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Project Planning, Scheduling and Cost Estimating Skills

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Project Management Training Courses

Course:Project Planning, Scheduling and Cost Estimating Skills

The late delivery of projects have become the scourge of project professionals worldwide. Countless numbers of projects undertaken by organizations in the private and public sectors significantly overrun the project schedule and budget, and as a consequence fail to achieve the organization's financial and strategic objectives, often with sizable increases in costs and with substantial financial losses to the organization. Why?

This is due mainly to the failure of many project professionals to successfully apply the tools and techniques of modern project planning, scheduling and control to their projects. Likewise, the development of reliable cost estimates during the design and early conceptual stages of a proposed project are of critical importance to the success of the project.

The decision to proceed with a project is often based almost exclusively on early conceptual cost estimates, and these estimates provide the basis for the cash flow projections and forecasts used during the project feasibility study. Unreliable cost estimates can result in significant cost overruns later in the project life when it is too late to contain them.

In addition to the potential financial losses suffered by the organization, many such projects subsequently fail to deliver the required quality of outcomes intended for the project as a direct consequence of poor estimating. Budgeting inaccuracies inevitably result in lower quality workmanship and materials.

The estimating techniques and processes covered in this course will provide delegates with the necessary skills to forecast accurately the anticipated costs of projects with a focus on budget estimates, estimates for pre-construction services, estimating contractor and sub-contractor work, estimating general conditions, pricing self-performed work, estimating negotiated contracts, and performing lump sum and unit-price estimates.

This brand new day course will significantly enhance the skills and knowledge of delegates and improve their ability to properly plan and schedule their projects, as well as perform estimates at both the conceptual and detailed levels, and to compare feasible alternatives quickly and efficiently.

The Structure

This comprehensive programme consists of two modules which can be booked as a Training event, or as individual

The Goals

The Primary Objectives of the Seminar are to help delegates to:

• Gain knowledge of techniques used in resource planning and control.
• Understand the time-cost trade-offs.
• Identify risk sources and minimize their impact and learn how to sustain project momentum.
• Learn how to administer project documentation and reporting.
• Develop effective performance monitoring and control systems.
• Gain knowledge of techniques used in project estimating, from the conceptual stage to the final detailed estimate
• Understand the different types of estimates used to accurately and progressively estimate project costs
• Understand the different types of contracts based on the distribution of risk between contracting parties
• Effectively apply incentive arrangements to get the best results from the contract

The Delegates

This course is designed for project planning engineers, project cost estimators, project designers, project planners and schedulers, contracts professionals, project procurement and purchasing staff, and project control and business services professionals who have the responsibility for preparing cost estimates and project proposals in client and contracting companies.

The Process

Delegates will develop advanced project management planning, performance and control, and cost estimating and management skills and knowledge through formal and interactive learning methods. The program includes individual exercises, team projects, applicable case studies, group discussions and video material that bring to life the skills acquired throughout the course.

The material has been designed to enable delegates to apply all of the material with immediate effect at the office.

Additionally, the seminar does not assume prior knowledge of the topics covered in the course. New concepts and tools are introduced gradually to enable delegates to progress from the fundamental to the advanced concepts of project risk management.

The Benefits

• This Fundamental Program takes the practice of project planning, scheduling and estimating to a new level to ensure maximum results
• The most recent developments in the field are included to provide fresh inputs to your project management efforts
• The course takes a practical rather than a theoretical approach by introducing a case study so that new skills can be applied with immediate effect
• High quality videos of substantial projects of different kinds are screened and discussed during the seminar
• Group activities and exercises will ensure mastery of the practical application of new skills learned
• The use of software programs to facilitate the incorporation of many advanced techniques are introduced
• Related project management fields such as risk are continuously incorporated to provide an integrated view of the total project management process
• Delegates will have excellent opportunities for interaction and discussion of best practices at their respective organizations
• This course will equip delegates with the skills and knowledge to significantly improve all levels of project estimating and control in the organization
• The program will be an important stepping stone in terms of personal career development in that it prepares delegates for the internationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) exam

