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    React JS Full Stack Developer | Adecco

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    • 4+ years of experience in developing APIs (REST & SOAP protocols).• 2+ years of Experience in Automated Testing Framework targeting unit testing & UI testing using technologies like Jasmine, Jest, Karma, Junit, mockito, Jmock.• 2+ years of experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and non-relational databases (Couchbase, Elastic Search, Cassandra)• 2+ years of experience with Application Performance monitoring using AppDynamics• 2+ years of experience in application design using design principles, patterns and best practices• 2+ years of experience with Lean / Agile development methodologies• 2+ years of experience with Kubernetes, Docker Containers• 2+ years of experience in developing applications using cloud platforms (either AWS or Azure)• Experience in creating configuration build and test scripts for Continuous Integration environments• Experience/Knowledge in Integration tools like Informatica, Snaplogic and Solace• Knowledge and experience of Rules engine, Oracle Coherence cache, Payment Gateway algorithm and logic will be added advantage.

    Mandatory Skills :• 4+ years of experience of full-stack development of enterprise desktop, Web & mobile applications with backend and frontend responsibilities using Java J2EE technologies.• 4+ years of experience with ReactJS, Redux & Node.js. Knowledge of AngularJS Framework is a PLUS.• 4+ years of experience with frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud Gateway and configuration, Spring Cloud Netflix (Eureka), Swagger, Spring Batch, Spring Security, Spring REST, Spring Vau;lt• 4+ years of experience with frontend technologies object-oriented HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript and TypeScript

    About the Adecco Group

    The Adecco Group, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world’s leading provider of workforce solutions. With more than 33,000 FTE employees and around 5,100 branches in 60 countries and territories around the world, the Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting approximately 700,000 associates with our clients every day. The services offered fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent placement, career transition and talent development, as well as outsourcing and consulting. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company. More

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    Assurance – IT Audit Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Information Technology Audit Services practice, within Risk and Compliance services, will provide you the opportunity to work with a team that provides clients with extensive risk and controls technical knowledge and sector specific experience. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a holistic approach to risk that protects businesses, facilitates strategic decision making and enhances efficiency by assisting management in the assessment of project risks and controls.Our team uses current and emerging technologies to assist clients with financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes controls. You’ll provide services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and Information Technology management controls.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 a Senior 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:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    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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    Assurance – OAS IT Audit – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryDue to the growth of our BCR team, we currently have an opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Senior Associate with a proven track record of high quality delivery of client projects. We would like to hear from Senior Associates with experience of working with; IT controls, ERP systems and a background in finance, risk and control. Project assurance experience and technical skills in one or more of the following areas – Financials, Projects, Expenses, Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Manufacturing, Material Resource Planning, HR, and Payroll would be helpful.Responsibilities:- You will be required to possess strong project management skills as the delivery role requires client management, project budgeting and finance management, coaching and resource management on a portfolio of clients. A key part of delivery will be the creation, review and delivery of complex client deliverables which will include executive level reporting through to detailed design documentation.  – Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in trends in IT controls and technology and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market – The role also requires that the candidate is able to collaborate with colleagues across different competences (e.g. Data Assurance, Cyber Security and Enterprise Resilience) to bring our clients high value solutions  – Based on clients’ requirements the candidates will provide practical risk and control focused functional ERP expertise to discuss and design potential solutions, or will quality assure and recommend changes to designs provided by other parties. – Working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate; and,   – Keeping up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world. – The role sits within a rapidly growing part of PwC’s Risk Assurance Middle East practice. – You will be an integral part of the team responsible for the delivery of IT audit solutions as well ERP solutions /across a range of sectors. – You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.

    Requirements: – The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output.  – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Computer Science, IT, Business, Accounting, etc. – Years of Experience : 4+ years of relevant experience in IT audit, risk and controls, ERP project experience, preferably within a professional services environment. – Implementation experience would be helpful. – Strong interest and passion for developing people and working collaboratively. – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. – Proven IT skills in, ideally, the following programmes – Aura, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google, etc. – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).  – Fluent in English but multilingual Arabic speaker preferable. 

