Oracle Developers Jobs - Manama Bahrain

<p>Develop: Create custom components and services using the WebCenter Content Java API.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Technical Requirements Java Stack: Java EE, JSP, and Servlets. DMS Platform: Experience with Oracle WebCenter Content (11g/12c). Database: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL for content indexing and metadata. Middleware: Working knowledge of Oracle WebLogic Server.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Job Description<br><p>VAM Systems is currently looking for Java Developer &nbsp;for our Bahrain operations with the following skillsets &amp; terms and conditions:</p><br><p>&nbsp;<br> Technical Requirements<br> Java Stack: Java EE, JSP, and Servlets.<br> DMS Platform: Experience with Oracle WebCenter Content (11g/12c).<br> Database: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL for content indexing and metadata.<br> Middleware: Working knowledge of Oracle WebLogic Server.<br> Key Responsibilities<br> Develop: Create custom components and services using the WebCenter Content Java API.<br> Terms and conditions<br> Joining time frame: (15 - 30 days)</p><br><br><br> </div>

<p>The role will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and enhancing our AWS and OCI environments while ensuring high availability, security, and operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Manage and maintain AWS and OCI cloud infrastructure.</p><p>Deploy, configure, and monitor cloud resources and services.</p><p>Manage virtual machines, storage, networking, and cloud databases.</p><p>Support cloud migration and modernization projects.</p><p>Monitor cloud performance, availability, security, and cost optimization.</p><p>Strong knowledge of cloud networking and security, including IAM, VPNs, VPC, routing, firewalls, and load balancers.</p><p>Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.</p><p>Troubleshoot cloud-related incidents and provide operational support.</p><p>Work closely with application, security, and infrastructure teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field</p><p>AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional.</p><p>AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer</p><p>Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate (Preferred)</p><p>Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional (Preferred)</p><p>SEARCH</p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Responsible for supporting the business through financial analysis, commercial decision-making, profitability management, banking relationships, budgeting, credit risk control, and supply chain finance activities. The role serves as a key finance business partner to the Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams, ensuring sustainable growth, profitability, and effective financial management across all business channels.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h1>Qualification</h1><p>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration. Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, CIMA or CPA preferred. MBA Finance would also be considered an advantage.</p><h1>Experience</h1><p>6-8 years of relevant experience in Commercial Finance, Business Finance or Financial Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&amp;A). Minimum 3 years in the automotive industry, preferably with a dealership or distributor. Proven experience in Banking and Retail Finance. Budgeting and business performance analysis. Pricing and Profitability Analysis. Credit Risk Management. Supply Chain and Product Planning Support. Corporate/Fleet Sales Finance.</p><h1>Required Skills</h1><ul><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.</li><li>Good understanding of automotive retail and dealership operations.</li><li>Sound knowledge of banking products and vehicle finance.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.</li><li>Ability to work independently and support cross-functional teams.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<ul><li><p>At least three years of experience in web application development including design, development, and maintaining web applications using Microsoft MVC .NET framework and C#.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with Oracle 19c and MS SQL databases, including writing complex SQL queries and procedures.</p></li><li><p>Experience in integrating enterprise systems with payment gateways and third-party APIs.</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), object-oriented programming (OOP), and design patterns.</p></li><li><p>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot software and integration issues.</p></li><li><p>Experience working in payments, airport, aviation, or logistics systems is a plus.</p></li><li><p>Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p></li><li><p>Work with Oracle 19c and Microsoft SQL Server databases to create and manage stored procedures, views, and complex queries.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and system administrators, to gather requirements and translate them into functional solutions.</p></li><li><p>Support the integration of existing systems with external platforms including payment gateways (e.g., Credimax, Benefit, other Bahrain payment portals).</p></li><li><p>Develop APIs and intermediate staging layers to support data synchronization between systems.</p></li><li><p>Implement front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, and modern front-end frameworks as required.</p></li><li><p>Ensure application performance, scalability, and security by conducting regular code reviews and performance optimizations.</p></li><li><p>Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks in a timely manner.</p></li><li><p>Document technical specifications, coding standards, and deployment procedures for all developed modules.</p></li><li><p>Provide technical support and training to users and internal teams on the usage of the developed systems and modules.</p></li><li><p>Participate in the development and deployment of a new scheduling module and support its integration with other systems.</p></li><li><p>Provide on-site support and system maintenance throughout the project lifecycle, including post-deployment.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.</p></li><li><p>Professional certifications in Microsoft .NET development or equivalent are preferred.</p></li><li><p>Candidate should be in Bahrain.</p></li></ul>

<p>VAM Systems is currently looking for UNIX/Linux Systems Administration for our Bahrain operations with the following skillsets &amp; terms and conditions:</p><p><strong>Role Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 5+ years in UNIX/Linux Systems Administration with a proven track record of root-cause troubleshooting, OS upgradation, lifecycle patching, and firmware upgrades across severe hardware/OS infrastructure disruptions.</li><li><strong>Hypervisor Mastery:</strong> Engineering-level competence maintaining guest workloads and virtual layers across LDOMs, VMware, KVM, and Hyper-V environments.</li><li><strong>Hardware, Network &amp; OS Expertise:</strong> Deep cross-functional proficiency in managing multi-vendor compute hardware architectures alongside multiple operating systems (Solaris SPARC &amp; enterprise Linux), coupled with a strong foundational knowledge of core network infrastructure (switching, routing, and VLAN isolation tools).</li><li><strong>Data Protection Competency:</strong> Proven experience managing enterprise backup fabrics using Veeam and OpenText Data Protector, including backup job optimization and bare-metal verification testing</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>OS Upgradation &amp; Lifecycle Patching:</strong> Architect, plan, and execute zero-downtime OS upgradation and monthly OS patching schedules across a mixed fleet of Oracle Solaris 10/11 and enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL/Ubuntu) using native utilities such as Solaris Alternate Boot Environments (ABE), pkg, beadm, and Linux yum/dnf/apt.</li><li><strong>Firmware Upgrade &amp; Hardware Remediation:</strong> Routinely manage firmware upgrades for critical platform assets including system BIOS/UEFI, storage controllers, host bus adapters (HBAs), and network interfaces across multi-vendor systems (Oracle/Sun SPARC servers, Dell PowerEdge, and HPE ProLiant frames). Isolate, troubleshoot, and fix complex physical hardware faults.