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  • Senior Application Support Engineer – KSA National | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    The Senior Application Support Engineer is responsible for installing, maintaining and administering enterprise applications and maintaining the efficiency of software applications running in production.Client DetailsOur client is a well back, leading government organisation that is currently undergoing a period of high growth.Description* Participate in technical systems design and development; project planning and administration activities.* Interface and collaborate with Information Security team to validate and implement recommendations into production environment.* Ensure the security of the applications by implementing industry best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.* Maintain patch management for applications with zero-day vulnerability patching across the enterprise.* Troubleshoot and debug application/software issues raised by end users* Provide Level-2 technical support and resolve the day-to-day environment issues for all applications installed in the production, development, and test environments* Proactively perform analysis, tuning, and optimisation of resource utilisation on a continual basis to avert significant performance impacts or interruptions to application availability* Develop and maintain documentation about current environment setup, standard operating procedures and best practices.Job Offer* Highly competitive salary package on offer for the right candidate

    * KSA nationals can be considered at this stage.* Bachelor Degree in Computer Science preferred or equivalent relevant work experience and/or hardware/software certification(s).* 5+ years of experience in a technical role.* Have evident problem-solving skills; strong technical troubleshooting skills.* Demonstrate proficiency in product documentation.* Web Application and Relational Database (SQL Server, Oracle) Experience (functional understanding of database structure).* Extensive experience in providing application support in a fast-paced environment.* Understanding of J2EE Architecture (JBoss, Apache, Tomcat, etc.) and deployment procedures.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
    Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

  • WordPress Developer | BAC Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    On behalf our esteemed client, we are looking to hire a WordPress developer that loves solving problems to assist with multiple, upcoming projects.This position requires experience building high scale websites by combining programming skills and aesthetics. This role is specifically designed for someone who enjoys working on a variety of projects in a serious, but fun start-up environment.Responsibilities:• Use CMS platforms, such as WordPress, Drupal, Processwire, and others to develop websites for a variety of clients• Formulate an effective, responsive design based on the latest techniques and to meet client’s branding objectives• Ensure high-performance and readability of code• Plan and execute complex projects• Understand the needs of clients in a variety of industries and translate into websites and applications that exceed expectations• Work as a member of the team to design a functional, secure, and responsive site• Collaborate with other team members in order to meet deadlines• Speak directly with clients to collect feedback on milestone deliverables and implement into the design• Understand customer needs, motivations, and behaviors to translate them into website design• Develop and implement a custom design, features, and functionality for clients• Address questions from the client, design team, and management in a timely manner

    Required Skills:• Expert in WordPress, Drupal, Processwire, and other CMS platforms• Experience in WordPress plugins; WPML, Mailchimp, Contact forms.. etc.• Complete understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP• Experience with Photoshop a plus• Ability to manage time efficiently and multitask to meet strict deadlines• Adaptability to change the direction of a project on a moment’s notice• Comfortable working as a team with the ability to clearly convey ideas and solutions to problems and projects• Understanding of latest SEO trends and best practices• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a teamQualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree; or• 3-5 Years of Design Experience• Professional Portfolio• 2-3 recommendationsJob Types:• Full-time

    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

  • Application Developer – SAP ABAP | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    IntroductionAs an Application Developer, you will lead IBM into the future by translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an agile environment. The success of IBM is in your hands as you transform vital business needs into code and drive innovation. Your work will power IBM and its clients globally, collaborating and integrating code into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world’s technology leader. Come to IBM and make a global impact!Your Role and ResponsibilitiesOver the past 100 years, IBMers all over the globe have helped make the world work better and smarter. In this new era of Cognitive Business, IBM is helping to reshape industries by bringing together our expertise in Cloud, Analytics, Security, Mobile, and the Internet of Things: Changing how we create, collaborate, analyze and engage. From transforming healthcare to improving the retail shopping experience – it’s what IBMers do. In Africa, we’ve been changing the way the continent does business for more than 50 years, and as our company continues to grow, we’re looking for talented professionals to join us in this new era.Join us and be part of a diverse and global team of thinkers and doers, and make an impact.• The Developer in this job role have expertise in translating IT requirements in the design, development, and assembly of components to create custom information systems.• Typical examples of the deliverables are functional and technical designs, models, components, code, unit tests, and documentation.• IT Specialists who primarily apply their technical skills in an internal or external customer billable services and implementation environment.• The employee focuses on individual/team objectives and development of professional effectiveness

    Required Technical and Professional ExpertiseSkillsEnvironment:• Professional knowledge related to incumbent’s department or function.Communication/Negotiation:• Engaged as an independent professional.• Ability to articulate and compare alternatives approaches.• Negotiate with specified objectives.Problem Solving:• Recognize problems related to project objectives.• Creativity and judgment applied to professional technical, or operational problems. Independently generates solutions, based on analytical skills & business knowledge.• Challenge the validity of given procedures and processes to enhance and improve or develop complementary adjustments /solutions.Contribution/Leadership:• Works on special projects, or leads small teams, or manages routine technical/ operational activities or departments (national or international).• Understands departmental mission and vision.• Provides advice in technical/operational domain of specialization.• Generally controls own work priorities and methods requiring tradeoffs.About Business UnitWhat 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.Your Life at IBMAbout 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

