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5,000 cash centers rely on our technology.

Location: Dubai

G+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our co-operation within G+D.

The whole world trusts us when it comes to digital, physical or electronic payments. We increase the security and efficiency of the cash cycle in collaboration with central banks and the entire currency industry. As the market leader in advanced currency management, would you like to join us in shaping the future of payments?

Successfully run and complete projects implementing Vault Management, Warehouse management and/or Production software with additional developments within our client’s organization, within the agreed timelines, budget and quality criteria.

Contributing to project budget calculations and presentations to clients in the pre-sales phase.

Management of resources and distribution of tasks across projects in coordination with the resources involved.

Within quotation processes, the SW Project Manager analyses the implementation strategy and impact.

Within projects the SW Project Manager is able to write requirements, work with the development team and perform acceptance tests.

Integrate Software Products:

SW Product Integration capabilities

Proven experience of file transfer mechanism, new integration platforms/APIs

Porting or migration from legacy integration footprints to modern integration landscapes

Large application implementations with significant integration components including ESB, web-services, file transfers, point to point integrations

Selling & accepting new projects

Constructing plans and budgets with the Sales team for potential projects.

Presenting a project plan and approach to (new) clients.

Accepting projects by proper transfer from the Sales team.

Regular and ad hoc coordination with the Sales Manager and Product Manager.

Execute resource management

Anticipating on project timelines by resource allocation scenarios with a horizon of 3-36 months.

Continuous resource and (project) task allocation management based on the dynamics.

Ownership of the project related resource anticipation sheet with a 3-36 month horizon.

Continuous management of proper task allocation and commitment across projects.

Discussing and challenging task requirements and anticipated effort.

Anticipating and discussing development requirements with the Product and Service Manager (internal and external) for alignment with project timelines.

Control project activities of all involved stakeholders and address issues like missing tasks, improper task descriptions, non-committed tasks, overdue tasks, etc.

Managing people’s proper project contributions regarding taking task and due date responsibility and delivering high quality.

Manage and execute projects

Managing large projects or programs with multiple projects or work streams operating in parallel with internal and external dependencies

Executing projects with significant third party dependencies and stakeholder management to align delivery time frames and testing

Creation of detailed project plans consisting of scope, deliverables, budget, delivery and lead times, resource planning, risks & mitigations, communication and reporting.

Organize proper project teams and their involvement in the creation of plans and commitment to the tasks.

Head several projects as Project Lead.

Monitor and manage project involved in order to achieve quality and timely deliveries.

Coaching of project involved and Sales team members regarding project management.

Manage risks, resources, issues across all projects with a horizon 3-36 months.

Intervene when project involved cannot resolve project issues.

Plan and manage transfers from project to support.

Regular communication with and visits to clients where projects are operative, informing them about the progress of the projects.

Organisation and execution of the steering committee meetings and ensure proper governance.

Organise project evaluations and lessons learned registration, for future use.

Continuous improvement of the processes.

Authorities

Management of implementation project budgets.

Deciding on (priorities relating to) the use of internal and external employees.

Deciding on task allocations.

Deciding on project standards and methodologies.

Result areas

(Client) project objectives and results.

Project organisation quality and effectiveness.

Satisfaction of principals, clients, relations.

Satisfaction of Sales, Product Manager and consultants.

Quality and implementation of improvement suggestions.

Knowledge:

Project management

Handling cash and cash management processes

Concepts and models for supply chain integration and logistics

Software product and services of G+D

Business process (re)design

Skills:

Project management

Interpersonal skills (including communication)

Planning and organizing

Competences

Ability to remain positive, with a 'can do' attitude

Ability to find pragmatic solutions to challenges

Forward thinking

Result orientation

Managing performance

External awareness

$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.