</li><li><strong>Platform Operations &amp; Troubleshooting:</strong> Maintain, tune, and optimize bare-metal systems and guest kernels. Rapidly diagnose and fix critical OS-level panics, memory leaks, and performance bottlenecks using advanced tools like DTrace or system core dumps.</li><li><strong>Virtualization Architecture:</strong> Plan, deploy, and allocate compute, memory, and storage boundaries across enterprise infrastructure utilizing LDOMs, VMware, KVM, and Hyper-V hypervisors.</li><li><strong>KVM Implementation &amp; Tuning:</strong> Deploy, configure, and maintain KVM hypervisors using virsh and libvirt, optimizing VirtIO kernel modules and guest image formats for high-throughput enterprise Linux applications.</li><li><strong>Network Integration &amp; Routing:</strong> Apply advanced Networking Knowledge to manage host-level network configurations, including 802.1Q VLAN tagging, LACP link aggregation/bonding, and virtual switching. Implement and troubleshoot static routing tables, manage multi-homed systems, and prevent asymmetric routing across production tiers.</li><li><strong>Enterprise Backup &amp; Recovery Operations:</strong> Manage and orchestrate large-scale data retention policies, backup jobs, and bare-metal disaster recovery strategies. Administer Veeam Backup &amp; Replication for virtualized workloads alongside OpenText Data Protector for legacy tape and disk targets.</li></ul><p><strong>Terms and conditions</strong></p><p>Joining time frame: (15 - 30 days)</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 5+ years in UNIX/Linux Systems Administration with a proven track record of root-cause troubleshooting, OS upgradation, lifecycle patching, and firmware upgrades across severe hardware/OS infrastructure disruptions.</li><li><strong>Hypervisor Mastery:</strong> Engineering-level competence maintaining guest workloads and virtual layers across LDOMs, VMware, KVM, and Hyper-V environments.</li><li><strong>Hardware, Network &amp; OS Expertise:</strong> Deep cross-functional proficiency in managing multi-vendor compute hardware architectures alongside multiple operating systems (Solaris SPARC &amp; enterprise Linux), coupled with a strong foundational knowledge of core network infrastructure (switching, routing, and VLAN isolation tools).</li><li><strong>Data Protection Competency:</strong> Proven experience managing enterprise backup fabrics using Veeam and OpenText Data Protector, including backup job optimization and bare-metal verification testing</li></ul>

<p>VAM Systems is currently looking for Senior Infrastructure Engineer for our Bahrain operations with the following skillsets &amp; terms and conditions:</p><p>Role Requirements</p><p>Experience: 5+ years in UNIX/Linux Systems Administration with a proven track record of root-cause troubleshooting, OS upgradation, lifecycle patching, and firmware upgrades across severe hardware/OS infrastructure disruptions.</p><p>Hypervisor Mastery: Engineering-level competence maintaining guest workloads and virtual layers across LDOMs, VMware, KVM, and Hyper-V environments.</p><p>Hardware, Network &amp; OS Expertise: Deep cross-functional proficiency in managing multi-vendor compute hardware architectures alongside multiple operating systems (Solaris SPARC &amp; enterprise Linux), coupled with a strong foundational knowledge of core network infrastructure (switching, routing, and VLAN isolation tools).</p><p>Data Protection Competency: Proven experience managing enterprise backup fabrics using Veeam and OpenText Data Protector, including backup job optimization and bare-metal verification testing</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>OS Upgradation &amp; Lifecycle Patching: Architect, plan, and execute zero-downtime OS upgradation and monthly OS patching schedules across a mixed fleet of Oracle Solaris 10/11 and enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL/Ubuntu) using native utilities such as Solaris Alternate Boot Environments (ABE), pkg, beadm, and Linux yum/dnf/apt.</p><p>Firmware Upgrade &amp; Hardware Remediation: Routinely manage firmware upgrades for critical platform assets including system BIOS/UEFI, storage controllers, host bus adapters (HBAs), and network interfaces across multi-vendor systems (Oracle/Sun SPARC servers, Dell PowerEdge, and HPE ProLiant frames). Isolate, troubleshoot, and fix complex physical hardware faults.</p><p>Platform Operations &amp; Troubleshooting: Maintain, tune, and optimize bare-metal systems and guest kernels. Rapidly diagnose and fix critical OS-level panics, memory leaks, and performance bottlenecks using advanced tools like DTrace or system core dumps.</p><p>Virtualization Architecture: Plan, deploy, and allocate compute, memory, and storage boundaries across enterprise infrastructure utilizing LDOMs, VMware, KVM, and Hyper-V hypervisors.</p><p>KVM Implementation &amp; Tuning: Deploy, configure, and maintain KVM hypervisors using virsh and libvirt, optimizing VirtIO kernel modules and guest image formats for high-throughput enterprise Linux applications.</p><p>Network Integration &amp; Routing: Apply advanced Networking Knowledge to manage host-level network configurations, including 802.1Q VLAN tagging, LACP link aggregation/bonding, and virtual switching. Implement and troubleshoot static routing tables, manage multi-homed systems, and prevent asymmetric routing across production tiers.</p><p>Enterprise Backup &amp; Recovery Operations: Manage and orchestrate large-scale data retention policies, backup jobs, and bare-metal disaster recovery strategies. Administer Veeam Backup &amp; Replication for virtualized workloads alongside OpenText Data Protector for legacy tape and disk targets.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Experience: 5+ years in UNIX/Linux Systems Administration with a proven track record of root-cause troubleshooting, OS upgradation, lifecycle patching, and firmware upgrades across severe hardware/OS infrastructure disruptions.</p><p>Hypervisor Mastery: Engineering-level competence maintaining guest workloads and virtual layers across LDOMs, VMware, KVM, and Hyper-V environments.</p><p>Hardware, Network &amp; OS Expertise: Deep cross-functional proficiency in managing multi-vendor compute hardware architectures alongside multiple operating systems (Solaris SPARC &amp; enterprise Linux), coupled with a strong foundational knowledge of core network infrastructure (switching, routing, and VLAN isolation tools).</p><p>Data Protection Competency: Proven experience managing enterprise backup fabrics using Veeam and OpenText Data Protector, including backup job optimization and bare-metal verification testing</p>

<br>ZAIN2490 - Finance Associate (Bede)<br>•<br>Operation<br>Zain Bahrain<br>•<br>Division<br>Finance<br>•<br>Location<br>Bahrain - Manama<br>•<br>Closing Date<br>08-Oct-2026<br>About Zain<br>Zain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. We began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region s first mobile operator, and since the initiation of our expansion strategy in 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Read more here: https://zain.com/en/about-us/overview<br>About the Role<br>This role will be part of Zain Bahrain's Subsidiary Fintech Company - "Bede"<br>Bede, the fintech arm of Zain Bahrain, is a dynamic startup revolutionizing personal finance through Bahrain s first Shariah-compliant Islamic financing app. Licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, Bede is committed to creating an inclusive platform that offers practical solutions tailored to real customer needs.<br>With a focus on customer centricity, strategic partnerships, and digital innovation, Bede aims to guide individuals toward growth and success by leveling the playing field for all. Bede<br>The Finance Associate will support the day-to-day financial operations of the company, contributing to the overall finance function across reporting, compliance, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives.<br>Working closely with internal departments, external vendors, regulators, auditors, and banking partners, the role will help ensure accurate financial management and compliance with applicable financial regulations and internal policies.<br>The role supports sound financial processes and efficient operations within a fast-paced and evolving fintech environment, ensuring compliance with IFRS, Shariah standards, and applicable CBB regulatory requirements.