.• Encourage collaborative efforts with on-premise and remote team members.• Demonstrate a strong working understanding of the industry best standards in software development and version control.• Ensure the quality and low bug rates of code released into production.• Develop and maintain internal project documentation.• Deploy the solutions developed to the cloud/server infrastructure.• Maintain high availability of the deployed solutions.• Must possess strong technical and business communication skills. Knowledge of Arabic is a plus.• Have an aptitude for continuous improvement.

    Technical skills:• Advanced knowledge of C#• Proven experience of developing ASP.NET 4.5 (or later) and dot net core web applications• Knowledge of enterprise application design and patterns• Thorough understanding of writing secure code• Advanced Entity Framework and Entity Framework Core ORM skills.• Substantial experience developing Web API endpoints for Mobile Applications• Proven front-end development experience using the React framework, preferably using Typescript.• Extensive experience in Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and above, with proven knowledge of stored procedures and advanced query designs.• Experience with continuous integration, deployments, and troubleshooting, preferably on Azure.• Experience of working with Azure functions, Azure cloud storage, virtual machines, and domain management.• Thorough knowledge of the git versioning platform.Experience:• Overall Experience 5 – 7 Years• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with .NET technologies• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of managing application deployment.Education:• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.Kindly note that candidates that are immediately available to join would be given first priority, as this role needs to be filled ASAP.

    BAC Middle East – the longest established professional recruitment consultancy in the UAE. Established in 1979, we have been at the forefront of the region’s recruitment industry for 40 years and were the first firm of our type in the world to achieve ISO9001 certification: a reflection of our constant emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.
    With our well-developed infrastructure and staff strength, we are able to assist you with recruitment needs ranging from junior professionals through to middle and senior management, whatever your industry sector.
    BAC’s proven regional experience and resources can help ensure that you recruit the best available candidates and enjoy the many advantages of a managed recruitment process. More

  • Ecommerce Technical Developer / Manager | BAC Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    On behalf of our client we are looking for Ecommerce Technical Developer / Manager who has the ability to oversee, update and improve an Ecommerce platform.Duties Include:- Manage the e-commence platform that include product listings, managing sellers, handling customer correspondence andlogistics.- Day to day operations that include ordering, invoicing, and inventory control through managing sellers.- Manage the moderate development and design improvement of the platform using Angular and JSON- Develop proactive response and processes with customer support and enquiries.- Enhance the platform and SEO guidelines to create targeted content to improve overall traffic to the site.- Conduct and implement website changes for improving the overall customer experience.- Support in analytics to identify trending products, shops and provide competitive action strategies.- Manage seller and buyers accounts.- Execute social media marketing campaigns.- Online sales, trending products, trending hashtags reports

    You must have previous experience in managing or developing e-commence platforms that include product listings, managing sellers, handling customer correspondence and logistics and good working knowledge of JSON, Angular and SEO.Candidates must also have experience in dealing with customers via phone and email and have a good command of written and spoken English.

    BAC Middle East – the longest established professional recruitment consultancy in the UAE. Established in 1979, we have been at the forefront of the region’s recruitment industry for 40 years and were the first firm of our type in the world to achieve ISO9001 certification: a reflection of our constant emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.
    With our well-developed infrastructure and staff strength, we are able to assist you with recruitment needs ranging from junior professionals through to middle and senior management, whatever your industry sector.
    BAC’s proven regional experience and resources can help ensure that you recruit the best available candidates and enjoy the many advantages of a managed recruitment process. More

  • Senior Dotnet Developer | BAC Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    One of our Multinational clients is looking for a Senior Dot Net Developer who will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting dot net applications, as well as deploying and monitoring the applications on cloud infrastructure. Additionally, the senior dot net developer will work with the management and the business to develop technical briefs, specifications, requirement specifications and test plans as required.Job Location: Dubai, UAEIn this role, you will as part of the development team:• Develop, support, maintain, and enhance dotnet (framework and core) applications and technology solutions.• Work closely with the business to determine client needs and help develop requirement specifications.• Ensure development efforts meet or exceed client expectations, meeting requirements of scope, functionality, and time while adhering to defined and agreed upon standards.• Become familiar with all development tools, testing tools, methodologies, and processes.• Encourage collaborative efforts with on-premise and remote team members.• Demonstrate a strong working understanding of the industry best standards in software development and version control.• Ensure the quality and low bug rates of code released into production.• Develop and maintain internal project documentation.• Deploy the solutions developed to the cloud/server infrastructure.• Maintain high availability of the deployed solutions.• Must possess strong technical and business communication skills. Knowledge of Arabic is a plus.• Have an aptitude for continuous improvement.

    Technical skills:• Advanced knowledge of C#• Proven experience of developing ASP.NET 4.5 (or later) and dot net core web applications• Knowledge of enterprise application design and patterns• Thorough understanding of writing secure code• Advanced Entity Framework and Entity Framework Core ORM skills.• Substantial experience developing Web API endpoints for Mobile Applications• Proven front-end development experience using the React framework, preferably using Typescript.• Extensive experience in Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and above, with proven knowledge of stored procedures and advanced query designs.• Experience with continuous integration, deployments, and troubleshooting, preferably on Azure.• Experience of working with Azure functions, Azure cloud storage, virtual machines, and domain management.• Thorough knowledge of the git versioning platform.Experience:• Overall Experience 5 – 7 Years• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with .NET technologies• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of managing application deployment.Education:• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.Kindly note that candidates that are immediately available to join would be given first priority, as this role needs to be filled ASAP.

    BAC Middle East – the longest established professional recruitment consultancy in the UAE. Established in 1979, we have been at the forefront of the region’s recruitment industry for 40 years and were the first firm of our type in the world to achieve ISO9001 certification: a reflection of our constant emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.
    With our well-developed infrastructure and staff strength, we are able to assist you with recruitment needs ranging from junior professionals through to middle and senior management, whatever your industry sector.
    BAC’s proven regional experience and resources can help ensure that you recruit the best available candidates and enjoy the many advantages of a managed recruitment process. More

  • Senior Front-end Developer | Halian

    Employment: Full Time

    Responsibilities• Develop and maintain single page applications using HTML5, CSS3, Angular and RESTful APIs according to best practices in UI/UX, front-end development and application development• Develop and maintain Angular Libraries shared across many Angular Applications• Test and debug our ever-evolving product line to improve their speed, scalability, and usability across multiple browsers, devices, and web standards• Research and test new web technologies and make recommendations on opportunities to improve our user interface• Communicate effectively with other team members to understand the big picture of the organisation and its goals• Collaborate regularly with designers and developers on the implementation of new features

    Requirements• 6+ years of experience in JavaScript/Frontend development• At least 4 years of experience in Angular 2 and above• Strong experience with various JavaScript standards, libraries, frameworks, compilers, and transpilers including ES6, TypeScript, Web Workers, and latest versions of Angular and Angular CLI• Knowledge and experience in Angular application architectures and design• Experience with RESTful services• Experience with Node.js is a plus• Experience working with Angular Library project types is a plus• Experience with troubleshooting and improving performance• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3• Experience in working with Git, BitBucket and other version control tools• Extensive knowledge in advanced coding techniques and cross-platform development• Ability to write high-quality, self-documenting code using test-driven development techniques• Familiarity with testing and debugging processes• Good analytical skills & experience in software development life cycle• A drive to learn and a corresponding technical level• Good team work & communication skills

    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