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Do you strive to make a difference? Goaco is looking to build a team to continue solving problems using software and technology for our clients. We are developers at heart – and by the mind too. We thrive on challenges and live for logical thinking. Formed over a decade ago, we have built on our successes, all of whom have benefitted from their level-headed software solutions. The team is all like-minded individuals, with a drive to succeed in their own fields.

Software Developer (.NET Core & Umbraco) – Dubai / On-site / Excellent Benefits / Competitive Salary / Sponsorship Available

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Goaco is a Digital Transformation and Cyber Security Consultancy and we are seeking a highly motivated Software Developer (.NET Core & Umbraco) to join our growing UAE team. As a cutting-edge provider of app development, cyber security, and cloud services, we are committed to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients that empower businesses to thrive in the digital era.

ROLE OBJECTIVE

We are looking for a versatile Software Developer with strong experience in .NET Core and Umbraco CMS. This role requires someone comfortable with both backend API development and CMS-based website implementation. You will work across multiple layers of the application stack, following best practices in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain backend solutions using ASP.NET Core
• Build and integrate secure, scalable RESTful APIs
• Implement and manage content-driven websites using Umbraco CMS (v8 or higher)
• Follow TDD and BDD methodologies to ensure code quality and coverage
• Write automated unit, integration, and BDD-style tests (e.g., using xUnit, SpecFlow)
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, frontend developers and DevOps teams
• Ensure responsive design and accessibility in Umbraco-based websites
• Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, deployments, and documentation

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Proven experience with .NET Core / ASP.NET MVC
• Hands-on expertise in Umbraco CMS development (templating, custom components, integrations)
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, authentication (OAuth2/JWT), and backend logic
• Strong grasp of TDD/BDD principles and testing frameworks (e.g., xUnit, NUnit, SpecFlow)
• Experience with PostgreSQL/SQL Server, Git and CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps)

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience working in agile environments and cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with SEO, multilingual site setup and content strategy
• Understanding of security best practices (OWASP, GDPR, ISO27001)
• Experience deploying on Azure App Services or similar cloud platforms
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary: Base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-based incentives.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for career development and progression within the company.
• Training & Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.

Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, friendly, and ambitious team that values work-life balance and personal growth.

If you’re a goal-oriented, ambitious professional looking to take yourself to that next level, then we’d love to hear from you!

Core Engineer (Front-End / Full Stack) Dubai- Blockchain Innovation Lab

Dubai, AE

Senior

Salary Range: To be discussed

Develop scalable UIs using React & TypeScript for a blockchain lab as a core engineering front-end role . Collaborate on the product lifecycle and integrate with the back-end team.

You will harness your expertise in React and TypeScript to develop innovative, scalable, and high performance user interfaces for the web3 lab in a core engineering front-end role. You can expect to take charge of the entire product development lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements and make strategic decisions that drive the success of products. This opportunity is perfect for a results-oriented engineer who is passionate about their craft, excels in problem solving, and has a proven track record of delivering high quality front-end applications on time and efficiently. Your leadership and communication skills will play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and fearless environment within the engineering team. This role is a huge greenfield opportunity for a commercially minded engineer who's passionate about the value they can bring to blockchain projects with cutting edge front-end development.

My client is a blockchain innovation lab who are building a crypto exchange. Driven by a fearless mindset, they stand ready to apply their skills to the emerging blockchain space and solve the complex challenges of tomorrow and beyond. Having secured huge amounts of funding, they are ready to build and empower the community as the intersection of talent and innovation, to deliver the best in modern engineering for a smarter tomorrow.

1. Develop and maintain high-quality, performant, and scalable front-end applications using React and TypeScript.
2. Take pride in generating code that is modular, well-documented, and follows best practices, coding standards, and design patterns.
3. Take ownership of front-end products, driving its development from inception to completion, and making critical decisions that impact the product's success.
4. Gather and prioritise requirements from all stakeholders, define user stories, and provide accurate estimates.
5. Work closely with the back-end development team to integrate front-end code with APIs and other services.
6. Continuously improve and optimise the user experience, performance, and accessibility of applications.
7. Stay up-to-date on emerging front-end technologies and industry trends, proactively identifying opportunities to incorporate them into the products.
8. Operate as part of a dedicated engineering team, rapidly iterating development of its collection of proprietary software systems.
9. Manage and execute projects from start to finish including requirements building, project management, build and deployment.