    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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    Client Technical Specialist – Mainframe | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction Client Technical Specialists (CTP) are the technical experts and advisors to clients, IBM sales teams and/or IBM Business Partners. As a CTP you understand the client’s business requirements, technical requirements and/or competitive landscape. You apply your business insights, build and maintain client relationships, incorporate hardware, software and services into client-valued solutions and ensure client readiness for the implementation of technical solutions. This is an opportunity to shape the future for both IBM and its clients. Start your journey now!Your Role and Responsibilities Our organization is looking for a IBM z & LinuxONE Technical Sales Specialist. Technical Sales Specialists partner with IBM and Business Partner sales teams to deliver industry centric business solutions to clients. As a client-facing technical sales professional, you will be guided by IBM’s purpose – to be essential to its clients.We are seeking individuals interested in making an impact in selling IBM’s LinuxONE and IBM z portfolio including software, servers as well as Lab Services. The job will be based in UAE. Candidate should have Linux technical skills and a ideally also a high level understanding of the IBM Z ecosystem and z/OS.Responsibilities:* Execute Technical Accelerators such as: presentation, demonstration, client discovery workshops, Proof of Technology and Proof of Concepts.* Engaging deployment team to review key deployment milestones, architecture & design, installation and production setup.* DevOps subject-matter technical expert to validate proposed client solution and customer requirements.* Supports sales team on prospect customer conference calls, WebEx and onsite visits.* Leads technical response to Request for Proposal and Request For Information (RFI) by writing clear responses to commonly asked questions and gathering answers from other internal technical experts.* Supports business partner teams by participating in technical calls and meetings with prospective customers.

    Required Professional and Technical Expertise: * Ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of working experience on IBM Z platform.* In-depth hands-on experience within z/OS environment and its subsystems and tools.* Application development tools and languages on IBM Z.* Technical consulting/Technical sales/ Technical Architecture experience in application development, testing and deployment.* Strong consultative skills and successful industry solution and complex architecture project implementation experience.* Experience working with international clients Required Professional and Technical Expertise:* Ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of working experience on IBM Z platform.* In-depth hands-on experience within z/OS environment and its subsystems and tools.* Application development tools and languages on IBM Z.* Technical consulting/Technical sales/ Technical Architecture experience in application development, testing and deployment.* Strong consultative skills and successful industry solution and complex architecture project implementation experience.* Experience working with international clients

    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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    IT – PMO Analyst – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT – PMO Analyst – Senior Associate – JordanLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe PMO Analyst is a key role within the Technology team and will be responsible for supporting key projects and assisting with PMO and Tech Procure to Pay activities. They will understand the end to end delivery of projects from idea to post implementation review and benefit realization, working in close alignment with key Technology business stakeholders across the Middle east region, Finance and central other IT Leads, cross LoS and globally as required. Projects will vary, such as: new and enhanced technology solutions aligned to the firms RiD, TT and I&G strategic pillars, establishing key BAU capabilities to enhance Tech Operations, and leading a program of continuous improvement within the Tech PMO. The role holder will also work with the Tech PMO Manager to run the PMO for Technology that will include supporting the development of the framework for project initiatives, prepare packs for the key Governance meetings, create and maintain the Tech capacity plan, defining and tracking WIP limits across the Tech teams, supporting the Business Relationship Managers and overall promoting and embedding a culture of agility and trust of Tech PMO delivery within the firm.Key Responsibilities- Provide support to all Tech customers and develop and maintain all performance dashboards and prepare reports to be submitted to project team- Analyze all data and project deliverables and ensure adherence to all timeframe and budget requirements- Maintain all work according to PMO procedures and policies- Manage and recommend required improvements to all project methodologies- Evaluate all financials and assist to identify all IT key performance indicators- Prepare various reports to identify all health risks and coordinate with the relevant individuals to facilitate all follow up action- Perform regular project status calls on weekly and monthly basis- Collaborate with finance team to perform all associate activities and prepare appropriate summaries within required timeframe

    – 3 – 5 years experience ideally having worked with a diverse portfolio of people, process and technology- Experience of working within Transformation or Change environment would be highly advantageous- A hand on and enthusiastic individual who is proactive in their approach to their day- An adaptable individual who can comfortably take on a number of tasks at once Interpersonal skills and strong stakeholder engagement skills are mandatoryTravel 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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    Senior Mobile iOS Developer – Level Shoes | 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. At Level Shoes, our Mobile Developer contributes to the creation of mobile solutions, as well as the development and maintenance of iOS application. You will design for the Level iOS platform while collaborating with internal and external teams. You will be responsible for ensuring that the delivered software components provide the necessary functionality and performance in accordance with the overall requirements to create the ultimate mobile experience. What you’ll be doing: – Design and build applications in the iOS platform – Building, deploying, testing mobile apps, and releasing them to the Apple App Store – Build top architectures to build top features in Swift – Applying designed user-interfaces with a pixel-perfectionist developer Mindset – Contributing to project analysis processes in collaboration with Project Managers and other team members.