<br>What We Need From You<br>Finance Operations<br>•<br>Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records within the ERP system.<br>•<br>Support daily finance operations including accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activities.<br>•<br>Verify supplier invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.<br>•<br>Track and follow up on supplier payments to ensure timely settlement and resolution of discrepancies.<br>•<br>Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure proper documentation and approval of transactions.<br>•<br>Finalise month-end and quarter/year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting.<br>•<br>Prepare monthly schedules for prepayments, advances, payables to suppliers, and accruals.<br>•<br>Contribute to the improvement and documentation of finance processes and internal controls.<br>•<br>Ensure compliance with IFRS, Shariah standards, and applicable CBB regulatory requirements.<br>•<br>Provide support to internal and external auditors by preparing required documentation, schedules, and explanations.<br>Reporting, Forecasting &amp; Budgeting<br>•<br>Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts in coordination with relevant departments.<br>•<br>Support the development and updating of financial forecasts based on actual performance and business assumptions.<br>•<br>Assist with budget vs. actual variance analysis and support the preparation of explanations for significant deviations.<br>•<br>Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect inputs and validate assumptions for budgeting and forecasting.<br>•<br>Prepare periodic financial presentations for management and board meetings.<br>•<br>Assist with management reporting and ad-hoc financial analysis as required.<br>Cross-Functional Support &amp; Continuous Improvement<br>•<br>Support cross-functional initiatives by providing timely financial information and operational assistance when required.<br>•<br>Assist with ad-hoc finance tasks and special projects as assigned.<br>•<br>Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control within the finance function.<br>Perform any other tasks as requested.<br>Qualifications and Education<br>•<br>Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.<br>•<br>Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CFA are preferred.<br>•<br>0-2 years of experience in finance operations, with good knowledge of accounting principles and practices.<br>•<br>Understanding of financial reporting frameworks including IFRS and CBB regulations.<br>•<br>Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements including Shariah principles within a regulated financial environment is an advantage.<br>•<br>Prior exposure in a Big 4 audit firm or a multinational financial institution is preferred.<br>•<br>Experience with Oracle or equivalent enterprise ERP system is preferred.<br>Skills and Knowledge<br>•<br>Sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial operations<br>•<br>Understanding of IFRS, Shariah standards, and CBB regulations<br>•<br>Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Oracle<br>•<br>Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills<br>•<br>Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis<br>•<br>Ability to analyse financial data and support management reporting<br>•<br>Capable of working independently and collaboratively across departments<br>•<br>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications<br>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement<br>We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities and those who may require reasonable accommodations to perform their duties. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and to ensuring that all employees are supported to succeed.<br>About Application Process<br>If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.<br>To<br>complete the application you would need the following document(s):<br>• Resume/CV<br>• Passport-size photograph<br>• Highest Education Qualification<br>Apply for This Vacancy<br>Back<br>

<p>The Purchasing Manager directs the hotel s procurement operations, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and sourcing high-quality materials to minimize supply costs while upholding luxury brand standards and establishing supply-chain infrastructure prior to launch. Pre-Opening Procurement Setup: Establish supplier networks, negotiate preferred vendor contracts, configure procurement/inventory software (e.g., Material Control, FBM), and execute OS&amp;E (Operating Supplies &amp; Equipment) and FF&amp;E (Furniture, Fixtures &amp; Equipment) purchasing critical-path schedules before launch. Sourcing &amp; Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage reliable vendors; negotiate competitive pricing, terms, and service level agreements (SLAs) without compromising quality. Inventory &amp; Cost Control: Oversee receiving, store operations, and stock management to streamline inventory turnover, minimize waste, and maintain optimal par levels. Compliance &amp; Policy Enforcement: Enforce purchasing policies, internal financial controls, corporate sustainability guidelines, and local health/safety regulations across all operational departments. Cross-Departmental Support: Work closely with Culinary, Housekeeping, and Engineering teams to manage routine operational purchases, capital expenditure orders, and emergency requests efficient.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Experience: Minimum 3 5 years as Purchasing Manager or Assistant Purchasing Manager in a 5-star luxury hotel, with proven pre-opening project experience preferred. Education: Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Finance. Technical Skills: Proficiency in hospitality procurement software (e.g., Materials Control, SunSystems, Oracle), inventory management, and contract negotiation. Competencies: High ethical standards, strong negotiation and analytical skills, vendor relationship management, and business fluency in English.</p>

<p>Running all operation tasks on all mission critical Banking applications Monitor and ensure service availability for 24x7 hours. Take Data Backup of all Business Applications. Ensure data replication main sites to DR site (Bahrain and London). Escalate user reported and system/application faults. Takeover first-levels help desk responsibility after normal working hours. Support other IT teams. Areas of Knowledge / Experience Data Center Operations experience in monitoring, incident handling and escalation Should have worked on Banking domain / Financial institutions. Working Knowledge on DB like Oracle, SQL Server Databases. IT Certifications in Windows, Linux, SQL etc. Will be added advantage. Non-IT certifications like ITIL is plus. Principle responsibilities: Running IT operations like End of Days, Start of Day, Backups, Restores and replication etc. Knowledge of the bank operation procedures to give support to the Bank for round the clock. Knowledge of operating systems including Windows, Solaris, Linux. Knowledge of Hardware components and their functions. Knowledge of the bank data replication procedures. Knowledge of how to use Help Desk application. Able to manage and maintain Backup / Restore procedures. Monitoring the database performance and tune the memory, I/O, SQL etc. escalate when necessary Database recovery in case of failure. Knowledge of how to activate and operate the disaster recovery centers. Monitor &amp; escalate database growth and disk space. Monitor &amp; escalate the alert log files for the possible database problems. Monitor the offline &amp; online cold backup using Veritas NetBackup and VEEAM software s. Monitor alerts and Job flows on Control-M</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Minimum bachelor s degree.</p><p>Minimum 1-2 years of experience in IT Operations.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Job Description<br><p><strong>VAM Systems </strong>is currently looking for<strong> IT Operations Specialist </strong>for our<strong> Bahrain </strong>operations with the following skillsets &amp; terms and conditions:</p><br><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><br><ul><li>Minimum bachelor’s degree.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><br><p>Minimum 1-2 years of experience in IT Operations.</p><br><p><strong>Scope of the Job:</strong></p><br><ul><li>Running all operation tasks on all mission critical Banking applications</li><li>Monitor and ensure service availability for 24x7 hours.