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    Customer Solution Architect | Chalhoub Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Who we are We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Customer Solutions Architect to join a leading retail group in the middle east, working as part of the IT Services team. The candidate will work with our solution architects in the team to support the ongoing transformation of the enterprise architecture, including key high-profile projects focused on achieving the Chalhoub Group business priorities.What you’ll be doing The Customer Solution Architect is responsible for the solution design and architecture of project streams. This will include product evaluation(RFP), technology impact assessment, Outline Solution and High-Level Designs, governance of the low-level design and adherence to principles, policies and standards on projects and within product teams. The ideal candidate will work independently with minimal supervision, closely collaborating with other architects, business analysts and project managers in the IT team.This role will interact with delivery teams to validate and construct solutions designs across the enterprise systems and will also participate in delivery projects to perform compliance checks and ensure product quality and alignment with IT processes. The Solution Architect will also proactively incorporate the Peer Review and Enterprise Design Authority boards to ensure solution proposals are compliant with the Group’s overall Enterprise Architecture principles.The candidate must have strong communication skills and be organized in their approach to daily tasks. They should have previous experience in software and hardware implementation projects and a proven track record in documenting architectural designs following industry best practices and tools.What you’ll need to succeed • To undertake high level technical architecture & design activities on projects of work, working alongside our development partners.• Ensure appropriate and timely escalation and resolution of key architecture & design decision conflicts.• Evaluate 3rd party solutions, performing detailed technical assessments (RFP) and advising business on integration and technical fit into existing architecture landscape.• Collaborate with and, where required, instruct 3rd party development partners and resource on low level technical design and delivery of an IT solution.• Partners with business and technology subject-matter experts to elicit and translate business requirements into technology solutions & strategic direction.• Ensure solution design complies with the long-term strategic roadmap for all IT systems architecture.• Partners with other solution architects to provide a consensus based scalable and adaptable architectural solution including peer review of solution architecture deliverables.• Presents and evaluates high level project architecture & artefacts at a technology governance forum to ensure architectural and strategic fit.• Run design authority sessions, in collaboration with other solution architects, evaluating proposed designs against established standards and architecture framework.• Identifies opportunities for innovation & supports the development of the Business Technology Strategy.• Provides input in the development of policies, standards and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation and use of Information Technology as related to Customer domain technologies.• Responsible for Customer domain technology subject matter leadership, providing guidance to implementing technology projects and technical teams on standards-based best practice• Provides enterprise-wide assurance over the integrity and appropriateness of Customer solution designs, using Chalhoub enterprise architecture principles, policies and standards.• Represents the Customer domain in architecture and design forum(s) as a key decision-making stakeholder.• Work with the Project Managers and Business Analysts to develop a high-level project schedule, business requirements and set of architectural artefacts.• Governs and manages changes to the Customer domain architecture landscape, for both existing systems and new initiatives that impact Customer-related business capabilities, including transition and target architecture changes and management of related architectural artefacts (i.e. knowledge management and appropriate application of tooling standards)• Provides assurance and governance over Customer domain implementations at key time-based milestones, ensuring appropriate application of Chalhoub architecture principles, policies, and standards.• Research new Customer technologies to improve and evolve the existing technology stack, providing recommendations to the business and technology teams as appropriate

    What skills and competencies you’ll need to succeed• A minimum of 6 years’ experience is required working in technology related environments as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, Consultant, Developer or equivalent role.• 6+ years’ experience in Customer-specific architecture and solution design• Experience designing, integrating, and managing complex solutions (multi-platform, multi-technology, 3rd parties).• The candidate should possess a strong background in different technologies focusing on consumer and business applications and should know and understand a variety of different technologies, frameworks and coding languages. Ideally the candidate should have a technology related academic background.• It is also crucial to have experience in the application of technology to business processes and to have a good understanding of Retail as an industry.• Experience of Agile and Waterfall software development lifecycles.• Previous experience in software development/coding during their career.• Demonstrated ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.• Demonstrated experience in at least one area of digital technology, such as digital content management, digital marketing, digital commerce or mobile applications.• Has experience implementing cloud solutions – IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.• Experience working on integration technologies and a good understanding of API design patterns and frameworks, micro services, API gateways, API security etc.• Detailed experience and successful track record in establishing CRM capabilities, defining and driving the adoption of CRM architectures e.g. Salesforce Service, Marketing, Campaign Management, Service Management, Commerce.• Deep domain knowledge of CRM and cloud systems/platforms & implementations, and hands-on experience working on related technologies.• Possess an exceptionally strong technical and functional experience in CRM, Marketing, Voice of Customer, Contact Centre, Loyalty, Self-Service and Omnichannel solutions.• Knowledge and technical experience in AWS or a related cloud-based development platform.• Knowledge in Modern Application development and containerization/CI-CD.• Experience in Salesforce Service and Marketing Cloud or equivalent is essential.• Working knowledge of at least one of the following database technologies: Oracle, MYSQL, SQL Server, RDS, NoSQL.• Knows at least one of the following programming/scripting languages and technologies: C, C#, Java, PLSQL, Perl, Python, PHP, HTML, React Java Script, Node.Js etc.• Relevant Customer technology software certifications, preferably in the Salesforce domain (SFSC, SFMC)• Architecture practice and modelling-related certifications e.g. TOGAF, BCS, Zachmann, UML.• Architecture tooling experience e.g. Orbus, Archimate, Sparx, Mega Hopex, Casewise, ARIS…What we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

