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    Open Source Services Architect | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today – planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.Your Role and Responsibilities At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets, invent, collaborate and not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. The IBM Global Technology Services remote open source applications support mission is in the third wave of “start-up mode”. Join us in what promises to be an incredible journey in helping customers transform their businesses onto open source projects. IBM’s OSS Business Applications team is looking for hands-on technical experts with either deep admin and operations experience or open source contribution status in one of sixty projects within the broad categories of Application Platforms, Integration, Web Services, Software Programming or Application Messaging. Your Role and Responsibilities – Influence the direction of IBM’s Open Source support community and commercial engagement. – Mentor advisors working with clients in the field – Act as technical resource and point of escalation for team members. – Interact with the relevant Open Source Communities on behalf of clients and your interests – Engage in identifying and resolving complex problems relating to installation, update, configuration, operations or performance. – Present knowledge via articles, blogs and remote training.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – Two to five years of experience submitting problem reports via GitHub to one or more of these (or similar) open source projects: Apache Tomcat, Apache Kafka, OpenJDK, Spring Framework, WildFly, Nginx, Node.js, Apache ActiveMQ, Apache Commons, Apache Camel, Python – Experience answering questions on a public support forum (eg – community mailing list, web forum or Stack Overflow like forum). OR – Four to seven years of experience solving complex problems involving one or more of these (or similar) open source projects: Apache Tomcat, Apache Kafka, OpenJDK, Spring Framework, WildFly, Nginx, Node.js, Apache ActiveMQ, Apache Commons, Apache Camel, Python – Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – An understanding of what it takes to migrate from proprietary to Open Source platforms – Cloud integration experience – One to three years leadership or mentoring experience

    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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    Controls Assurance (IT Audit) Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Controls Assurance (IT Audit ) Associate – OmanLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryControls Assurance is a specialist team within our Audit practice that combines a mix of technology, data, business and accounting expertise to how we audit clients across all industries.As part of the team you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, industries and technologies. We’re constantly investing in audit technology and the skills of our people to keep up with the rapid pace of change.PwC Controls Assurance Services team is looking for a new team member to be a part of our expanding Controls Assurance practice.

    Required experience and responsibilities:- Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience covering IT General Controls (ITGC), ERP Configurations (SAP, Oracle) and IT automated controls, SOX Compliance, Business cycle/process controls review and Segregation of Duties testing.- Experience in auditing Telecom, Financial Service and/or Oil & Gas clients- Experience in third party assurance and Service Organisation reporting- Good understanding of accounting knowledge and/or audit knowledge in relation to controls over financial reporting- Solid technical skills and understanding of information systems security and controls across a wide range of systems including operating systems (For ex. Unix, Windows, OS/400, etc.), databases (For Ex. Oracle, SQL, etc.), applications and technology tools- Experience with data, automation and analytics tools such as ACL, Alteryx, Power BI, UiPath.- Experience in preparation of audit reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, along with providing practical recommendations. Discuss audit issues and recommendations with the client management.- Demonstrated track record in driving engagements at the field level, combined with ability to work in teams effectively- Excellent coaching, project management skills and ability to follow through and complete tasks within tight deadlinesTravel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    IT – Tech Majlis Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT – Tech Majlis Associate – EgyptLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. You’ll focus on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing both client and internal facing applications within PwC, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for the Firm to drive strategic business growth.Our Information Technology Development team helps develop and supports internal information technology systems and applications for use by all staff levels. You’ll help our team develop programmes and applications that cater to PwC’s strategic technology needs using your knowledge of technical domains of application.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Create an innovative Technology focssed environment where customer satisfaction is primary.- Deliver a daily service providing a focal point for customer interaction and support for all hardware and software issues including [but not limited to] client, mobility, wireless, printing, connectivity, applications.- Maintain/resolve all open incidents/tasks within ticket queue in a timely manner.- Partner with other IT teams on new technology introduction projects to ensure the site is prepared to deploy, educate and support the new solutions.- Ensure all business policies and standards around security and compliance are being met by the Tech Lounge service.- Analyse Tech Lounge performance data and adapt service to better meet business requirements.- Be a resource and guidance for customers with regard to technology use, PwC working policies and procedures.- Establish strong, open working relationships with customers at all levels.- Proactively anticipate, identify and resolve problems, applying knowledge in complex, difficult or stressful situations.- Effectively communicate and share technical information to audiences at all levels of the organization.- Drive a culture of change and innovation