</li><li>Take Data Backup of all Business Applications.</li><li>Ensure data replication main sites to DR site (Bahrain and London).</li><li>Escalate user reported and system/application faults.</li><li>Takeover first-levels help desk responsibility after normal working hours.</li><li>Support other IT teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Areas of Knowledge / Experience</strong></p><br><ul><li>Data Center Operations experience in monitoring, incident handling and escalation</li><li>Should have worked on Banking domain / Financial institutions.</li><li>Working Knowledge on DB like Oracle, SQL Server Databases.</li><li>IT Certifications in Windows, Linux, SQL etc.&nbsp; Will be added advantage.</li><li>Non-IT certifications like ITIL is plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Principle responsibilities:</strong></p><br><ul><li>Running IT operations like End of Days, Start of Day, Backups, Restores and replication etc.</li><li>Knowledge of the bank operation procedures to give support to the Bank for round the clock.</li><li>Knowledge of operating systems including Windows, Solaris, Linux.</li><li>Knowledge of Hardware components and their functions.</li><li>Knowledge of the bank data replication procedures.</li><li>Knowledge of how to use Help Desk application.</li><li>Able to manage and maintain Backup / Restore procedures.</li><li>Monitoring the database performance and tune the memory, I/O, SQL etc. escalate when necessary</li><li>Database recovery in case of failure.</li><li>Knowledge of how to activate and operate the disaster recovery centers.</li><li>Monitor &amp; escalate database growth and disk space.</li><li>Monitor &amp; escalate the alert log files for the possible database problems.</li><li>Monitor the offline &amp; online cold backup using Veritas NetBackup and VEEAM software’s.</li><li>Monitor alerts and Job flows on Control-M</li></ul><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Job Description<br><p><strong>VAM Systems </strong>is currently looking for<strong> IT Support Specialist </strong>for our<strong> Bahrain </strong>operations with the following skillsets &amp; terms and conditions:</p><br><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><br><ul><li>Minimum bachelor’s degree.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><br><p>Minimum 1-2 years of experience in IT Operations.</p><br><p><strong>Scope of the Job:</strong></p><br><ul><li>Running all operation tasks on all mission critical Banking applications</li><li>Monitor and ensure service availability for 24x7 hours.</li><li>Take Data Backup of all Business Applications.</li><li>Ensure data replication main sites to DR site (Bahrain and London).</li><li>Escalate user reported and system/application faults.</li><li>Takeover first-levels help desk responsibility after normal working hours.</li><li>Support other IT teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Areas of Knowledge / Experience</strong></p><br><ul><li>Data Center Operations experience in monitoring, incident handling and escalation</li><li>Should have worked on Banking domain / Financial institutions.</li><li>Working Knowledge on DB like Oracle, SQL Server Databases.</li><li>IT Certifications in Windows, Linux, SQL etc.&nbsp; Will be added advantage.</li><li>Non-IT certifications like ITIL is plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Principle responsibilities:</strong></p><br><ul><li>Running IT operations like End of Days, Start of Day, Backups, Restores and replication etc.</li><li>Knowledge of the bank operation procedures to give support to the Bank for round the clock.</li><li>Knowledge of operating systems including Windows, Solaris, Linux.</li><li>Knowledge of Hardware components and their functions.</li><li>Knowledge of the bank data replication procedures.</li><li>Knowledge of how to use Help Desk application.</li><li>Able to manage and maintain Backup / Restore procedures.</li><li>Monitoring the database performance and tune the memory, I/O, SQL etc. escalate when necessary</li><li>Database recovery in case of failure.</li><li>Knowledge of how to activate and operate the disaster recovery centers.</li><li>Monitor &amp; escalate database growth and disk space.</li><li>Monitor &amp; escalate the alert log files for the possible database problems.</li><li>Monitor the offline &amp; online cold backup using Veritas NetBackup and VEEAM software’s.</li><li>Monitor alerts and Job flows on Control-M</li></ul><br><br> </div>

<b>About the Role<br></b>The IT Operations Manager is responsible for leading and governing end-to-end IT operations across Zain Bahrain, covering infrastructure, enterprise applications, digital services, public and private cloud platforms, service desk, and operational support functions.<br>The role ensures availability, reliability, security, supportability, maintainability, lifecycle governance, and continuous improvement of all technology services supporting internal business operations and customer-facing platforms.<br>The position is accountable for IT Service Management, Enterprise Application Maintenance and Operations, Infrastructure Operations, Hybrid Multi-Cloud Operations, DevOps and Platform Operations, Database Administration, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Operational Governance, Vendor Management, and Technology Lifecycle Management.<br>The role drives operational excellence through automation, proactive monitoring, service performance management, change and release governance, security and compliance adherence, cost optimization, and alignment with Zain Bahrain technology and digital transformation objectives.<br><b><br>Responsibilities<br></b>Technology Operations Leadership &amp; Service Management<br><br>Lead end-to-end Technology Operations across infrastructure, applications, cloud, digital platforms, databases, service desk, and end-user support.<br><br>Own KPIs, SLAs/OLAs, availability, incident/problem/change/release management, service reviews, reporting, and continuous improvement.<br><br>Maintain service catalogue, documentation, ownership/escalation models, knowledge base, and coordinate priorities across Technology, Cybersecurity, Digital, business, and vendors.<br>Enterprise Applications &amp; Digital Platforms<br><br>Own availability, performance, support, and lifecycle governance of enterprise and customer-facing applications.<br><br>Oversee patches, upgrades, releases, enhancements, vendor support, monitoring, SLAs/OLAs, production readiness, rollback, and business validation.<br><br>Ensure stable infrastructure operations supporting enterprise applications, digital platforms, customer-facing services, integrations, and supporting business systems.<br><br>Ensure backup, data recovery, data protection, access governance, audit evidence, continuity, capacity, performance, modernization, and customer-impact monitoring.<br>Hybrid Multi-Cloud &amp; Public Cloud Operations<br><br>Manage on-premises, private, hybrid, and public cloud operations (i.e.: Azure, AWS, OCI, and other approved platforms).<br><br>Govern workload placement, landing zones, connectivity, identity/access, monitoring, backup, resilience, support models, shared responsibility, and cloud readiness.<br><br>Implement FinOps covering cost visibility, allocation, forecasting, optimization, anomalies, and accountability.<br>Infrastructure, Platforms &amp; End-User Operations<br><br>Oversee Service Desk, IT Support, endpoints, hardware, user lifecycle, and ticket fulfilment.<br><br>Manage Windows, Linux, Solaris, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, collaboration, messaging, identity, licensing, virtualization, and private cloud platforms including VMware, Huawei FusionCompute, and Oracle VM.<br><br>Oversee servers, storage, backup, archiving, DR, ransomware protection, business continuity, and database operations including patching, tuning, HA, recovery, upgrades, and licensing.<br><br>Ensure availability, resilience, monitoring, integrations, and vendor support for contact centre platforms.<br>DevOps, Kubernetes, Automation &amp; Observability<br><br>Lead DevOps, Kubernetes, automation, and observability operations, including Rancher, cluster upgrades, governance, patching, hardening, and Linux administration.<br><br>Oversee CI/CD and GitOps tools including Helm, ArgoCD, GitLab, and Ansible; govern Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, Dynatrace, or equivalent monitoring and logging.