    What you’ll need to succeed: – Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, etc. – 5+ years of extensive experience in mobile development in iOS – Experience leading a team of iOS developers – Prior experience in handling mobile apps from 0 to release and later live maintenance – Excellent knowledge about the iOS/SDK environment such as UIKit, Foundation – Experience with programming in SwiftUI, and limited (for maintenance of existing projects) in Objective-C – Good knowledge in using web services (json/rest, soap/xml) – Experience in working with version control systems (Git) – Having knowledge of tools: PaintCode, Sketch, Atlassian JIRA/SourceTree/Confluence, – Knowledge of social media integration (OAuth, OpenGraph, Facebook/Twitter API) – Having experience in working in agile teams. What you’ll need to make the difference: – Start-up experience – Growth mindset – Experience within Enterprise commerce system – Stakeholder management 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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    Software Engineer | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Amazon is one of the leading organization providing customer focused products and services to always move a step closer to its goal of earth’s most customer centric company. To have a global impact and presence, Amazon is launching itself in new markets every year. With Middle east and North Africa, being one of the section Amazon entered 2 years back, its looking for energetic individuals to bring in change and world class experience for MENA customers.Your responsibilities will include:- Keeping your finger on the pulse of the constantly evolving and growing big data field- Translation of complex functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture and design- Delivering systems and features with high quality, on time- Stay current on technical knowledge to keep pace with rapidly changing technology, and work with the team in bringing new technologies on board

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS degree or higher in Computer Science or related program.- Demonstrated leadership ability as either a lead software developer or software development manager- Strong Customer Focus- Deep understanding of software development in a team, and a track record of shipping great software on time- Solid understanding of Java, Angular JSPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience taking a lead role in architecting, designing, and building complex software systems.- Experience with the AWS product suite including ElasticSearch, S3, Redshift, Sagemaker, DynamoDB or RDS- Experience with full-stack development

    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 Server Remote Technical Support Engineer (UNIX) | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction 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. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities The Multi-Vendor Services Server Team is expanding, and we are looking to hire Server Remote Engineers tasked with sharing technical expertise and resolving technical issues for IBM clients worldwide. A Multi-Vendor Server Remote Engineer in this job role will have expertise in various multi-vendor server technologies and access to specialized education for variety of server products (both remote & hands-on). As part of the job, the Server Remote Engineer would have the following responsibilities: – Perform problem determination/fault isolation by analyzing support logs and diagnostic data within the Level 2 team. – Use specialized diagnostic tools to isolate complex client problems and replicate/simulate problems in the dedicated Server lab – Keep cases regularly updated with information, actions and resolution status throughout the support service request life cycle. – Identify known defects and fixes to resolve problems. – Interpret online manuals and available documentation aiming faster issue resolution. – Collaborate closely with support teams (from all levels) to drive fixes on complex and critical issues. – Provide real time assistance to field technicians to resolve critical client technical issues. – Follow established processes for effective management of support incidents. – Demonstrate proficiency in the supported hardware platforms by maintaining applicable technical certifications. – Demonstrating soft and technical skills that contributes to client satisfaction. – Adhere to the set working schedule (organized in 3 shifts during weekdays, supporting 24/7 shift operations during weekends and public holidays, and on-call coverage).

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer science or similar technical field or demonstrated equivalent Experience. – At least 3 year of experience in a senior technical support role – Remote support. – Experience in customer facing roles. Skills and competencies. – Excellent command of spoken and written English – Excellent soft skills, active listening/reading, sympathy, ask when in doubt, explain clearly and set right expectations. – Good planning and organization skills. – Troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills to identify and resolve problems. – Customer-first mindset with high sense of ownership. – Ability to quickly learn and absorb new concepts, terms, and vocabulary. – Ability to research and self-study to find solutions to unknown issues and generally improve oneself – Ability to manage complicated req Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Experience with Unix HW (Oracle/Sun & HP-UX) and OSs and virtualization technologies (additional Wintel/x86 HW knowledge is a definitive plus) – Good knowledge of networking/storage concepts. – Experience providing technical hardware support or administration for server products with focus on the following OEMs: HPE, Oracle/Sun, Dell, Fujitsu, etc. – Good command of spoken and written French language skills will be considered as a great advantage (other optional language skills as Spanish/Italian/etc.) are relevant too

    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