    The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

    By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

    With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.

    By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More

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    Senior Account Cloud Engineer | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Partners with customers, sales, engineering and product teams to design, demonstrate and deploy Oracle Cloud architectures that address customer business problems. Drives Oracle Cloud customer consumption by accelerating the adoption of Oracle cloud services including discovery, design and deployment.Responsible for participating in customer engagements to collaboratively design and implement solutions. May work directly with customers to gather requirements, develop architectures and translates business needs into solutions. Implements solutions and ensures successful deployments through code development and scripting. Displays product/application understanding through more customized presentation demonstrations to customers and at conferences and events. Supports customer from Proof of Concept (POC) through production deployment of services via resource configuration, planning, and customer education/training. Creates and distributes technical assets (white papers, solution code, blog posts, and video demonstrations). Serves as a technical point of contact for customers and sales on technical cloud solutions and customer success. Further builds business and technical acumen.

    Minimum qualifications include: 5 years experience with computer applications and tools required. Ability to travel 25% international and domestic. Preferred but not required qualifications include: Bachelor of Science-level university degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering from accredited university; and/or relevant 5 years technical experience. Expertise in system and application design; Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; Needs analysis, positioning, and business justification; Solving technical problems with customers in technical environments.As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

    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

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    Senior Java Developer | Adecco

    Employment:

    Contract

    5+ years of experience of full-stack development of enterprise desktop, Web applications with backend and frontend responsibilities using Java J2EE technologies.3+ years of experience in application design using design principles, patterns and best practices3+ years of Experience in Unit Testing Framework (UI and server side) using technologies like Jasmine, Jest, Karma, Junit, mockito, Jmock.3+ years of experience with ReactJS, Redux5+ years of experience with frontend technologies object-oriented HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript and TypeScript2+ years of experience with AngularJS5+ years of experience with frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot5+ years of experience in developing APIs (REST & SOAP protocols).3+ years of experience with relational databases like Oracle, SQL Server etc..Added advantage non-relational databases like Couchbase, Elastic Search, Cassandra etc..Added advantage Application Performance monitoring using AppDynamics or any monitoring tool

    4+ years of experience in developing applications using cloud platforms (either AWS or Azure)2+ years of experience in creating configuration build and test scripts for Continuous Integration environmentsAdded advantage Integration tools like Informatica, Snaplogic and Solace2+ years of experience with Lean / Agile development methodologies2+ years of experience with Kubernetes, Docker Containers

    The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.

    Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi. More

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    Senior Software Development Engineer | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    DESCRIPTION Job summary• The Amazon Middle East and North Africa team is looking for a Software Development Engineer who is passionate about building great products for our customers. The SDE-II will be based in Egypt and must have Software engineering experience involving solving complex problems. They SDE-II will:• Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative software solutions to transform service performance, durability, cost, and security.• Use software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all of the team deliverables• Write high quality distributed system software• Work in an agile, startup-like development environment, where you are always working on the most important stuff.• Experience with multiple programming languages such as Java, J2EE, Python , TS, JS, and .NE

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • 5+ years industry experience in designing software architecture and operating scalable software systems• Oral and written communication skills (ability to produce runbooks, technical, and non-technical documentation)• Experience coaching junior software development engineers including code review and design review• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related technical discipline• Experience with AWS and/or cloud computing• Experience with web services and micro service architecturePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Ability to effectively articulate and drive solutions to technical and business challenges• Deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly• Experience working with driving product vision to deliver long term customer and advertiser value• Willingness to own all stages of development process: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and operational support• Excellent interpersonal communication with strong verbal / written English skills