<br><br>Drive automation across deployments, reporting, compliance, monitoring, and recovery.<br>Governance, Risk, Audit, Compliance &amp; Security Alignment<br><br>Develop and enforce Technology Operations policies, standards, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.<br><br>Maintain audit readiness through risk registers, remediation plans, lifecycle governance, access evidence, compliance tracking, audits, regulatory reviews, and security assessments.<br><br>Partner with Cybersecurity on vulnerability remediation and operational controls across infrastructure, applications, cloud, DevOps, and digital services; ensure key operational activities are approved, traceable, and auditable.<br>Budget, Vendor, Asset &amp; Lifecycle Management<br><br>Own CAPEX/OPEX planning across applications, infrastructure, cloud, licenses, support contracts, end-user services, storage, tooling, and professional services.<br><br>Manage vendors, managed services, contracts, renewals, escalations, service reviews, licensing, and commercial optimization.<br><br>Forecast capacity, lifecycle refreshes, upgrades, renewals, platform expansion, and resources while driving cost optimization.<br>Internet Protocol (IP) Operations<br><br>From an infrastructure readiness point of view, oversee enterprise IP networks, services, and operational support to ensure availability, performance, capacity, and resilience.<br><br>Ensure integration across enterprise networks, applications, cloud, data centers, communication, and supporting technology platforms.<br><br>Monitor enterprise IP service performance and coordinate incident, problem, change, and vendor management.<br><br>Ensure appropriate security, access controls, backup, DR, documentation, and operational standards are maintained.<br>Perform any other tasks as requested.<br>Required qualifications &amp; Experience<br><b><br></b><br><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><b style="font-size: 11px;">Qualifications:<br></b><span style="font-size: 11px;">Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field. Master degree or professional management qualification is preferred.</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">ITIL Foundation or higher is preferred. Certifications in Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, VMware, Kubernetes, database administration, cybersecurity, project management, FinOps, or service management are advantageous.</span><br><b style="font-size: 11px;"><br>Experience</b><span style="font-size: 11px;">:</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">8+ years of progressive IT operations, infrastructure, application operations, cloud operations, or service management experience, including experience managing vendors, service performance, lifecycle governance, audits, budgets, and cross-functional operational delivery. Telecom, digital services, or regulated-industry experience is preferred.</span><br><b style="font-size: 11px;"><br>Skills and Knowledge:<br></b><span style="font-size: 11px;">Strong knowledge of ITSM, enterprise application operations, application maintenance, service desk, systems administration, Microsoft cloud and identity, databases, virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, contact center systems, API/middleware, DevOps, Kubernetes, public cloud, hybrid cloud, monitoring, automation, and operational security controls.</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">Technology Operations Management</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">Cloud and Hybrid Multi-Cloud Operations</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">IT Service Management</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">Incident, Problem, Change and Release Management</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">Service Desk and End-User Support</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">Infrastructure and Platform Lifecycle Management</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">Database and Integration Operations</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">Backup, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">DevOps, Kubernetes and Automation</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">Enterprise Application Maintenance and Operations</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">Governance, Risk, Compliance and Audit Readiness</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">Vendor, Contract, Budget and Cost Optimization</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">Business Technical Awareness and Stakeholder Management</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</span><br><span style="font-size: 11px;">We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities and those who may require reasonable accommodations to perform their duties. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and to ensuring that all employees are supported to succeed.</span><br>

<p><h4>Responsibilities of the role</h4> <p>Reporting to the Automation Lead, the job holder will be responsible for the following:</p> <ul> <li>Manage all IT operations jobs like End of Days, Start of Days, file transfers, etc. via Control-M.</li> <li>Control-M application software installation, configuration, deployment, and upgrades.</li> <li>Advise on improving the way of working by bringing an automation-based perspective, proactively suggesting areas of improvement.</li> <li>Ensure all the Control-M components are always designed and implemented with a high availability concept and increase overall process resiliency.</li> <li>Should work with operating systems like Solaris, Linux, AIX, and Windows.</li> <li>Scripting on various platforms and languages (PowerShell, Bash, etc.) to automate operations within Control-M jobs.</li> <li>Install and manage Control-M modules, i.e., Control-M for backups, Control-M for OS, Control-M for database, Control-M for applications.</li> <li>Install Control-M Server, Enterprise Manager, and agents (Windows, Unix, and Linux) along with monitoring and troubleshooting.</li> <li>Keep everything documented and all documents constantly up-to-date to keep the team aware of how procedures are running.</li> <li>Manage the complete Control-M infrastructure in the bank, including installation, upgrade, and configuration of Control-M Workload Automation tool version 8/9+ and future versions.</li> <li>Run all operation tasks on all banking applications including development, test, UAT/SIT, and production environments.</li> <li>Automate the above operations and other tasks under Control-M to the maximum extent.</li> <li>Document all tasks configured under Control-M with contingency plans for running the above jobs manually in case Control-M is not available.</li> <li>Utilize the full functionality available under Control-M to innovate and improve all tasks running in GPH.</li> <li>Configure reports on Control-M to report on all operations being performed under Control-M to higher management.</li> <li>Enhance the reports available in Control-M or build custom reports by using third-party tools like Crystal Report.</li> <li>Integrate Control-M with backup software to make backups part of the End of Day workflow.</li> <li>Be part of the operations team for smooth running of operations in GPH.</li> <li>Be part of the project team to automate tasks on new products.</li> <li>Support any disaster recovery and business continuity test activities.</li> <li>Monitor alerts and ensure service availability 24x7.</li> <li>Coordinate patch and vulnerabilities management.</li> <li>Willing to work in shifts (8-hour shifts rotated weekly).</li> </ul> <h4>Areas of knowledge, qualification and experience</h4> <ul> <li>2-5 years of proven IT operations experience with Unix/Linux and Windows system administration, with 2+ years programming experience and proficiency in Unix shell (Korn, C, Bash) scripting.</li> <li>A minimum of a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.</li> <li>Solid experience working as a Control-M scheduler in a distributed environment of Windows/Linux/Solaris/AIX.</li> <li>Knowledge of Crystal Report and other tools to generate customized reports on end of day and other banking operations from Control-M.</li> <li>Experience working in financial services, banking, or other fast-paced 24/7 regulated financial organizations.</li> <li>Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Strong documentation and automation skills.