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    Data on Cloud SME | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Data on Cloud SMEEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 30K all-inclusive, depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client: A highly recognized international group handling Information Technology & Services located in UAE & KSA.Job Description: ? Provides IT delivery across medium, large and complex projects & programmes? Co-ordination of activities across multiple IT teams in multiple locations and time zones? Responsible in the entire project & programme lifecycle (SDLC/Waterfall and Agile/Scrum with DevOps knowledge)

    Qualifications? 50 years old and below? At least 14 year of experience on the same role ? Strong experience in Data Technologies including ETL, Databases, Data Warehouse, Visualization and Analytics – including but not limited to Datastage, Teradata, DB2, Qliksense / Tableau, SAS etc.? Advanced knowledge in large scale Data/Platform migration projects is preferred

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

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    IBM Sterling Developer | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Develops OMS IBM Sterling software development lifecycle: includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment and support- Participate as a team member of business analysts, SME, consultants and vendors responsible for delivering business requirements documentation, process flows, functional specifications, and system design and requirement documentation- Review high level business requirements for Omnichannel solutions and implement them using Sterling OMS suite of products- Assesses and analyses technology changes based on requests for change- Co-ordinate requests for new feature functionality & change requests with our development partner and ensure quality of the deliverables

    – 50 years old and below – Minimum 8 years experience in the same role

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

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    IT Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT Associate – JordanLine 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.Essential ResponsibilitiesIn this role, the successful candidate will:- Champion a team of TechLounge Customer Experts providing a customer centric service to all PwC employees- Create an innovative Technology focused 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 skillsTravel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?No

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    IT – Application Support Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT – Application Support Manager – Dubai, UAELine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support clients core business functions by deploying applications that enable their people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. Our Information Technology Generalist – Client Services team focuses on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure for our clients, developing and enhancing client applications, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for clients to drive strategic business growth.Leading the application support team for business applications across the Middle East region, focusing on availability, support and augmentation of core business applications.- Lead applications support team in Middle East- Responsible for availability of Middle East application services, both for Front and back office services – Ensure business application systems are developed, maintained,- and supported in order to achieve efficient and effective delivery of services- Manage application configuration and upgrades, problem analysis and resolution for complex application problems, engaging vendors and L3 support teams as required – Manage application projects providing technical and project management input as required – Improve application functionality and performance and provide suggestions for system and business improvements – Manage relationships with vendors and outsourced suppliers for local applications – Develop procedures and documentation for application support – Responsible for Application support team SLAs – Develop and maintain interfaces, export and imports, and ensure their smooth running where required – System configuration, scripting and user admin according to application needs – Delivery of management reports on application and system performance – Support creation of end user training documentation and arrange third party training – Line manage and develop application support team – Ensure compliance with information security policy for inscope- applications – Plan and test disaster recovery plans for inscope applications – Manage incident queues and lead on problem resolution and escalation – Partake in Major Incident teams as required – Responsible for overarching portfolio of applications, release management, outages and upgrades – Manage testing activities for inscope applications, and responsible for creation of testing plans and UAT sign offs – Participate in stakeholder SLA reviews 3 of 2

    Education- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similarLanguage- Fluency in English- Arabic an advantageSpecific Experience- 8-10 years in an Application Support environment, 2-3 years in a leading role- Technical Skills- IT delivery and management tools: JIRA, Azure Dev Ops, Service Now, Share point, Confluence, MS Teams, – IT Service Support and Management tools: Service Now or similar- Integration and middleware: Mulesoft, Databases, DWH and SQL: Oracle 11g, Redshift, Snowflake, SQL queries- Cloud computing services: Azure, GCP, AWS Programming, version control: C++, Oracle PL/SQL, VBA, StarTeam, Subversion, SourceSafe – Operating systems: MS Windows- Business Operating Solutions: SAP, Oracle, Workday, SalesforceSoft Skills- Excels in developing and maintaining strong stakeholder- relationships across the business both locally and regionally- Excellent leadership, team building and people management- skills- Proactive and organised with excellent time management and- decision making skills- Thorough with an eye for detail- Passionate about client service- Excellent negotiation skills- Strong work ethic- Ethical ConductTravel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Full Stack Developer | Alpha Data