    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

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    Senior Application Developer – Mobile Android | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction As 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 Responsibilities – Designs, develops and supports application solutions developed for Android platform. – This specialty would be able to design, develop and/or re-engineer highly complex mobility applications, and integrate software packages, programs and reusable assets for Android. – The base skill required is Java from a programming language and from an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), the skill required is Various JDT tools

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – Android developer (3-5 years of experience) – Kotlin – Java – Agile – NodeJS is a plus – Postgres/Sequelize is a plus – Elastic Search/Kibana is a plus

    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

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    Application Developer – Cognitive Process Automation (Internship) | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction As 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 Responsibilities Develops automation use cases into a Cognitive Automation solution that can optimize the service delivery. Engages with clients, Automation Project Managers and RPA Architects to provide an end to end solution. Teamwork and client services skills are also important for the specialty.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

    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

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    Mobile Application Developer | Green Gulf Careers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Native Mobile Application Developer (iOS and Android) with at least 3 years of experience in the same field. An ideal candidate would be experienced in Objective-C, Java and also have some experience in Native Development Frameworks such as React Native, Flutter etc. You should be able to work with both UI/UX, Front-End, Back-End of the mobile applications. Some of your responsibilities would include working with a number of designers, software engineers and management team in order to execute assigned requirements.

    Salary:
    AED
    6,000 to 10,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Required Skills & Responsibilities:• Minimum 3 years experience in Full-Stack Native Mobile Application Development• Experience working with iOS / Xcode / Swift / Swift UI / Objective-C & Android / Java / Android SDK• Experience developing mobile applications using native JavaScript frameworks such as React Native, Flutter, Vue etc.• Expert in JavaScript, Node.js• Experience in deployment process of Mobile Application• Experience in Mobile UI / UX design including tools such as Photoshop, Figma or Adobe XD• Experience with Git / GitHub• Excellent communication, teamwork & time management skills• Quick debugging & problem solving skills• Ability to create an app from scratch or improve and maintain existing ones• Unit Testing / Test tables• Build high-quality, reusable and reliable code• Bring your expertise and technical knowledge to improve best practices• Experience in Fintech, Web3, Blockchain sector is a plusEducation: • BS degree in Computer Science, Mobile Application Development or equivalent

    With a genuine understanding of what our Clients and Candidates need to succeed, Green Gulf Careers believe that honest and open relationships at every level are paramount to both our success and yours. We have a hugely diverse talent pool and we take the utmost care in matching them to our equally diverse Client base in order to achieve success at every level.

    Whilst partnering with organisations across the Gulf, whether it be a SME or a leading Multinational, our team has extensive industry experience and a strong understanding of both the economic trends and cultural business diversities in this region.

    When engaging with us, you will deal with a dedicated Consultant who has a strong knowledge of your industry and sector and who will take time to get to know you and your Individual or Company needs. We pride ourselves on our discreet, transparent and service focused approach and to that end, we will form a relationship based on a mutual respect which really assists us understand your requirements. Our experience in industry adds particular value to the recruitment process and whilst we recruit at all levels and disciplines, we offer the same exceptional service levels should you be recruiting a junior member of staff or at Company Director level. More

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    Business Application Manager | Pinpoint HR

    Employment:

    Full Time

    1. Purpose:Responsible for implementing and optimizing all business technology applications; driving excellent operations including, but not limited to, MS Dynamics ERP, SalesForce, Master Data and POS applications across all channels and all markets.2. Business Impact: Ensuring the succesfull implementation and integration of applications with strong focus on growth by applying best of breed technology. Supporting the business with day to day use cases in order to optimize the performance. And to ensure that all stakeholders have a seamless experience with the objective to grow the business fast and to maximize the commercial opportunity.3. Interaction: • Report to the Head of Business Technology• Managing the Business Application Team• Work closely and have frequent contact with Software Developers, Implementation Partners, Clients (external)• Work closely and have frequent contact with brand Management Team, Sales, Accounting, Supply Chain, Marketing & Digital. (internal)4. Creativity:Managing and implementing the Business Applications, whilst continuously seeking for improvements and new opportunities by analyzing digital innovations and tools. Monitoring correct usage by all users of the systems. Must be eager to be the best in class and make that extra step in achieving excellence within the team and with digital initiatives. Able to integrate experience with ability to interpret and synthesize insightful findings using Business Technology insights and data, and implement strategy. The role is 70% functional and 30% technical driven.5. Result Area’s:• KPI-management: Key driver of digital. Management of Business Applications by creating and execution of annual plan. • Project-management: Create, coordinate, and manage a project from start to finish to improve and enhance digital processes including Dynamics ERP, Sales Force, Master Data.• Stakeholder management: Build up and have a good relationship and frequent contact internally with teams like ICT, Sales, Accounting, Supply Chain, Retail and Wholesale.• Team: Leading the Business Technology team: help, develop, coach, train and motivate employees.Coordinate larger operational processes such as implementations.• Business Technology Strategy: Proactively search for, work on, and implement improvements, chances and other opportunities that will help to improve usage and user experience. 6. Background: • Experience with Business Technology in a commercial organization• Experience within Retail, preferable beauty or luxury • Analytical and strong communication skills• Advanced in Excel, Dynamics BC, SalesForce and Master Data applications• Experienced Accounting back ground• Experienced with use cases such as B2B, B2C, Order2Cash, Procurement2Payment• People management skills, strong leader and team player• Analytical skills, Creative skills, Commercial insight, Assertiveness, Proactivity, Flexibility, Accuracy, Stress resistance7. Education level:At least Bachelor level8. Experience:At least 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in Business Technology, preferable in beauty or luxury retail and ecommerce.Position Purpose:Performs business analysis to define business requirements with users and is able to translate business requirements into deliverable solutions which improve the productivity of the organization. Leads the development and maintenance of the company production and warehouse management systems. Customizes and configures workflow to allow the integration of client/server applications. Serves as the expert in all aspects of designing and application development. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of concepts, best practices, and procedures related to the agriculture industry. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Provides consultation on complex projects and is a top-level contributor/specialist. Maintains databases, creates, and automates a variety of reports to further the objectives of the company.Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities:• Design, develop, maintain and support in-house software applications written in .NET languages andframeworks This may include all aspects from requirements through implementation for small projects.• Responsible for company Web and Mobile development. Deep knowledge of standards-based HTML, CSS, JSON, and JavaScript. Develop custom SQL reporting by utilizing SSRS. Manage companywide reporting library and data models.• Develops and maintains internal and external Dynamics/Business Central software applications, participating in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) while also developing technical documentation, standards, and procedures. Larger projects may include detailed design, programming, testing and documentation.• Interface with users to answer questions, respond to requests and provide technical assistance and training as needed.• Capture, prioritize, and track development work • Analyze and manage data integrity by overseeing corporate SQL databases.• Design, build and maintain integration between Business Apps• Complete other analysis related tasks as assigned.Quantitative Data/Job DimensionsResponsible for maintaining:a. 3 “Business Critical” applications. The company’s Production System, Field System & Online System.b. Web portal.c. 10+ SQL databases.d. secondary custom .net and web applications.e. company reports utilizing SSRS.• Develop and maintain integrations with third-party applications utilizing SSIS, Web Services, and RFCs.• Must be available for after-hours support, especially during the seasonal harvest period.

    Requirements:• BS degree in Information Systems/Computer Science desired or equivalent work experience.• Five years of experience programing in VB.NET, C# and ASP.NET.• Develop enterprise grade solutions in Visual Studio• Microsoft Business Central or NAV experience preferred.• Understanding of ADO.NET, SOAP, WCF, and JSON.• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, XML, JavaScript, jQuery• Understanding of cross-browser limitations and changes.• Mobile development experience (Windows Mobile & iOS)• MS SQL Server / T-SQL query implementation, database administration and optimization.• Practical database administration fundamentals• Ability to work with a variety of end users and manage stressful situations is essential.• Effective verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.• Proficiency in the use of common office applications is required.• Previous experience in the retail industry a plus

    Established in 2008, Pinpoint HR is a talent management solutions provider offering executive human resource consulting and recruitment. Pinpoint HR specializes in providing exceptional consulting and advisory services on human capital to leading regional and international organizations.
    By combining the right people, structure, approach and access, we’ve made the search process work harder than ever before creating limit-less opportunities for our clients.

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    Our clients not only choose us for the specialist approach, but also for the exceptional performance and service that we provide. This is dedicated to the team of talented consultants who understand their field and provide our clients the “best practice” in talent management solutions.

    Our Services Include:
    – Talent Acquisition & Executive Search
    • KPI’s & Reporting
    • Client Performance Reviews
    – Market Research
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