</li> <li>Excellent troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and permanent problem resolution skills.</li> <li>Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Data center operations experience in monitoring, incident handling, and escalation for Control-M jobs.</li> <li>Database knowledge of Oracle/SQL, IT certifications, and other certifications like ITIL, PMP, etc.</li> <li>Experience with hybrid cloud environments and certifications on AWS or Azure.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing industrial automation and control systems to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient manufacturing operations. The role focuses on improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, supporting digital transformation initiatives, and enhancing production efficiency through automation technologies.</p><p>The Automation Engineer collaborates closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT teams to support plant operations, troubleshoot control systems, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>1. Automation &amp; Control Systems</strong></p><ul><li><p>Design, develop, implement, and maintain industrial automation systems.</p></li><li><p>Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS systems.</p></li><li><p>Ensure automation systems operate efficiently and reliably.</p></li><li><p>Modify and optimize control logic to improve production performance.</p></li><li><p>Support commissioning and start-up of new equipment and production lines.</p></li><li><p>Develop automation solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency.</p></li></ul><p><strong>2. Equipment Reliability</strong></p><ul><li><p>Diagnose and resolve automation-related equipment failures.</p></li><li><p>Analyze recurring control system issues and implement permanent corrective actions.</p></li><li><p>Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for automation equipment.</p></li><li><p>Ensure maximum availability of automation and control systems.</p></li><li><p>Monitor system performance and recommend reliability improvements.</p></li></ul><p><strong>3. Production Support</strong></p><ul><li><p>Provide technical support to Production during equipment breakdowns.</p></li><li><p>Reduce machine downtime by rapidly troubleshooting automation issues.</p></li><li><p>Support process optimization initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Improve machine cycle times and production efficiency.</p></li><li><p>Assist in equipment upgrades and modernization projects.</p></li></ul><p><strong>4. PLC Programming &amp; Industrial Control</strong></p><ul><li><p>Develop and modify PLC programs.</p></li><li><p>Configure Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.</p></li><li><p>Support SCADA system maintenance and enhancements.</p></li><li><p>Maintain industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, DeviceNet, and other industrial protocols.</p></li><li><p>Support servo drives, VFDs, motion control systems, and industrial robotics where applicable.</p></li></ul><p><strong>5. Electrical &amp; Instrumentation</strong></p><ul><li><p>Support troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems.</p></li><li><p>Maintain industrial instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, encoders, and actuators.</p></li><li><p>Calibrate instrumentation when required.</p></li><li><p>Support electrical control panel design and modifications.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with electrical standards and safety requirements.</p></li></ul><p><strong>6. Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li><p>Identify opportunities to automate manual processes.</p></li><li><p>Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and manufacturing efficiency.</p></li><li><p>Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).</p></li><li><p>Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Recommend technology upgrades to improve plant performance.</p></li></ul><p><strong>7. Project Management</strong></p><ul><li><p>Participate in automation and engineering projects.</p></li><li><p>Support installation and commissioning of new machinery.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers.</p></li><li><p>Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.</p></li><li><p>Prepare technical documentation for automation projects.</p></li></ul><p><strong>8. Documentation &amp; Reporting</strong></p><ul><li><p>Develop and maintain automation documentation.</p></li><li><p>Update PLC backups and system configurations.</p></li><li><p>Prepare technical reports and troubleshooting documentation.</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate records of system modifications and software revisions.</p></li><li><p>Develop standard operating procedures related to automation systems.</p></li></ul><p><strong>9. Health, Safety &amp; Compliance</strong></p><ul><li><p>Ensure compliance with company safety procedures.</p></li><li><p>Follow electrical safety and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures.</p></li><li><p>Support HSE initiatives across the manufacturing facility.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and company policies.</p></li><li><p>Participate in internal and external audits.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li><p>Minimum <strong>5–8 years</strong> of experience in industrial automation within a manufacturing environment.</p></li><li><p>Experience in cable manufacturing, metals, aluminium, heavy industry, or continuous-process manufacturing is preferred.</p></li><li><p>Hands-on experience with industrial automation systems and production machinery.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p><ul><li><p>PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc.)</p></li><li><p>SCADA Systems</p></li><li><p>HMI Development</p></li><li><p>DCS Systems</p></li><li><p>Industrial Networking</p></li><li><p>Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)</p></li><li><p>Servo Motors &amp; Motion Control</p></li><li><p>Industrial Robotics (preferred)</p></li><li><p>Instrumentation &amp; Control</p></li><li><p>Electrical Troubleshooting</p></li><li><p>AutoCAD Electrical (preferred)</p></li><li><p>ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.) – an advantage</p></li><li><p>Microsoft Office Suite</p></li></ul><p><strong>Core Competencies</strong></p><p><strong>Technical Competencies</strong></p><ul><li><p>Automation Engineering</p></li><li><p>Industrial Control Systems</p></li><li><p>PLC Programming</p></li><li><p>Process Optimization</p></li><li><p>Root Cause Analysis</p></li><li><p>Preventive &amp; Predictive Maintenance</p></li><li><p>Electrical &amp; Instrumentation Systems</p></li><li><p>Continuous Improvement</p></li><li><p>Manufacturing Operations</p></li></ul><p><strong>Behavioral Competencies</strong></p><ul><li><p>Problem Solving</p></li><li><p>Analytical Thinking</p></li><li><p>Communication Skills</p></li><li><p>Teamwork</p></li><li><p>Time Management</p></li><li><p>Adaptability</p></li><li><p>Attention to Detail</p></li><li><p>Initiative</p></li><li><p>Results-Oriented</p></li></ul><p><strong>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</strong></p><ul><li><p>Automation System Availability</p></li><li><p>Equipment Downtime Reduction</p></li><li><p>Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)</p></li><li><p>Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)</p></li><li><p>Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)</p></li><li><p>Preventive Maintenance Compliance</p></li><li><p>Automation Project Completion</p></li><li><p>Process Improvement Savings</p></li><li><p>Production Efficiency Improvement</p></li><li><p>Safety Compliance</p></li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>Experience in <strong>manufacturing, cable manufacturing, metals, aluminium, or heavy industrial environments</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of <strong>PLC, SCADA, HMI, industrial networking, instrumentation, and electrical control systems</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting <strong>continuous production environments</strong> and automation upgrades.</p></li></ul><p>Familiarity with <strong>Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Industry 4.0, and digital transformation initiatives</strong> is highly desirable.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>.</p><p></p></section>