The Results

This intensive seminar will provide delegates with a proven set of critical skills and techniques for the development a systematic and dynamic project plan and schedule, as well as the ability and skills to develop accurate and reliable conceptual and detailed estimates used for project proposals and final estimates. This will enable delegates to:

• Integrate scope, time, resources and cost management into a dynamic, manageable plan
• Develop project network diagrams for CPM and advanced PERT calculations to identify schedule and cost risks
• Maintain continuous project performance and delivery control
• Accurately estimate and allocate project costs and resources
• Measure, forecast and control project performance by employing earned value techniques
• Compress or accelerate the schedule when required by adverse circumstances
• Manage and mitigate schedule, cost, scope, and resource risks associated with the project
• Develop line of balance schedules and velocity diagrams for repetitive or recurring work
• Benefit from the financial effects of the learning curve on recurring work
• Develop a project recovery plan for budget and schedule overruns
• Produce clear and concise project progress reports
• Integrate all relevant project elements into a cohesive and comprehensive cost estimate
• Prepare budget estimates that will enable the owner-organization to make informed decisions as to the feasibility of a potential project
• Compare the costs of alternative strategies or technical approaches to ensure the most economical project at the desired level of quality
• Structure the contract compensation arrangement to provide the highest level of incentives to complete the project on schedule and within the determined budget
• Keep accurate control of the progressive budgeting process based on the various stages of design
• Prepare accurate budget estimates through the programming phase, the schematic design phase, and finally the design development phase
• Understanding the most appropriate contracting structure to ensure the desired project results
• Apply proper risk analysis to effectively mitigate risks at minimal costs, and to determine appropriate contingencies for residual risks
• Obtain the skills required to prepare and manage the bidding process
• Prepare lump-sum, unit-price, cost plus, and time-and-materials estimates and contracts

The Core Competencies

• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Understanding of what it takes to be a successful project manager.
• Skill and confidence to plan and control projects successfully and ability to sidestep the most common project management pitfalls and problems.
• Appreciation of the philosophy, framework, standards and approaches to the delivery of the projects.
• Understanding and practicing effective project management techniques in successfully completing and handing over projects.
• Developing an initial project budget for the owner
• Determining project feasibility
• Designing the project within the owner's budget
• Evaluating alternative design concepts and project components
• Preparing bids
• Preparing cost proposals
• Establishing project budgets
• Determining the cost impacts of change orders
• Substantiating claims and resolving disputes
• Preparing a Schedule of Values
• Creating historical cost databases to improve future estimating accuracy

The Programme Content

Project Scope Planning and Definition (Fundamentals)

• Scope Planning
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Work Packages
• Statement of Work (SOW) - Technical Baseline
• Scope Execution Plan
• Triple Constraints - Time, Cost, Scope
• Project Quality Issues
• Resource Requirements

Project Schedule Planning and Critical Path Method

• Precedence Network Diagramming
• Job Logic Relationship Chart
• Critical Path Analysis
• Project Float Analysis
• Lead and Lag Scheduling
• Activity Duration Estimation
• Milestone Charts
• Production and Productivity Planning
• Resource and Cost Allocation

Resource Allocation and Resource Levelling

• Management of Resources
• Planning and Scheduling Limited Resources
• Resource Allocation Algorithms for Resource Prioritisation
• Solving Resource Contention
• Resource Levelling when Project Duration is Fixed
• The Brooks Method of Resource Allocation
• Increasing the Workforce
• Solving Interruptions to the Schedule
• Scheduling Overtime

Accelerating the Project Schedule

• Circumstances Requiring Project Acceleration
• Time-Cost-Scope Trade-off
• Project Time Reduction
• Direct Project Costs
• Indirect Project Costs
• Options for Accelerating the Schedule
• Crashing the Schedule - How?
• Pre-Accelerated Schedule
• Developing a Crash Cost Table
• Acceleration in Practice
• The Optimal Acceleration Point
• Gantt Chart for Accelerated Schedule
• Network Activity Risk Profiles
• Additional Considerations
• Multiple Critical Paths
• Project Cost Reduction
• Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
• Path Convergence Analysis
• Solving the Path Convergence Problem
• Normal Distribution
• PERT, Probability and Standard Deviation Formulae
• Calculating the Standard Deviation
• Standard Deviation for Critical Path
  • Z-Values: The Probability of Project Completion at a Required Date
• True Critical Path
• Network Activity Risk Profiles