  • Sr. Security Engineer | Amazon.ae

    Employment: Full Time

    Description:About PayFort, an Amazon Company: We 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 are looking for a seasoned information security engineer. You will work closely with leadership, business partners, and engineering teams to define, develop, and release security recommendations and technical solutions that drive security value, automation, and operational improvements across the business.If you enjoy identifying security issues in system services and applications, and are skilled at analyzing novel threat scenarios, this position will provide you with a unique opportunity to secure the next generation of payments technology.Responsibilities Include:• Evaluating complex business and technical requirements, communicating inherent security risks and solutions to technical and non-technical business owners.• Working with engineering, product management, and compliance teams across Amazon to design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable security solutions in a heterogeneous environment with both “bought” and “built” technologies.• Drive awareness of security guidelines, secure-by-default configurations, and technological implementations.• Identify and drive continuous process improvements across security programs and services.• Conducting security reviews to verify compliance and trigger remediation action when necessary.• Creating and maintaining programmatic access control policies for existing and new services, and features within data path using internal tools.• Driving InfoSec policy definition, updates, and policy violation measures.• Perform end-to-end application security reviews to ensure critical information is appropriately protected.• Identify security vulnerabilities and risks, and develop mitigation plans.• Provide security architecture and design consultations to product teams, to help them build applications that are secure from the start.• Architect, design, implement, support, and evaluate security tools and services.• Develop and interpret security policies and procedures.• Develop and deliver security training across the company.• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security technologies for use inside and outside the security organization.• Produce creative and inventive solutions for large problems.• Be an advocate for customer trust.

    Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, or 7+ years relevant work experience• 7+ years of security engineering experience• 4+ years of experience and involvement with development team(s) that delivered commercial software or services• Experience in security engineering, system and network security, security protocols, cryptography, and application security• Experience with the application of threat modeling or other risk identification techniques• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as C++, Java, or Python.• Proficient oral and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communications to various levels of management including precise and effective customer communications.• Experience in performing and/or participating in technical assessments in direct support of a major compliance effort (e.g. SOC1, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, or ISO 27001, FedRAMP, IRAP).• Skilled in risk management, business risk analysis and making complex business/risk trade-off recommendations and decisions.• CISSP, CISA, CISM and/or other comparable security controls or audit certifications.

    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

  • SAP PO Specialist | Excelsior Group ME

    Employment: Full Time

    We have an opening for SAP PO Specialist with one of our client in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Incase if this interest you kindly forward your updated CV.Responsibilities:• Should be able to independently handle and deliver complex technical PO requirements on the project.• Professional Experience 6-10 yrs. of experience in Providing SAP PO solutions, design end to end interface architecture.• Development hands on experience including Monitoring and Administration of PO interfaces• Understanding on experience on NetWeaver PI/PO configuration and administration• Understanding on SAP functional configurational tasks w.r.t integration• Must have worked on scenarios involving IDOCs, RFCs, Proxies, MQ, Web Services (REST, SOAP) and JMS and JDBC adapters.• Knowledge on handling critical bank related interfaces using swift and File complexities.• Should have knowledge on Java and XSLT and able to handle mapping logic using UDF, XSLT mapping and Java Mapping.• Hands on experience on B2B Scenarios, B2B Adapters and SAP NW BPM scenarios• Experience in interfacing with EDI Trading Partners using B2B add-on Knowledge on EDI Standards EDIFACT, X12 and data transmission protocolsAS2, SFTP.• Exposure on Cloud Integration concepts patterns and integration of S4 On premise with SAP SaaS SuccessFactors and Non-SAP SaaS CLOAD/SFDC applications• Knowledge and Hands on experience on cloud integration scenarios – Experience on SAP CPI/HCI• Good exposure on SLD configuration and settings.• Documentation skills to prepare Technical Design Unit test documents.• Should be able to work independently with functional team members on mapping specification design and documentation.• Experience in Java Development Java Mapping, Java proxy, custom module development• Good communication skills

    Professional Experience:• SAP PO/PI 7.5/7/4, Cloud Platform Integration & APIs Development, XML, JAVA, Rest services, XSLT and Interface design and solutioning experience• Design, Build and configure interfaces to meet business process and application requirements.Educational Qualification: (Optional)• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Engineering Graduation on Computer Science, IT, Telecommunication• Certified professional on SAP PI/PO, NetWeaver Technologies

    Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education and Automotive sectors. Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors.
    Exciting opportunities and market insights will be regularly posted on this page. If you are a talented individual looking for a change, then our highly experienced Consultants are ready to match you with an exciting new career opportunity. More

  • Counseling Specialist I | United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Descriptionالمساهمة في تقديم خدمات الارشاد الطلابي الشخصي ودعم الطلبة داخل السكنات والحرم الجامعي.المشاركة في إعداد وتقديم ورش عمل ارشادية للطلبة وب ا رمج ومحاض ا رت إرشادية من داخل المركز.تنظيم ب ا رمج إرشادية من محاضرين خارجيين.إعداد وتطبيق الخطط الخاصة بمركز الارشاد الطلابي.المشاركة في عقد جلسات إرشاد فردي أو جماعي لمجموعة من الحالات التي حضرت بالرغبة الشخصية أوالتي يتم تحويلها من بعض الإدا ا رت في الجامعة والتي تعاني من مشكلات نفسية، أو أكاديمية أو اجتماعية.تنفيذ ومتابعة الإج ا رءات الإدارية والتي تخص أعمال المركز بالتنسيق مع كافة الجهات المعنية.مساعدة الطلاب في فهم وادارة الصعوبات الاجتماعية والعاطفية والشخصية والأكاديمية.المهام والواجبات التفصيلية المشاركة في إج ا رء المقابلات والاختبا ا رت والمقاييس النفسية.حفظ ملفات الطلاب الإرشادية وفق نظام السرية. التواصل والتشاور مع أخصائيين نفسيين وأطباء نفسيين أو مع متخصصين لبعض الحالات التي تستدعي ذلك.المشاركة في التعليم المهني المستمر الموجهة نحو خدمات عالية الجودة.إعداد تقارير شهرية للرئيس المباشر فيما يتعلق بسير المهام الإرشادية والمخرجات.القيام بأي أعمال أخرى ذات علاقة بطبيعة العمل عند التكليف.Minimum Qualificationدرجة البكالوريوس أو ما يعادلها في الارشاد أو علم النفسPreferred Qualificationخبرة من 3-6 سنواتExpected Skills/Rank/Experienceالخبرة في الإرشاد النفسي والخدمات العلاجية، بما في ذلك التقييمالقدرة على أداء مستقل وإظهار أخلاقيات العمل المهني

    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

  • FIS Application Support Engineer | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    FIS Application Support Engineer – Investran / InvestOneThe role of Application Support specialist is to provide technical support regarding FIS products used within business, including but not limited to, managing the resolution of application and system issues that arise across a business.Client DetailsTop Tier Semi Government EntityDescription* First,second and 3rd level of FIS application/Product support where it includes identifying the issues, analysing it, solving issues.Job Offer* Relocation assistance and competitive salary and bonus scheme

    * 3-8 years of Application/Product Support background with at least 2 years of FIS Product experience.Example of desirable FIS Products include:* Xamin* InvestRan* InvestOne* IntelliMatch* Treasury solution Quantum

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
    Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

  • Infrstructure Security Architect | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    IntroductionThe infrastructure running industries likes transportation, energy, insurance, banking or healthcare is quickly changing as the world’s relationship with technology evolves. Companies have more choices than ever before between on-premise, off-premise, or a hybrid approach. Our Infrastructure Architects are responsible for keeping up with the latest and greatest of these changes and using their expertise to deliver solutions that meet the needs of our customers and products.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Security Architect is the primary technical IT Security focal point having the overview about the contractual agreed Security Services Solution and clarifying potential requests from client or GTS with the corresponding Security Delivery entities, e.g. assessing the IT Security impact of new GTS IT infrastructure projects, being able to define solution improvements for potential or existing data breaches or the coordination of the IBM Resolver Groups and creation and monitoring of changes to the Security solution.The Security Architect has the overview about the contractual agreed Security Services Solution and clarifies potential requests from client or GTS with the corresponding Security Delivery entities, e.g. by assessing the IT Security impact of new GTS IT infrastructure projects, defining solution improvements for potential or existing data breaches and creation and monitoring of changes to the Security solution. Furthermore, the Security Architect will be responsible to collect and evaluate new Security requirements from the IBM Operations team or MATCH customer during the Steady State. He closely interacts and cooperates with the GTS Account Chief Architect.Required Technical and Professional Expertise- Experience in IT Outsourcing / IT Operations- Experience in IT Security, Information Security Management or Risk and Compliance- Experience within a technology and risk and compliance environment required, specific security experience, too- Establish strong client relationships to drive success of the project and additional business- Experienced working across diverse teams to solve unstructured problems and facilitate solutions- Fluent English spoken and written

    Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise- Experience in Mainframe operations- Extensive track record in delivering large-scale, complex and multi-year security transformation programs / projects- Working with global and local teams, help organize project approaches and teams for client deliveryAbout Business UnitAt Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network. It’s a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, “What else is possible?” GTS is the place for you!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