<p><h4>Job description</h4> <p>We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.</p> <p>As a software engineer III-automation test at JPMorgan Chase within the commercial and investment bank for payments technology business, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.</p> <h4>Job responsibilities</h4> <ul> <li>Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems</li> <li>Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems</li> <li>Automation using Cucumber, Cypress, Selenium, Playwright</li> <li>Ability to customize BDD/Selenium in various integrations</li> <li>Knowledge and ability to design, build, maintain test automation framework</li> <li>Automation test cases and feature file creation</li> <li>Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards; contributes learnings and reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness</li> <li>Applies knowledge of tools within the software development life cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation</li> <li>Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development</li> </ul> <h4>Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills</h4> <ul> <li>Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 6+ years of applied experience</li> <li>Experience working in agile delivery environments and understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC)</li> <li>Functional testing experience, including test preparation, test design, execution, and results reporting</li> <li>Experience partnering with QA (manual and automation), developers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand the business domain, requirements, and system functionality</li> <li>Experience designing, developing, maintaining, executing, and reporting automated test suites using Cucumber, Cypress, Selenium, and Playwright, including tracking and communicating automation status and quality metrics</li> <li>Experience with defect lifecycle management, including defect logging, verification/re-testing, and tracking through closure in collaboration with engineering teams</li> <li>Hands-on experience across system design, application development, testing, and operational stability concepts</li> <li>Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large-scale enterprise environment using one or more modern programming languages</li> <li>Experience with Oracle/RDBMS to support testing and troubleshooting, with a solid understanding of CI/CD, application resiliency, and security considerations, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and support timely problem resolution</li> </ul> <h4>Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills</h4> <ul> <li>Experience within trade domain</li> </ul> <h4>About us</h4> <p>J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.</p> <p>We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.</p> <h4>About the team</h4> <p>J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.</p></p><p></p>

<p>Manage day-to-day accounting activities and maintain complete, accurate and timely financial records. Manage the Accounts Payable function, including supplier invoice processing, preparation of payments, supplier reconciliations and resolution of supplier queries. Manage and support the Accounts Receivable function, including customer statements, receipt allocation, account reconciliations and follow-up of outstanding customer payments. Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, including invoices, payments, receipts, expenses, journals and intercompany transactions. Manage and coordinate month-end closing activities, including preparation and review of journals, reconciliations, balance sheet schedules and financial reporting requirements. Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items. Perform intercompany balance reporting and reconciliations with Group entities and coordinate the resolution of differences. Process online banking payments, manage incoming customer receipts and support day-to-day treasury activities. Support banking requirements, including bank guarantees, Letters of Credit and related documentation, where applicable. Support and coordinate the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including preparation of supporting schedules and analysis. Perform SOX controls, self-assessments and related control activities, ensuring compliance with internal control requirements and audit readiness. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and support other local statutory and tax compliance requirements. Manage employee travel expenses and expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and appropriate supporting documentation. Support the application and monitoring of customer credit limits and credit insurance requirements, including requesting new or increased cover where required. Perform third-party and customer screening and other compliance checks where required. Support internal, external and Group audits by preparing schedules, reports and supporting documentation and coordinating responses to audit queries. Maintain accurate and organised finance records and documentation in accordance with company and statutory requirements. Provide administrative support to the Finance function and assist the wider business with ad hoc finance and reporting activities as required.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>University degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent). 5-10 years' experience in a similar Accounting/Finance role, preferably within a multinational company. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations. Practical experience with month-end closing, VAT/tax compliance and audit support. Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance is strongly preferred. Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle). High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and meet deadlines. Proactive, dependable and comfortable working across different areas of the Finance function. Excellent written and spoken English.</p>

<p>Leads the strategy, installation, deployment, security, and ongoing management of all technology infrastructure for the luxury property during its pre-opening phase and into full operations. The role acts as the primary technical authority ensuring all hotel infrastructure meets Kempinski brand standards, local data regulations, and municipal compliance.</p><p><strong>Pre-Opening Technology Deployment &amp; Handover</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the complete lifecycle of IT setup, including hardware installation, software configuration, system integration, and rigorous testing prior to launch.</li><li>Deploy core hospitality systems: Opera PMS , Simphony POS , Revenue Management Systems (RMS), Electronic Keycard Access, Guest Wi-Fi (HSIA), PABX/Telephony, and IPTV systems.</li><li>Work closely with MEP contractors, network consultants, and site developers during cable laying, server room setup, network rack installation, and commissioning.</li></ul><p><strong>Infrastructure, Uptime &amp; Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement local high-availability network architectures (Cisco networking, Microsoft Server environments, VLANs, and firewall configurations).</li><li>Establish preventive maintenance and 24/7 technical support operations to ensure continuous system uptime across guest and Back-of-House (BOH) zones.</li></ul><p><strong>Data Security, Compliance &amp; Disaster Recovery</strong></p><ul><li>Implement end-to-end cybersecurity protocols, role-based access controls, data backup frameworks, and business continuity/disaster recovery plans.</li><li>Ensure strict adherence to Kempinski corporate IT standards, PCI-DSS payment security compliance, and Bahrain local data protection regulations.</li></ul><p><strong>Vendor, Procurement &amp; Budget Management</strong></p><ul><li>Administer vendor SLAs, software licensing, system warranties, and maintenance contracts.</li><li>Manage departmental Operating Expenses (OpEx) and pre-opening Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budgets for all hardware and tech acquisitions.</li></ul><p><strong>User Support, Training &amp; Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Recruit, onboard, and train the IT support team.</li><li>Establish helpdesk workflows and deliver hotel-wide staff training on PMS/POS usage, core operational software, and cybersecurity awareness.