Line of Balance Scheduling - The Planning of Recurring Activities

• Preparing a Line of Balance Schedule
• Velocity Diagrams and Linear Scheduling
• Velocity Diagram Production Rate Calculations
• Linear Sequence of Activities as a Series of Velocity Diagrams
• Balancing the Schedule
• Calculations for a Line of Balance Schedule
• Line of Balance Formulae
  • Target Units per Week
  • Determining Crew Size
  • Actual Rate of Output
  • Time to Complete One Activity
  • Elapsed Time for Recurring Activity
• Slope of Line from Activity Start to Activity Finish
• Balanced Project Schedule without Buffers (Finish-Start)
• Comparison of Unbalanced with Balanced Schedules
• Measuring Planned Progress on Schedule
• Velocity Diagram Reflecting Expected Conditions
• Actual Progress and Work Conditions
• Variable Conditions

Project Execution Management, Control and Reporting

• Progress Tracking and Monitoring
• Project Cost Management
• Earned Value Control Process
• Schedule Variances
• Cost Variances
• Progress Control Charts - Trend Analysis
• Schedule and Cost Variance Forecasting
• Labour Management and Cost Control
• Materials Management and Cost Control
• Earned Value Analysis
• Earned Value Reporting

Project Recovery Plan Development

• Project Variance Analysis and Quantification
• Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
• Cost Performance Index (CPI)
• Setting Schedule and Cost Control Limits
• Project Recovery Data Assessment
• Schedule and Cost Recovery Analysis
• Schedule and Cost Recovery Plan
• Project Recovery Baselines and Controls
• The estimating life cycle
• Phases of the Design Process
  • Programming phase
  • Schematic design
  • Design development
  • Construction documents
• Estimating accuracy by phase
• Rough Order of Magnitude Estimates (Broad Scope Estimates)
• Basic procedures
• Unit-price contracts
• Cost-plus contract with guaranteed maximum price (GMP)
• Bid method
• Negotiated method
• Quantity take-off
• Types of construction contracts
• Procurement methods
• Pre-construction services
• Risk analysis and contingencies
• Adjustments to Project Cost for Broad Scope Estimates
• PERT Project Cost Analysis
• The Normal Distribution Curve
• Z-Value Table
• The Probability of Project Completion within Budget
• Estimating Project Unit Cost by Using the Standard Deviation
• Estimating the Project Unit Cost at a Required Probability
• The Probability of Completing the Project at a Required Cost
• PERT vs Standard Deviation & Z-Values
• Adjustments to Estimates Based on Previous Projects
• Adjustments for Time
• Review: Future Value of Money
• Review: Present Value of Money
• Equivalent Annual Interest Rate
• Index to Adjust for Time
• Equivalent Compound Interest
• Location Index for Construction
• Adjustments for Location
• Adjustments for Size
• Combined Adjustments
• Economic Price Adjustment
• Estimating Durations based on the Learning Curve Effect
• Estimating Costs based on the Learning Curve Effect
• Unit-Cost Adjustments
• Learning Curves
• Estimating by design phase
• Request for proposal
• Development of pre-construction services estimate
• Pre-construction services contract
• Budget control log
• Pre-estimate activities
• Solicitation of lump-sum bids
• Work Breakdown Structure
• Estimating team
• Scheduling the estimating work
• Subcontractors and major suppliers
• Accuracy and error prevention
• Pricing self-performed work
• Recap sheet
• Materials
• Labour
• Applying pricing factors
• Summary recap
• Project summary schedule
• Elements of the general conditions estimate
• Final document review
• Completing the bid summary
• Final mark-ups
• Validating the estimate
• Estimating subcontractor work
• Estimating General Conditions
• Completing the estimate
• Unit price bid forms
• Materials
• Labour
• Indirect labour
• Subcontractors
• Recap summary sheet
• Direct-to-indirect cost factor
• Variation-in-quantity contract provision
• Bid finalisation
• Documents
• Strategies
• Fee determination for negotiated contracts
• Home office overhead
• Fee structure
• Cost savings split
• Strategies for responding to the Request for Proposal
• Documents to be included with the Request for Proposal
• General Contractor interview and selection process
• Negotiated subcontract
• Cost proposals for negotiated contracts

