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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

Smart Solutions Development Director

Dubai Full-time

Job description

Nationality: UAE Only

Monthly salary (AED): 40001-50000

Job field: Information Technology Technician

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Evaluate%26nbsp;staff%26nbsp;performance and%26nbsp;take the%26nbsp;needed%26nbsp;actions to address any issues; motivate%26nbsp;staff%26nbsp;to achieve peak productivity and performance.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing%5C:border-box;%22%3EEnsure full responsibility for all planning and budgeting aspects of the department, including regular monitoring and assessment.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing%5C:border-box;%22%3EEnsure that university software solutions%26nbsp;requirements and%26nbsp;needs are met in all areas, including e-learning, administration, academia,%26nbsp;research,%26nbsp;and training.%26nbsp;Consult%26nbsp;routinely with university stakeholders to analyze, recommend, and implement software solutions%26nbsp;they%26nbsp;need.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing%5C:border-box;%22%3EProactively%26nbsp;anticipate%26nbsp;university future needs for software solutions and plan accordingly.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing%5C:border-box;%22%3EEnsure 100% availability of all%26nbsp;applications,%26nbsp;by implementing the proper%26nbsp;technology%26nbsp;solutions.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing%5C:border-box;%22%3EEnsure%26nbsp;world-class standards and%26nbsp;best software development practices are%26nbsp;adopted, and%26nbsp;continuously introduce new ways to improve software development processes.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing%5C:border-box;%22%3EEnsure that software development quality standards and best practices are implemented for all stages of the software development process.%26nbsp;Champion continuous improvement and simplification of technology and underpinning stacks.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing%5C:border-box;%22%3EEnsure%26nbsp;high%26nbsp;level of satisfaction among all users including learners, staff, and faculty,%26nbsp;regarding%26nbsp;the applications they use.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing%5C:border-box;%22%3EContinually%26nbsp;explore, propose, and implement%26nbsp;new approaches, technologies, and processes, to push the envelope and%26nbsp;deliver more, better, and more cost-effective services to the university.%26nbsp;Ensure%26nbsp;the adoption of the cloud native services (RDS, serverless, auto deployment, etc.).%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing%5C:border-box;%22%3EImplement all ISMS manual guidelines. 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Required Qualification & Skills

Professional Experience 

7 years of relevant software development experience including 5 years of experience in a management position 

Education and Academic Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related field from an accredited University.
  • AWS certifications like AWS Certified Associate and Professional level certifications.
  • PMP certification.
  • TOGAF certification is an advantage.
  • Master's degree in a related field is an advantage. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

  • Proven expertise in at least 4 of the following areas: native cloud solutions, application security, open source software technologies, database technologies, business process modelling and automation technologies, mobile software development, software delivery solution.
  • Best practices in software development architecture and processes.
  • Information technology trends.
  • E-business and e-learning solutions.
  • Leadership and management skills.
  • Planning, budget preparation and fiscal management skills.
  • Interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
  • Problem solving skills; analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff.
  • Strong leadership, organizational and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in English language; Arabic language is an advantage.

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