We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Department: Software Development
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dubai

Duties include but are not confined to:

1. Analyzing project scope
2. Writing proposals
3. Developing solutions
4. Monitoring and tracking technology projects
5. Researching and reviewing
6. Managing team
7. Resolving issues
8. Creating technical documentation
9. Training and reporting

Maintains information technology strategies by managing staff; researching and implementing technological strategic solutions for a variety of projects that include services for web and mobile, data management, and cognitive solutions.

Establishes project scope by studying strategic business drivers; discovering and validating business and technical requirements and parameters; obtaining input from subject-matter experts; examining and recommending changes to current business practices; developing and writing proposals.

Develops solution by formulating objectives; planning project life-cycle deliverables and resource availability and application; preparing installation and modification specifications; leading the exploration, evaluation, and design of technical solutions.

Implements solution by monitoring project progress; tracking action items; conducting design and implementation reviews; examining, researching, and resolving issues; escalating issues to appropriate authority; responding to team members' concerns; coordinating requirements with interested departments.

Assures quality solution by developing and completing test plans, maintaining project and technical documentation.

Accomplishes work requirements by orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, and coaching employees; following production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards; identifying work process improvements.

Meets cost standards by monitoring expenses, implementing cost-saving actions.

Provides project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Updates job knowledge by tracking technology and project management advances; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Leading and managing large, complex enterprise-level projects.

The projects may consist of multiple Agile teams and require integration with other activities outside the scope of the Agile teams.

Define and manage a well-defined project management process and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management.

Engineer or equivalent Masters or IT degree with a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Project Management with a software-related product, especially related to Internet and modern-day Information technologies.

Presentable personality with very good communication skills. PMP certification is required, and knowledge of project management tools is expected.

Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools:

Agile Project Management tools such as Jira/Zoho or equivalent.

Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met.

Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands.

Department: Software Development
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dubai

Duties include but are not confined to:

• Analyzing project scope
• Writing proposals
• Developing solutions
• Monitoring and tracking technology projects
• Researching and reviewing
• Managing team
• Resolving issues
• Creating technical documentation
• Training and reporting

Maintains information technology strategies by managing staff; researching and implementing technological strategic solutions for a variety of projects that include services for web and mobile, data management, and cognitive solutions.

Establishes project scope by studying strategic business drivers; discovering and validating business and technical requirements and parameters; obtaining input from subject-matter experts; examining and recommending changes to current business practices; developing and writing proposals.

Develops solution by formulating objectives; planning project life-cycle deliverables and resource availability and application; preparing installation and modification specifications; leading the exploration, evaluation, and design of technical solutions.

Implements solution by monitoring project progress; tracking action items; conducting design and implementation reviews; examining, researching, and resolving issues; escalating issues to appropriate authority; responding to team members' concerns; coordinating requirements with interested departments.

Assures quality solution by developing and completing test plans, maintaining project and technical documentation.

Accomplishes work requirements by orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, and coaching employees; following production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards; identifying work process improvements.

Meets cost standards by monitoring expenses, implementing cost-saving actions.

Provides project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Updates job knowledge by tracking technology and project management advances; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Leading and managing large, complex enterprise-level projects.

The projects may consist of multiple Agile teams and require integration with other activities outside the scope of the Agile teams.

Define and manage a well-defined project management process and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management.

Engineer or equivalent Masters or IT degree with a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Project Management with a software-related product, especially related to Internet and modern-day Information technologies.

Presentable personality with very good communication skills. PMP certification is required, and knowledge of project management tools is expected.

Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools:

Agile Project Management tools such as Jira/Zoho or equivalent.

Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met.

Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands.