Contract Types and Compensation Arrangements

• Risk distribution in contracting
• Contract types according to risk distribution
• Fixed Price Contracts
• Firm Fixed Price
• Fixed Price with Economic Adjustment
• Incentive Contracts
• Fixed Price Incentive
• Cost Reimbursement
• Time-and-Materials
• Power-sizing techniques (Capacity Ratios)
• Design-to-cost-estimates
• Adjusting for Project Type and Quality Level
• Features Determining the Quality Level (Grade) of a Structure
• Adjusting for Quality Level by Using a Costing Publication

Project Planning, Scheduling and Cost Estimating Skills

Project Cost Estimating Skills: Planning for Performance Excellence II

The Complete Course on Project Management

Earned Value Management for Project Performance Measurement

Project Management Essentials Defining and Managing Project Success

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The Role
Objective of the Role: The Software Development Engineer is responsible for analyzing user requirements, designing scalable solutions, coding, testing, and deploying software applications. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, robust, and user-friendly systems that meet business and customer needs. Key Responsibilities: Software Design & Development: • Analyze user requirements to design and implement tailored software solutions. • Collaborate with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts. • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code based on detailed specifications. • Integrate internal systems and third-party software to deliver complete solutions. Testing, Deployment & Maintenance: • Verify and deploy software to ensure smooth operation and usability. • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software to maintain functionality and improve performance. • Expand and update software as needed to meet evolving user or business requirements. Cross-Functional Coordination: • Work closely with project managers, UX designers, systems analysts, graphic designers, and marketing teams. • Ensure that software design aligns with business goals and user experience standards. Documentation & Reporting: • Create clear and comprehensive technical documentation for reference, maintenance, and reporting. • Gather user feedback to identify improvement areas and recommend solutions.

Requirements
Required Experience & Education: • Proven experience in software development or a similar IT engineering role. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Technical Skills: • Proficient in writing efficient, scalable, and clean code using modern programming languages. • Strong understanding of software integration, deployment, and debugging practices. • Experience with version control systems, software testing tools, and deployment frameworks. Core Competencies: • Ability to design software architecture based on user needs and technical feasibility. • Skilled in analyzing user requirements and translating them into functional software solutions. • Familiarity with third-party integration and software component optimization. • Attention to detail and commitment to software quality and performance. Interpersonal Skills: • Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork. • Able to accept feedback and contribute to iterative development cycles. • Proactive problem-solving and a continuous improvement mindset. Personal Attributes: • Detail-oriented, creative, and motivated by innovation. • Able to manage multiple tasks and deliver projects within deadlines. • Passionate about technology and committed to delivering high-performance solutions.

About the company
Cloud Spaces, Aldar group's pioneering brand is a business and lifestyle co-working space with a lively and welcoming environment that is ideal for those looking for an inspiring place to work. It is Middle East's first coworking space located within a shopping mall, Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi ,our flagship location becoming the first shopping mall in this region to harbour such a concept within its premises. Our recent Expansion in Abu Dhabi Global Market financial centre has also given international clients a platform to conduct business and grow in the region. We offer a variety of contemporary and modern workspaces designed to deliver comfort and spark motivation. A co-working space solutions for anyone who is a creative entrepreneur, freelancer , large business entity or an SME by creating an environment to work, connect and collaborate. It is designed to offer a variety of solutions to suit work needs and unleash creativity, from fully furnished office suites, to spacious and ventilated lounges, sound-proof cubicles, open work desks and fully-equipped meeting rooms. Opportunity to work within a community and meet other professionals, and give a platform for business to grow to greater heights. The coworking zones make it easy for professionals from different companies to meet and form mutually beneficial business relationships. Considering the expansion plans, the company is looking out for professionals from various sectors who are committed and are ready to strive with the companies vision.

