Al-Futtaim Hiring for App. Specialist Auto Logistics & Mobility Job at Dubai Full Time

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

ROLE PURPOSE:
We are currently seeking an experience Applications Specialist, to contribute to the end-to-end implementation of approved solutions of the next-generation software products of our platforms and applications. Will focus on developing highly scalable and robust cloud-native software solutions. Will design, develop, test, implement, and support AFG’s application and components. Take ownership to develop, implement and support innovative digital products that provide seamless experience to the end-user. Should have experience in developing and supporting the web/mobile frontends, middleware and backend layers of the software product in cutting-edge technologies.

The role will be a key in providing support to the team that is tasked with building and testing the end solution.

PERSON SPECIFIC:

Education:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software engineering or information technology

Minimum Experience and Knowledge:

• At least 3-5 years of experience as a software developer
• Experience in working in PODs or in an Agile environment as a software developer partnering successfully with the tech leader
• Proven experience in developing, implementing and supporting high performing and scalable solutions
• Successful track record in working as an individual contributor and in collaboration with other pod members
• Good knowledge of the software development lifecycle and the process tools
• Sound industry trends awareness
• Problem-solver and innovative

Job-Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks:

The below technical skills are needed:

• Databases: Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, MySQL,
• UI / UX: HTML5, CSS, Angular, React.js, Microsoft .Net
• Microservices: Node.js, .Net
• Mobile App: Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective C
• Cloud Technologies: Microsoft Azure Technology Stack
• CI / CD Stack: Azure DevOps Pipelines, Jenkins, GIT
• Defining and Implementing Open API Specifications (Swaggers)

Understanding of the below areas:

• API / Integration Tools: Dell Boomi, Broadcom / CA API Gateway
• Digital Asset Management Tools
• Information Security tools and technologies
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
• Container Management: Azure Kubernetes Cluster
• Content Management Tools (DX, Wordpress)
• Content Delivery Network (CDN) Tools (Akamai) –
• Testing / Performance Testing, Monitoring and Documentation Tools – Azure Monitors, AppDynamics, Blaze Meter, Selenium, Junit, Mocha
• Experience in development and support of rental and leasing application
• Team Player – An effective team player needs to have strong collaboration skills. He should be pro-active in taking initiatives and influencing others.

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