At TechBiz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join one of our clients ' teams. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in a innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is the leading pet registration platform across North America, partnering with over 250 jurisdictions. Their mission-driven technology consolidates pet information into a single system and offers a suite of services for pet owners, community members, and shelters. These include registration, lost pet alert systems, an AI-powered pet tracker, and an upcoming mobile app dedicated to pet parenting—all aimed at ensuring pets have safe, happy homes. Their impact is measurable : more than 6 million pets enter shelters annually, but only 10% return home. The platform’s tools and resources are designed to change this.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

The platform features an intuitive online licensing system, branded web experience, real-time reporting, fulfilment, customer service, and pet-owner services. This role will focus on enhancing the Pet Owner Experience, leading the effort to redesign and implement the client’s design framework across a modern front-end architecture. The Engineering Manager will lead a blended team of internal and third-party engineers, collaborating closely with Product and Design to deliver user-centric, accessible, and high-performing features. This role reports to the Director of Software Engineering and will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices across the front-end and back-end stack.

Key Responsibilities

Drive the technical vision and roadmap for the Pet Owner Experience team.

Champion user-first design and collaborate with Product Design to implement accessible, high-quality UI components.

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of internal and third-party full-stack engineers.

Provide hands-on support with technical specifications, architecture visualization (e.g., UML), and implementation.

Collaborate with Product Managers to define features, guide technical strategy, and drive sprint planning activities.

Prioritize tasks that improve the user experience based on research and customer feedback.

Manage full software lifecycle : planning, development, quality, and delivery.

Foster innovation and continuous improvement across the stack.

Partner with engineering leadership to enhance team culture, processes, and outcomes.

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

7+ years of experience as a full-stack or specialized web engineer.

3+ years of engineering leadership experience.

Expertise with reactive front-end frameworks or server-driven UI stacks (e.g., Symfony UX, Laravel Livewire).

3+ years working with design systems (Tailwind CSS + Figma preferred).

Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB).

Familiarity with RESTful or GraphQL APIs.

Experience using Agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban) and tools like JIRA.

Track record of delivering complex technical projects with measurable impact.

Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to balance hands-on coding with team management.

Strong ownership mentality and problem-solving approach.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Nice-to-Have Skills

In-depth experience with Symfony UX (Live Components, Stimulus, Turbo).

Experience building and managing an in-house design system using Tailwind and Figma.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage (Health, Dental, Vision).

Flexible paid time off.

Fully remote work setup.

Opportunity to work with a purpose-driven organization solving real-world challenges for pets and communities.

Client Core Values (that you'll be expected to align with)

Go Big : Take bold steps, aim high, and pursue excellence.

Whatever It Takes : Deliver what you promise—no excuses.

Inspire : Bring excellence and positivity to all interactions.

Believe : Sell your vision, your work, and your outcomes.

Respect : Collaborate inclusively and appreciate all voices.

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We work closely with major silicon companies to optimise Ubuntu for their latest hardware.
As a software engineering manager you need to bring both technical and management skills to the leadership of your team. You will be leading an engineering team that works across the full Linux stack from kernel to GUI, to optimise Ubuntu, the world's most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon.
You will also represent the team in direct partner engagement as well as ensuring timely delivery on agreed project milestones.
As an engineering manager at Canonical your primary responsibility is to the people you support: ensuring that they are growing as engineers, doing valuable work, and generally having a great time at Canonical. As a lead for strong engineers, technical leadership and a solid background in software development is a must, so that you're able to challenge and grow your team members. You will have the opportunity to influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.
What you'll do

• Lead a team of distributed engineers to design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks
• Engage with commercial partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms
• Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback
• Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones
• Ensure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards
• Engage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps
• Work from home with global travel up to twice a year for up to two weeks
  

• You have worked with Linux distributions, debian packaging and high performance, server-class hardware
• You have experience working directly with customers, resolving their technical issues, interpreting their business challenges and effectively communicating how your solution will meet their needs
• You have demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
• You have understanding of agile software development methodologies
• You collaborate effectively across multiple internal teams, building trust and delivering results
• You have effective communications skills in English, both written and oral
• You have a bachelor's (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology field
  