Title:
Planning & Project Control Specialist
"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."
KBR is looking for a Specialist Planning PMC project with Onshore/Offshore Project experience to be based at Abu Dhabi.
Experience required:
+ Minimum Overall 16+ years of oil & gas experience.
+ Previous ADNOC projects and PMC experiences are a must.
+ Experience within EPC & Detail Engineering projects.
+ Experience in Projects involving Onshore/Offshore Gas Processing Plants.
+ Must have at least 5 Years experience working on Onshore and offshore projects.
+ Bachelor's degree in engineering is a must.
Interested and suitable candidates who are matching the above criteria please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

Project Director – Transport Planning - (ENG-L9.44)

Requisition #

ENG-L9.44

Job title

Project Director – Transport Planning

Category

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and sharing a sense of urgency. People who have an impact on our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Project Director – Transport Planning (UAE based) to lead the development of strategic transport masterplans that shape the future of mobility in cities and regions. This role requires deep expertise in long-term transport planning, policy formulation, and integration of future mobility solutions to support sustainable urban growth. The candidate will be responsible for guiding clients through complex planning challenges and delivering transformative, high-impact strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development of national, regional, and city-level Transport Masterplans, aligned with long-term urban growth, sustainability, and economic development goals
• Develop integrated multi-modal mobility strategies that support accessibility, livability, and carbon reduction
• Shape policy frameworks and high-level mobility strategies that enable innovation, efficiency, and inclusivity in transport systems

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to government agencies, urban developers, and infrastructure clients
• Lead high-level consultations and workshops with public and private stakeholders to build consensus around transport visions and investment priorities
• Translate complex urban mobility needs into clear, actionable strategies

Future Mobility & Innovation

• Guide the integration of emerging mobility trends (e.g., shared mobility, electric vehicles, Mobility-as-a-Service, autonomous transport) into planning frameworks
• Advise on smart mobility policies, governance structures, and funding mechanisms to support modern urban transport ecosystems

Project & Team Management

• Oversee a portfolio of large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget
• Lead and mentor teams of planners, urban designers, policy analysts, and engineers
• Coordinate with technical and digital teams to integrate spatial analysis, GIS, and data-driven planning tools into the strategic planning process

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new project opportunities in strategic transport planning across public and private sectors
• Prepare high-quality technical proposals and contribute to market positioning efforts in the region
• Support the company’s growth by expanding its reputation in strategic mobility planning and future transport systems

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Transport Planning, Urban Planning, or related discipline
• 15+ years of progressive experience in transport strategy and policy, with a strong portfolio of leading complex masterplanning projects
• Proven experience delivering transport plans at city, regional, or national levels
• In-depth understanding of mobility trends, land use integration, sustainability principles, and transport governance
• Visionary leadership and strategic thinking
• Excellent stakeholder and client management
• Expertise in sustainable and future-focused transport planning
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Team leadership and collaboration in multidisciplinary environments

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.

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Overview

Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models to solve business problems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI integration , translate client requirements into scalable AI-powered solutions , and provide consulting expertise on AI strategies, tools, and implementation. Stay up to date with the latest AI/ML frameworks, tools, and industry trends , ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models to solve business problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI integration .
• Translate client requirements into scalable AI-powered solutions .
• Provide consulting expertise on AI strategies, tools, and implementation.
• Stay up to date with the latest AI/ML frameworks, tools, and industry trends .
• Ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or related field .
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages .
• Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or other AI frameworks .
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for AI/ML solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and consulting skills .
• Strong communication and ability to present AI solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects .
• Collaborative and innovative work environment .
• Career growth and continuous learning opportunities .
• Be part of an international, forward-thinking team .

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Posted 5 days ago

Full time

Dubai, AE

Senior

Salary Range: To be discussed

Full Job Description

Summary

InvestSky streamlines investing for the MENA region, enabling social interaction, market insights, and portfolio creation. Key tasks include scalable solutions, data models, and architecture innovations.

About InvestSky

We're on a mission to make investing accessible to all. Our goal is to offer an all-in-one investing solution. With InvestSky, people no longer have to get lost in multiple apps, drown in fragmented communities across social media in search of investment insights, or pay high fees to make an investment. InvestSky offers an all-in-one solution to a more efficient and enjoyable investing journey for MENA investors, both new and experienced.