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent is preferred but not required-Strong Knowledge of React.js, its core principles – lifecycle methods, virtual DOM etc.-Strong Knowledge of Node.js and commonly used frameworks available for it {{such as Express, StrongLoop, etc depending on your technology stack}}-Excellent hands-on knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, CSS Modules / CSS in JS-Understanding of relational databases like MySQL, SQL Server and non-relational databases like MongoDB, Firebase or Redis.-Hand-on experience in working with Object-relational mapping (Sequalize)- Hands-on experience working with Object Oriented JavaScript (OOJS), JavaScript – and practical uses in building complex interactive experiences, primarily with ECMAScript 2015+. You should be up-to-date with new specifications (different stages), and also,using transpilers like Babel to use features from all stages-Good understanding of creational and structural design patterns in JavaScript-Hands-on experience with Functional Programming (FP)-Experience working with Single Page Applications (SPA) with universal rendering capabilities.-Understanding of one-way data flow and the Flux architecture.-Understanding of stateful (container) vs stateless (presentational) components and how to break down the application page into components,-React Hooks, Suspense, Memo etc.-Core understanding of how React’s state management works out of the box. Understanding of different libraries available to better manage application state like Redux. Understanding of the way each library works (pure functions vs observables etc.)-Different middleware implementations available for async actions in Redux like redux-thunk, redux-saga, redux-observable etc. Hands-on experience with at least one-Understanding of different CSS architectures that go hand-in-hand with React.js application development. Pros and cons of component-level CSS vs global and where to apply each-Hands-on experience with Frontend Performance Optimization – especially in a React application with respect to resource loading strategy, CPU/Memory profiling on the browser.-Hands-on experience with test-driven development using Jest or equivalent. Familiar with snapshot testing, code coverage. Experience working with utilities like Enzyme-Good understanding of REST APIs and Microservices. Should have understanding of how resources are organized and how application should align based on the same.You are expected to have understanding of how CRUD operations map to HTTP methods for a well-designed service.-Hands-on experience with GraphQL is a big plus.-Have a strong understanding and hands-on experience in SCRUM and agile engineering practices-Active learner passionate about new technologies to meet technical requirements

    React JSSkill Mandatory / OptionalStrong Knowledge of React.js, its core principles – lifecycle methods, virtual DOM etc. MExcellent hands-on knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, CSS Modules / CSS in JS MHands-on experience working with Object Oriented JavaScript (OOJS), JavaScript – and practical uses in building complex interactive experiences, primarily with ECMAScript 2015+. You should be up-to-date with new specifications (different stages), and also, using transpilers like Babel to use features from all stages MGood understanding of creational and structural design patterns in JavaScript MHands-on experience with Functional Programming (FP) MExperience working with Single Page Applications (SPA) with universal rendering capabilities. MUnderstanding of one-way data flow and the Flux architecture. MUnderstanding of stateful (container) vs stateless (presentational) components and how to break down the application page into components, MReact Hooks, Suspense, Memo etc. OCore understanding of how React’s state management works out of the box. Understanding of different libraries available to better manage application state like Redux. Understanding of the way each library works (pure functions vs observables etc.) ODifferent middleware implementations available for async actions in Redux like redux-thunk, redux-saga, redux-observable etc. Hands-on experience with at least one MUnderstanding of different CSS architectures that go hand-in-hand with React.js application development. Pros and cons of component-level CSS vs global and where to apply each MHands-on experience with Frontend Performance Optimization – especially in a React application with respect to resource loading strategy, CPU/Memory profiling on the browser. OStrong problem-solving skills to conceptualize and analyze complex technical issues MNode JSSkill Mandatory/OptionalStrong Knowledge of Node.js and commonly used frameworks available for it {{such as Express, StrongLoop, etc depending on your technology stack}} MUnderstanding of relational databases like MySQL, SQL Server and non-relational databases like MongoDB, Firebase or Redis. MHand-on experience in working with Object-relational mapping (Sequalize) OHands-on experience working with Object Oriented JavaScript (OOJS), JavaScript – and practical uses in building complex interactive experiences, primarily with ECMAScript 2015+. You should be up-to-date with new specifications (different stages), and also, using transpilers like Babel to use features from all stages MHands-on experience with Functional Programming (FP) Mhands-on experience with test-driven development using Jest or equivalent. Familiar with snapshot testing, code coverage. MGood understanding of REST APIs and Microservices. Should have understanding of how resources are organized and how application should align based on the same. You are expected to have understanding of how CRUD operations map to HTTP methods for a well-designed service. MHands-on experience with GraphQL is a big plus. OStrong problem-solving skills to conceptualize and analyze complex technical issues MUnderstanding of session management and knowledge of node libraries like Helmet M

    Alpha Data, is the leading system integrator with over 30 years track record. Founded in 1981, Alpha Data has grown from two employees to a 700-strong workforce building ICT infrastructure solutions for thousands of organizations.