    Requirements- Experience leading a team within a working retail/service environment- Excellent customer service skills- High levels of energy and self-motivation- Enthusiastic around technology and innovation- Effective problem identification and solutions skills- Ability to lead from the front and drive a culture of change- Strong team player and collaborator- Fluent in written and spoken EnglishDesired Characteristics- Experience in delivering a technical support service- Technical expertise [Windows, Apple Mac, Mobile]- Experience working in a global organisation- Proven analytical skills

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    eCom Optimization Specialist | 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. What you’ll be doing Utilize sales, customer analytics, content and SEO strategies to decide how products should be displayed online to maximize traffic and conversion rates; this includes:- Guarantee optimum brand presentation in homepages, landing pages and product description – Product assortment by best sellers, unsung heroes and new launches to optimize sales – Build and create pages on the website using HTML – Homepage banners and content update to guide customers to our current promotions, newness, product recommendations and best sellers – Use of SEO strategies to drive traffic to the website and help conversion rates – Optimizing product pages including; product imagery, monitoring reviews, cross-sells/upsell and product page ‘special offer’ banners – Optimize the catalogue to increase conversion rates – Analyse website performance, traffic, conversion and other KPIs across regions and countries – Monitor google analytics on a daily basis to create actionable recommendations – Systematically organize, upload, and manage digital content (copy, images, video) for multiple beauty brands – Update & enrich existing product content on Faces.com, while adding new products where applicable – Coordinate with internal team & brands to ensure product content is accurate, correctly nested, and properly uploaded

    What you’ll need to succeed – Good product management and liaison with wider teams – Perfect bilingual in Arabic & English is fundamental: Faces wants to be Arabic-first – Perfectionist attitude will be required, they will need to spot and correct any mistake in our catalog – Proficient in (SEO) writing : the job is not only uploading and updating but also enriching product content, SEO skills are a plus but not required – Understanding of the beauty industry is key as the person will need to write about beauty products – Proactive mentality & passionate to become part of a fast-growing e-commerce business – Merchandising on Site: Commercial awareness to drive conversion rates onsite – Knowledge and expertise on HTML to be able to build web pages – Ability to deliver presentations and reports to senior staff – Stellar communication 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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    Technology Consulting Client Solution Principal | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Technology Consulting Client Solution Principal for Saudi Responsible for sales of Oracle consulting services. Responsible for selling a sub-set of Consulting solutions and services. Drive gathering and reuse of IP in positioning Consulting solutions. Contributes to the achievement of a solution/business unit target. Has a good understanding of the relevant market.. Recognized senior solution expert internally and externally. Provides detailed expertise in creating technical solutions for specified needs and for creating cross-solutions where needed. Drive key strategic sales programs and initiatives in alignment with Licensee sales. Lead strategic account planning for major accounts where in depth knowledge of a solution set, including competitive offerings affect the long term objectives and strategy.

    12 plus years of relevant field sales experience. Able to develop strong internal relationships. Able to network and develop strong business relationships with customers such that they turn to Oracle for their resource needs. Able to generate leads and submit proposals to the client utilizing a broad knowledge of Oracle service offerings. Able to generate consulting services and nurture and close the transaction. Viewed as an expert in the field. Recognized authority and leading contributor in immediate business area/function. Work is non routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/ business skills. Bachelors degree preferred. 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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    Application Developer: Portals (Internship) | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Internship