• Learning and Development opportunities
• Annual Compensation Review
• Recognition Rewards
• Annual Leave
• Priority Pass for travel
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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At TechBiz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join one of our clients ' teams. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in a innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is the leading pet registration platform across North America, partnering with over 250 jurisdictions. Their mission-driven technology consolidates pet information into a single system and offers a suite of services for pet owners, community members, and shelters. These include registration, lost pet alert systems, an AI-powered pet tracker, and an upcoming mobile app dedicated to pet parenting—all aimed at ensuring pets have safe, happy homes. Their impact is measurable : more than 6 million pets enter shelters annually, but only 10% return home. The platform's tools and resources are designed to change this.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

The platform features an intuitive online licensing system, branded web experience, real-time reporting, fulfilment, customer service, and pet-owner services. This role will focus on enhancing the Pet Owner Experience, leading the effort to redesign and implement the client's design framework across a modern front-end architecture. The Engineering Manager will lead a blended team of internal and third-party engineers, collaborating closely with Product and Design to deliver user-centric, accessible, and high-performing features. This role reports to the Director of Software Engineering and will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices across the front-end and back-end stack.

Key Responsibilities

Drive the technical vision and roadmap for the Pet Owner Experience team.

Champion user-first design and collaborate with Product Design to implement accessible, high-quality UI components.

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of internal and third-party full-stack engineers.

Provide hands-on support with technical specifications, architecture visualization (e.g., UML), and implementation.

Collaborate with Product Managers to define features, guide technical strategy, and drive sprint planning activities.

Prioritize tasks that improve the user experience based on research and customer feedback.

Manage full software lifecycle : planning, development, quality, and delivery.

Foster innovation and continuous improvement across the stack.

Partner with engineering leadership to enhance team culture, processes, and outcomes.

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

7+ years of experience as a full-stack or specialized web engineer.

3+ years of engineering leadership experience.

Expertise with reactive front-end frameworks or server-driven UI stacks (e.g., Symfony UX, Laravel Livewire).

3+ years working with design systems (Tailwind CSS + Figma preferred).

Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB).

Familiarity with RESTful or GraphQL APIs.

Experience using Agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban) and tools like JIRA.

Track record of delivering complex technical projects with measurable impact.

Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to balance hands-on coding with team management.

Strong ownership mentality and problem-solving approach.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Nice-to-Have Skills

In-depth experience with Symfony UX (Live Components, Stimulus, Turbo).

Experience building and managing an in-house design system using Tailwind and Figma.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage (Health, Dental, Vision).

Flexible paid time off.

Fully remote work setup.

Opportunity to work with a purpose-driven organization solving real-world challenges for pets and communities.

Client Core Values (that you'll be expected to align with)

Go Big : Take bold steps, aim high, and pursue excellence.

Whatever It Takes : Deliver what you promise—no excuses.

Inspire : Bring excellence and positivity to all interactions.

Believe : Sell your vision, your work, and your outcomes.

Respect : Collaborate inclusively and appreciate all voices.

TPConnects – a global, travel content aggregation and distribution technology company – is currently seeking an Engineering Manager (Backend). The role will involve responsibilities to lead and manage the backend teams (squads), work with Product teams and contribute to resolving the technical and business challenges. The successful candidate will be joining our international team, mainly based in Dubai.

• Lead and manage the Engineering squads.
• Plan, monitor and deliver sprints and releases as agreed with Product teams.
• Be a line manager for all developers within the squad and then coach, mentor, and foster their professional growth.
• Contribute creativity and insight to solve both technical and business challenges.
• Liaise with the QA team to get the product tested and plan for the feature release.
• Work with other Technical teams to plan and support the Product ecosystems.
• Support, manage and run technical hardening initiatives (optimisation, logging, monitoring, security, etc).
• Build libraries and frameworks that support complex web applications, speed up development efficiency and improve code quality.
• Promote usability, accessibility, elegance, performance, and maintainability within the dev squads.
• Research and promote new technologies and best practices within the team.
• Recommend solution architecture by comparing the advantages and disadvantages of custom development and other alternatives.
• Document the tech solution, design options and the system technical specification.