    Alpha Data works with its clients though a combination of deep-level business and technical expertise, an extensive knowledge of today’s technologies, and a mature, highly capable delivery and services infrastructure. Alpha Data’s offerings help our customers improve processes, reduce data centre and infrastructure costs, manage risk and governance and enhance top-line revenue. Our business approach is based on establishing long-term partnerships that encourage success through mutual benefit.

    Alpha Data has established strong industry ties, with the highest level of accreditation achieved with HP, Microsoft, Avaya, Cisco, Belden and Juniper in addition to an eco-system of complementary vendors. This enables Alpha Data to deliver a breadth of best-of-breed solutions to its customers through our teams of pre-sales, post sales, project implementation and support experts. Alpha Data has won the Systems Integrator of the Year Award at two of the region’s leading technology awards – CPI’s Reseller Middle East Partner Excellence Awards and ITP’s Network Middle East Innovation Awards, respectively and has always maintained a top position in the list of system integrators in UAE. More

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    OpenShift Implementation Engineer | 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 implement. 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 Technology Support Services (TSS) Open Source support mission is in the third wave of “start-up mode”. Join us in what promises to be an exciting and incredibly rewarding journey in helping customers transform their businesses using community Open Source Software. IBM’s Global Open Source team is looking for IT experts experienced with implementing Open Source software for clients in coordination with Open Source Architects. Role and Responsibilities – OpenShift or OpenStack implementation, configuration and tuning for clients – Translate requirements into the design and development of customized system – Troubleshoot and resolve design and configuration issues in the customer’s environment – Create knowledge via articles, blogs and remote training – Ongoing Skills Development

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise- At least 2 years of previous experience implementing OpenShift solutions – Experience with Ansible, shell/bash scripting, server management – Technical working knowledge of core Open Source products (at least one or two of the following: OpenShift, OpenStack, Ansible, Istio, Kubernetes, Docker, CRIO, Rancher) – Administration of hybrid cloud environment, Configuration of HA/DR – Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Previous Customer Facing role Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Skills to develop software solutions using cloud native technologies- Previous experience in migrating to Open Source solutions- Existing contributions to an Open Source community or a desire to do so- Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work- Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management- Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed- Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications

    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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    Open Source Database Technical Engineer | 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 implement. 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 Technology Support Services (TSS) Open Source support mission is in the third wave of “start-up mode”. Join us in what promises to be an exciting and incredibly rewarding journey in helping customers transform their businesses using community Open Source Software. IBM’s Global Open Source team is looking for engineers experienced implementing clients digital transformations needs. Your Role and Responsibilities – Implement solution designs for clients along with architects – Experience in PostgreSQL deployment, configuration, tuning – Translate requirements into the design and development of customized system – Troubleshoot and resolve design and configuration issues in the customer’s environment – Create knowledge via articles, blogs or remote training

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – At least 2 years of previous experience implementing PostgreSQL technical software solutions – Technical working knowledge of SQL, NoSQL and in-memory Databases – Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Previous Customer Facing Role – Eagerness to learn and expand technical competencies regularly – Flexible with change Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Previous experience in migrating from Oracle to PostgreSQL – Existing contributions to an Open Source community or a desire to do so – Experience collaborating (support forums, mailing lists or code) with ONE or more of these open source projects: PostgreSQL, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hadoop, Redis, MongoDB, MariaDB, MySQL, Apache Spark, Galera Cluster, Apache CouchDB – Cloud integration experience – Leadership 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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    Open Source Application Engineer | 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 implement. 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 Technology Support Services (TSS) Open Source support mission is in the third wave of “start-up mode”. Join us in what promises to be an exciting and incredibly rewarding journey in helping customers transform their businesses using community Open Source Software. IBM’s Global Open Source team is looking for engineers experienced implementing clients digital transformations needs. Your Role and Responsibilities – Implement solution designs for clients along with architects – Translate requirements into the design and development of customized system – Experience in Java Application deployment, configuration, tuning – Troubleshoot and resolve design and configuration issues in the customer’s environment – Create knowledge via articles, blogs or remote training

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – At least 3 years of implementation experience on one or more of these open source projects: Apache Kafka, OpenJDK, Spring Framework, Java, Apache ActiveMQ – Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Previous Customer Facing Role – Eagerness to learn and expand technical competencies regularly – Flexible with change Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Skills to develop software solutions using cloud native technologies utilizing languages such as Python, Java or Golang via DevOps best practices – Experience with event driven architecture and messaging – Cloud integration experience – Existing contributions to an Open Source community or a desire to do so – Experience collaborating (support forums, mailing lists or code) with ONE or more of these open source projects: PostgreSQL, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hadoop, Redis, MongoDB, MariaDB, MySQL, Apache Spark, Galera Cluster, Apache CouchDB.

    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