    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 About IBM: IBM Egypt’s solutions and services span all major industries including financial services, healthcare, government, automotive, telecommunications and education, among others. As a trusted partner with wide-ranging service capabilities, IBM helps clients transform and succeed in challenging circumstances. The diversity and breadth of the entire IBM portfolio of research, consulting, solutions, services, systems and software, uniquely distinguishes IBM from other companies in the industry.Business Unit Introduction: IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a vibrant group of Business, Strategy and Technology professionals, designed specifically to be the source of market-leading Industry consulting, Application and Business process management, supported by the industry’s most sophisticated outcome based delivery model, all designed to become the Digital Reinvention partner for leading clients across the world. IBM GBS provides Value-led and Asset-powered end to end solutions with global footprint in over 170 countries and empowers clients to build upon their tremendous heritage in Application Innovation processes and also to transform them for a Cloud, Cognitive and Social centric world. Who you are: – You may design, develop and/or re-engineer highly complex application components, and integrate software packages, programs and reusable objects residing on multiple platforms. – This speciality focuses on a portfolio of services, toolkits, method, technologies and templates used to plan, select, design, deploy and implement portal solutions to clients. What you’ll do: Designs, develops and supports application solutions with focus on Portal Solutions.

    How we’ll help you grow: – You’ll have access to all the technical and management training courses you need to become the expert you want to be – You’ll learn directly from expert developers in the field; our team leads love to mentor – You have the opportunity to work in many different areas to figure out what really excites you.

    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 – Salesforce | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    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 Who you are – As Package Consultant, you are responsible for design, architecture and solutioning of Salesforce applications What you will do – Assist clients in the design, business architect, process development, functional implementation, and support of Salesforce CRM Applications. – Involved in defining, detailing and scoping the technical requirements into solution architecture and ability to drive an independent project from an architectural stand point. – Optimize Salesforce development (Declarative, Apex Coding, Visual Force) with knowledge of best practices understanding on coding standards, deployment, Apex, VF, Salesforce Integration, Security implementations. – Design and implementation of real-time and batch integration with Salesforce and other legacy systems using REST / SOAP and Bulk APIs or Any Tool/ESB (Informatica/Mules/CastIron). – Classic to Lightning Migration and awareness about challenges and considerations for migration. – Demonstrate your consulting skills, business knowledge and SFDC CRM experience to lead business / functional discussion with the client and internal teams (design, build, test teams). – Understand client’s business challenges and offering solution to address using salesforce.com platform/ offerings. – Provide experience in crafting workflow rules to implement business processes. How we’ll help you grow… – You’ll have access to all the technical and management training courses to grow your expertise. – You’ll learn directly from expert developers in the field; our team leads love to mentor. – You have the opportunity to work in many different areas to identify what really excites you

    – Hands-on experience in Salesforce Community Cloud, Service Cloud, and Lightning – Experience and knowledge of Lightning Design System – Proven experience with Salesforce development, administration, system integrations, and bug fixes. – Understanding to Salesforce standard objects Leads, Account, Contacts, Opportunity, Products, Price book, Lead process, Sales process, Forecasting is required – Experience with front end languages and backend tools for web engineering (Apex, Triggers, Data Loader, Visualforce, Lightning Framework, API’s JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS). – Experience creating SQL tables and queries along with understanding of object-oriented concepts and design patterns – Demonstrated experience in configuration, testing and deployment of Salesforce.com functionality

    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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    Assurance Transformation – Global Application Specialist – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Assurance Transformation – Global Application Specialist – Associate – AmmanLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Digital and Applications Design practice, within Application and Emerging Technology services, will provide you with a unique opportunity to help our clients identify and prioritise emerging technologies that can help solve their business problems. We help our clients design approaches to integrate new technologies, skills, and processes so they can get the most out of their technology investment and drive business results and innovation.Our team helps organisations align their business and operational requirements through the careful design of digital platforms and applications. You’ll help our clients with application optimisation, strategic integration of custom packaged solutions like Enterprise Resource Planning and Customer Relationship Management, and roadmap development.ResponsibilitiesAs a Specialist, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, chat or email – Diagnose and resolve assurance applications issues – Research questions using available information resources – Advise user on appropriate action – Follow standard help desk procedures – Log all help desk interactions – Administer help desk site – Follow up with users to ensure complete resolution of issues – Redirect problems to correct resource – Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention – Track and route problems and requests and document resolutions – Prepare activity reports – Inform management of recurring problems – Stay current with system information, changes and updates – Help update training manuals for new and revised software and hardware

    Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree – Information TechnologyDesired Languages:Arabic, EnglishTravel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More