</li></ul><p>Kempinski emphasises talent development and offers career progression within its global network, with properties in over 30 countries. There are opportunities to work in diverse cultural environments whilst continuing your professional growth. We are proud to foster a culture where employees feel valued, heard, and are empowered to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Be part of a legacy, build your future. Discover the possibilities at Kempinski.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>What Makes You a Great Fit; Who We re Looking For</strong></p><p>Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field.</p><p>Experience: Minimum 3 5+ years in an IT leadership role within a luxury hotel environment. Proven pre-opening hotel installation experience is strongly preferred.</p><p>Technical Mastery: Core Hospitality Systems: Opera PMS, Oracle Simphony POS, Guest Wi-Fi management, IPTV, PABX. Network Infrastructure: Cisco switches/routers, enterprise firewalls, VLAN structuring, server virtualization (Hyper-V / VMware), Active Directory.</p><p>Regional/Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Middle East / GCC telecom standards and Bahrain data privacy laws.</p><p>Languages: Business fluency in English is mandatory; conversational Arabic is an advantage.</p>

<p>The Director of Finance is responsible for safeguarding hotel assets, optimising hotel profitability, and maintaining strict financial controls and regulatory compliance. As a core member of the Executive Committee, this role leads the financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions in accordance with Kempinski corporate standards,and local tax regulations.</p><p>How You Will Make a Difference;</p><p>What We re Looking For</p><p>Strategic Financial Leadership &amp; Ownership Management</p><ul><li>Lead the hotel s finance and accounting department, acting as a strategic advisor to the General Manager and Executive Committee.</li><li>Serve as the primary financial liaison to hotel owners/representatives, ensuring compliance with the terms of the Hotel Management Agreement.</li><li>Identify new business opportunities, revenue optimizations, and cost-containment strategies to maximize Gross Operating Profit (GOP).</li></ul><p>Financial Reporting &amp; Analysis</p><ul><li>Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements as per Kempinski guidelines.</li><li>Conduct monthly P&amp;L reviews with operational department heads, analyzing financial variances and recommending corrective actions.</li><li>Submit quarterly self-assessments and corporate financial packages as required by regional leadership.</li></ul><p>Budgeting, Forecasting &amp; Cash Flow</p><ul><li>Partner with the General Manager to develop the hotel s annual operating budget, business plan, and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) plan.</li><li>Drive rolling revenue and expense forecasts, maintaining high accuracy.</li><li>Oversee cash management, liquidity, bank reconciliations, and working capital optimisation.</li></ul><p>Internal Controls, Audit &amp; Compliance</p><ul><li>Design, enforce, and maintain robust internal financial control environments to protect assets and eliminate fraud risks.</li><li>Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors, implementing recommendations efficiently.</li><li>Ensure strict compliance with local laws, corporate insurance policies, labor laws, licenses, and tax obligations.</li></ul><p>Procurement, Payroll &amp; Asset Management</p><ul><li>Supervise purchasing, store operations, credit management, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.</li><li>Safeguard all hotel contracts, lease agreements, operational licenses, and legal documents.</li><li>Track capital expenditure spending against approved CapEx budgets.</li></ul><p>Kempinski emphasises talent development and offers career progression within its global network, with properties in over 30 countries. There are opportunities to work in diverse cultural environments whilst continuing your professional growth. We are proud to foster a culture where employees feel valued, heard, and are empowered to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Be part of a legacy, build your future. Discover the possibilities at Kempinski.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or MBA (Finance) is strongly preferred.</li><li>Minimum 3 5 years of experience as a Director of Finance (or senior Assistant Director of Finance ready to step up) within a 5-star international luxury hotel chain.</li><li>Fluency in English (written &amp; spoken) is mandatory. Arabic is a strong advantage.</li><li>Strong strategic thinker, ethical, persuasive communicator, analytical, and comfortable presenting directly to owners and board members.</li><li>Proficiency in hotel accounting software (e.g., Opera PMS, SunSystems, Material Control/FBM, Oracle). Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with local GCC tax regulations'</li></ul>

<p>A diversified Bahraini group with a portfolio that includes leading F&B and entertainment ventures is seeking a highly skilled F&B Supply Chain Manager. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in F&B procurement, inventory management, logistics, supplier management, and cost control, with the ability to manage an efficient end-to-end supply chain across multiple restaurant brands and locations. This role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain for F&B operations, ensuring efficient procurement, inventory management, logistics, and distribution to support business growth and profitability. Supply Chain Strategy & Operations • Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, demand planning, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution across multiple restaurant brands and locations. • Develop and execute strategies to optimize efficiency, minimize costs, and ensure on-time product delivery. • Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs to drive continuous improvement and performance measurement. Procurement & Supplier Management • Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with local and international suppliers to secure high-quality products, ingredients, and packaging at optimal costs. • Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to maximize profitability while maintaining quality standards. • Ensure all procured goods comply with Bahrain's health, safety, and food regulations. • Maintain strong communication and information flow with internal departments and external suppliers. Inventory & Demand Planning • Establish collaborative demand plans based on trend analysis, historical data, and sales forecasts. • Monitor and optimize inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize waste across multiple locations. • Manage logistics and import processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. • Conduct regular assessments of aging stock and manage the shelf life of F&B products, providing feedback to sales and operations teams. Cost Control & Reporting • Monitor and control supply chain costs, including procurement, logistics, and warehousing expenses. • Prepare and present regular supply chain performance reports, cost analysis, and strategic recommendations to senior management. • Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations, quality standards, and internal policies. • Collaborate with finance and operations teams to align on budgets, financial objectives, and cost discipline.</p><p>• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. • Proven supply chain or procurement experience, preferably within the F&B or hospitality sector. • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a supply chain management role within the Food & Beverage industry. • Strong experience in F&B procurement, inventory management, logistics, supplier management, and cost control. • Experience managing inventory, logistics, and import processes. • Strong understanding of the local Bahraini and international F&B supply chain landscape and vendors. • Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is an advantage. • Strong supplier negotiation and cost-management skills. • Strong analytical, planning, and leadership capabilities. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. • Results-oriented mindset with a focus on cost efficiency and operational excellence. • Ability to manage an efficient end-to-end supply chain across multiple restaurant brands and locations.</p>