With InvestSky you can:

1. Mingle: get social, meet like-minded folk, follow friends, exchange ideas.
2. Discover: build your knowledge and understand the market with our advanced tools to gain insights.
3. Create: buy your favourite stocks and build your portfolio.

We are looking for someone passionate about building the next big thing and making a true impact in the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Implement high-quality solutions in a timely manner, designed and built to last and to scale.
2. Translate designs and wireframes into API skeletons and component architectures.
3. Identify new libraries/patterns/platforms that we should study/adopt to continuously improve our architecture.
4. Prototype new features and wireframes cross-functionally with the product team.
5. Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
6. Design scalable data models and architecture.
7. Contribute to planning roadmaps and integration plans.
8. Conduct cost, performance, and security assessments.
9. Demonstrate strong computer science fundamentals in system design, data structures, and algorithms.
10. Show strong proficiency in database design and software architecture.
11. Exhibit strong expertise in Python.
12. Have experience with writing and maintaining unit tests.
13. Demonstrate strong proficiency in server languages and frameworks, understanding their pros and cons.
14. Possess SQL/NoSQL databases and database architecture skills.
15. Have hands-on experience with cloud platforms (strong experience with GCP is a plus).

Accountability and Ownership: A self-driven individual who can build and maintain high-scale projects end to end.

Nice-to-have

1. Familiarity with container orchestration systems (preferably Kubernetes).
2. Experience in implementing consumer-facing services at early-stage startups.
3. Basic understanding of the financial and investment ecosystems.

Compensation and Benefits

Market-standard compensation; generous Employee Stock Ownership Plan in line with our belief that our employees should be owners of the company and not just contributors; you'll never have to pay for our premium paid plans. Join us as part of a founding team building something revolutionary in FinTech in the region.

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Posted: 3 days ago

Employment Type: Full time

Location: Dubai, AE

Level: Senior

Salary Range: To be discussed

Company Overview

InvestSky simplifies investing with an all-in-one platform for MENA investors. We're hiring passionate individuals to build scalable solutions and contribute to FinTech innovation in the region.

About InvestSky

We're on a mission to make investing accessible to all. Our goal is to offer an all-in-one investing solution. With InvestSky, people no longer have to get lost in multiple apps, drown in fragmented communities across social media in search of investment insights, or pay high fees to make an investment. InvestSky offers an all-in-one solution to a more efficient and enjoyable investing journey for the MENA investors, both new and experienced ones.

With InvestSky, you can:

1. Mingle: get social, meet like-minded folk, follow friends, exchange ideas
2. Discover: build your knowledge and understand the market with our advanced tools to gain insights
3. Create: buy your favourite stocks and build your portfolio

We are looking for someone passionate about building the next big thing and making a true impact in the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Implement high-quality solutions in a timely manner, designed and built to last and to scale.
2. Translate designs and wire-frames into API skeletons and component architectures.
3. Identify new libraries/patterns/platforms that we should study/adopt to continuously improve our architecture.
4. Prototype new features and wire-frames cross-functionally with the product team.
5. Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
6. Design scalable data models and architecture.
7. Contribute to planning, roadmaps, and integration plans.
8. Conduct cost, performance, and security assessments.

Required Qualifications

1. Strong computer science fundamentals in system design, data structures, algorithms.
2. Strong proficiency in Database Design and Software Architecture.
3. Strong expertise in Python.
4. Experience with writing and maintaining unit tests.
5. Strong proficiency in server languages, frameworks and understanding their pros & cons.
6. SQL / NoSQL databases and Database architecture skills.
7. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (strong experience with GCP is a plus).
8. Accountability and Ownership: Self-driven individual who can build and maintain high scale projects end to end.

Nice-to-have

1. Familiarity with container orchestration systems (preferably Kubernetes).
2. Experience in implementing consumer-facing services at early-stage startups.
3. Basic understanding of the financial and investment ecosystems.

Compensation and Benefits

Market-standard compensation; generous Employee Stock Ownership Plan in line with our belief that our employees should be owners of the company and not just contributors; you'll never have to pay for our premium paid plans. Being part of a founding team building something revolutionary in FinTech in the region.