1. At least 3 years of experience in developing complex front-end applications using React and TypeScript.
2. Experience writing relational database queries to support front-end applications.
3. Drive and initiative to make the front-end products you create, world class.
4. Strong understanding of front-end architecture, design patterns, and development best practices.
5. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to gather and prioritise requirements from stakeholders effectively.
6. Experience with version control systems (Git), automated testing frameworks, and continuous integration and deployment CI/CD tools.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
8. Experience working in a fast paced, high growth environment.

Strong academics in Computer Science or Software Engineering from a top-tier university.

If this sounds like you or you'd like to know more, please get in touch:

Ryan Quinn

linkedin.com/in/ryan-quinn- a8/

Interested?

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A well established and growing FS institution in the UAE.

• Lead day-to-day operations across Windows, Linux, AIX, and AWS environments
• Manage and develop a cross-functional team of engineers responsible for infrastructure, storage, cloud, and security operations
• Oversee infrastructure services including virtualisation platforms, enterprise storage, backup solutions, and collaborate on network and security operations where required
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery for critical banking systems, including DR drills and data replication testing
• Drive compliance with regulatory and internal standards, including patching, hardening, and lifecycle governance
• Prepare RFPs, evaluate proposals, and manage infrastructure-related procurement, budgeting, and vendor engagements
• Lead or support large-scale infrastructure initiatives such as data center upgrades, cloud integrations, system migrations, and service automation
• Promote best practices in infrastructure management and contribute to broader IT strategy and planning
• Foster team growth through performance reviews, skill development, and knowledge sharing

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, with at least 5 years in a team leadership role
• Proven experience managing infrastructure in a regulated banking environment
• Strong understanding of hybrid infrastructure environments, covering compute, storage, networking, virtualisation, and AWS platforms
• Experience with DR planning, IT risk management, security alignment, and SLA-driven service delivery
• Demonstrated ability to lead infrastructure projects across multiple domains and technologies
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and budgets within IT infrastructure
• GCC experience is required; preference for candidates already based in the UAE

Posted On 04 Apr, 2025

Type Permanent

Job Category Information Technology

Job Purpose

The position will assist the bank in Level I support including business support and functional support to users. To analyze and investigate the reported issues in an effective and timely manner, handling service desk incidents, raising defects for issues requiring fixes along with first level analysis (FLA) report.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensures that efficient and accurate support is provided to the Bank’s operation team for the T24 Core Banking system & Finnone LOS application.
• Administer, deploy, support, and maintain the T24 Core Banking system & LOS application to ensure the applications work effectively and efficiently to support banking operations at all times.
• Ensure the Core Banking System together with the related channels are available to business units and customers on a 24/7 basis.
• Efficiently manage changes by ensuring that problem management and change management procedures are adhered to and problems are tracked to resolution.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system errors to minimize downtime and provide support for COB issues on production Core Banking Application.
• Monitor and resolve assigned incidents on a daily basis and track issues requiring support.
• Document the configuration of the T24 Core Banking system & LOS application for easy support.
• Liaise with business users to ensure that service delivery meets the agreed service levels.
• Interpret business requirements correctly to the development team.
• Fluent in T24 Core Banking System parameterization according to user requests.
• Coordinate with T24 Core Banking System vendor & LOS vendor for product issues requiring fixes and patches.
• Simulate and apply fixes provided by the development team and the vendor to keep the system up-to-date in terms of functionality and productivity.

Key Skills

• Must have experience and proven functional skills in Islamic Core Banking System (T24-R23 Core Banking System from Temenos).
• Should have handled support for AA, TPH, T24 Limit, Collateral, Loans and Deposits, Money Market, Trade Finance, and GL modules.
• Experience in working with FinnOne LOS application.
• Experience in Oracle SQL- PL/SQL Unix, Windows, Java, IBM WAS, MQ and related technologies.
• Very good understanding of Banking domain and processes.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of various systems, banking applications, and delivery channels.
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting and issue rectification in the system.
• Experience in incident management and level I support.
• Problem-solving and crisis handling skills in an efficient manner.
• High commitment to work under pressure and self-motivation.

Other Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Minimum Experience: At least eight (8) years experience in daily operation support in Core Banking systems. Experience in Islamic Bank is desirable.