• At least 10+ years’ experience developing Enterprise production software (not just MVPs).
• Proven track record of leading distributed teams of engineers.
• Proven track record of delivering well-tested, high-quality, maintainable projects.
• Great cross-team communication skills.
• Self-motivated, intense eagerness to learn, ready to dive deep into complex problems, and great teamwork spirit.
• Self-managed, proactive work style. Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating in a multi-national, distributed and cross-functional team environment.

TPConnects is an IATA-certified, global, travel content aggregation and distribution, SaaS and cloud technology company. We help airlines and travel agencies to distribute retail travel products through our solutions built on IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) Standard. We are a part of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). Our goal is to provide solutions that unlock retailing possibilities for the industry without the constraints of legacy systems. We have a vibrant, multi-cultural team and we celebrate and recognize our talents. We are a rapidly growing 130+ strong employees’ company, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with teams in the UK and in India. Join us to be at the forefront of airline distribution transformation.

At TPConnects, we ensure your journey with us is as smooth as a first-class flight. Here are some of the perks you can expect when you come on board:

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Annual Ticket Home: We provide you with an annual ticket home, so you can visit your loved ones.
• Performance-Based Bonus: High-flyers are rewarded! Your hard work will be recognized with a performance-based bonus.
• Relocation Package: We offer assistance to help make your move to our location as smooth and stress-free as possible.
• Coursera Access: So you can pilot your career to new altitudes.
• 30 Calendar Days Vacation: More layovers (vacations), less turbulence (work stress)!

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Location: Dubai, UAE
Leadership | Agile Delivery | Product Engineering

Lead the Code. Drive the Vision. Scale the Future of FinTech.

HR Corner Group is partnering with a leading FinTech firm in Dubai to find a passionate and highly capable Software Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams in building world-class financial products.

This is a strategic leadership role for someone who can balance hands-on technical direction with people management, Agile delivery, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, product-led environment.

To lead, coach, and scale a high-performing software engineering team , delivering secure, scalable, and customer-focused digital solutions that power next-generation finance.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor a team of backend, frontend, and full-stack engineers , fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and accountability.

• Lead performance management, hiring, onboarding , and career development for the engineering team.

• Champion best practices in clean code, testing, security, and technical documentation .

Technical Oversight & Hands-On Support

• Provide technical direction, architecture guidance , and code reviews to ensure high-quality software delivery.

• Maintain hands-on involvement as needed, especially during complex design, integration, or troubleshooting phases.

• Ensure all systems are resilient, performant, and secure , aligned with FinTech compliance standards.

Agile Delivery & Project Execution

• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle using Agile/Scrum methodologies .

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables .

• Monitor project health, scope, timelines, and team velocity to ensure timely, scalable releases.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategy

• Work closely with CTO, Product, QA, DevOps, and Data teams to align engineering efforts with broader company objectives.

• Contribute to technical roadmaps, OKRs, and strategic initiatives to scale the business effectively.

• Act as a bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management capacity .
Strong technical background with hands-on experience in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, or similar) .
Proven track record of leading Agile development teams and delivering high-impact software products.
Experience in FinTech, SaaS, or cloud-native digital platforms is highly desirable.
Deep understanding of Agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, software architecture, and secure coding standards .
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Play a key role in scaling a high-growth FinTech platform reshaping financial services in the region.
Lead a passionate engineering team building secure, customer-first digital solutions.
Enjoy a collaborative, empowering work culture in the heart of Dubai’s innovation ecosystem .
Competitive compensation, leadership autonomy, and long-term growth opportunities.

If you're a builder, a mentor, and a strategic thinker who thrives on technical excellence and team empowerment — this is your next move.

Apply now or contact HR Corner Group for a confidential conversation.