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Software Development Engineer Frontend - InvestSky

Full time

Dubai, AE

Senior

Salary Range: To be discussed

About InvestSky

We're on a mission to make investing accessible to all. Our goal is to offer an all-in-one investing solution. With InvestSky, people no longer have to get lost in multiple apps, drown in fragmented communities across social media in search of investment insights, or pay high fees to make an investment. InvestSky offers an all-in-one solution to a more efficient and enjoyable investing journey for the MENA investors, both new and experienced ones.

With InvestSky you can:

1. Mingle: get social, meet like-minded folk, follow friends, exchange ideas
2. Discover: build your knowledge and understand the market with our advanced tools to gain insights
3. Create: buy your favourite stocks and build your portfolio

We are looking for someone passionate about building the next big thing and making a true impact in the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Implement high-quality solutions in a timely manner, designed and built to last and to scale.
2. Study the API design and give feedback on the structure for optimized implementation on frontend.
3. Identify new libraries/patterns/platforms that we should study/adopt to continuously improve our architecture.
4. Prototyping new features and wireframes cross-functionally with the product team.
5. Contribute to planning roadmaps and integration plans.

Nice to have

1. Experience in implementing consumer-facing products at early-stage startups.
2. Basic understanding of the financial and investment ecosystems.

Market-standard compensation;

Generous Employee Stock Ownership Plan in line with our belief that our employees should be owners of the company and not just contributors;

You'll never have to pay for our premium paid plans ;) Being part of a founding team building something revolutionary in FinTech in the region.

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The Role
Charterhouse is representing a confidential client building a next-generation AI-enhanced Network Operating System (NOS) from the ground up. This is a greenfield opportunity free from legacy constraints and uncompromising on quality. The opportunity is open to a Principal SDET ready to lead testing strategy or a Senior SDET focused on scalable automation. The role provides the chance to shape how modern networking software is validated at scale. The SDET plays a key role in ensuring networking software performs reliably in real-world, not only in controlled environments but also under the pressure of massive data flows and complex deployments. This role provides a rare opportunity to work on a brand-new NOS platform, free from legacy constraints, where quality is built in from the start and testing is treated as a first-class engineering discipline. As a Principal SDET, responsibilities include defining and implementing the testing strategy for networking software powering global infrastructure, working directly with the CTO to architect systems that validate everything from microsecond-level packet processing to network-wide protocol convergence. The position involves developing automated testing systems that can keep pace of a fast-moving, next-generation NOS. Core activities include writing tests to ensure protocols like BGP, OSPF, and MPLS perform as expected and meet with industry standards. The role requires direct involvement with CI/CD pipelines to identity and resolve issues before they reach production, as well as designing realistic network simulations to test system limits. Close collaboration with engineering teams to build quality checks directly into new features from the start.

Requirements
The ideal candidate for SDET should have strong Python programming skills with the ability to write test code that is clean, extensible, and maintainable. A solid grasp of networking fundamentals is essential, along with experience using test frameworks like Pytest or Nose. Proficiency with Linux systems, containers, virtualization, and OS-level debugging is required, as well as experience with CI/CD experience and a tenacious approach to debugging. For Principal-level candidates, a minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in testing or quality engineering is expected, ideally with a background in large-scale systems. A strong understanding of networking, advanced Python skills and proven expertise in testing distributed environments effectively are essential. Knowledge of performance testing and experience building CI/CD pipelines for software that needs to run reliably in production are also highly valued. The role requires the capability to design test frameworks that simplify complex validation scenarios and to build network simulations that reflect production-level complexity. Candidate must be able to debug deep system interactions and design testing approaches that provide actionable insights into system behavior. Experience in establishing scalable quality processes is advantageous. Additional strengths include experience validating routing protocols in production environments, stress-testing systems at scale and familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Ansible or Terraform. Network simulation expertise using GNS3, EVE-NG, or custom frameworks is also highly desirable. Contributions to open-source testing frameworks and a history of building quality-focused engineering cultures are strong differentiators. Alongside the technical skills, excellent verbal and communication skills in English are essential.

About the company
The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets. Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.