Job Description

Element has an opportunity for an IT Analyst / Programmer to join the Business Systems IT team in Dubai, UAE

The successful candidate will be actively involved in project start-up, requirements capture, requirements specification, functional specifications, documentation (system and user), development, implementation, testing and training of project stakeholders where appropriate, interfacing with technical, business and operations staff at all levels throughout the business.

Responsibilities

Responsible for designing; coding, testing, debugging and documenting in-house developed applications. Involvement in all the development lifecycle phases as required Communicate effectively with technical, business, operations and support audiences and use specialist knowledge to engage them appropriately Carry out specifications design that includes translating users' business requirements into a technical solution (functional and interface design) Use business knowledge to identify improvements to current processes and evaluate technology solutions to business needs Work independently to support requirements gathering and analysis. This process encompasses studying and defining the scope and objectives in relation to business requirements and prioritization of features and functions of new or existing systems Perform testing and validation of systems Provide technical and end-user support for systems in multiple geographic regions Delivering a high level of customer service both face to face and remotely Produce high quality technical and end-user support documentation Skills / Qualifications

A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering with a strong drive and interest to learn new technologies quickly and work in a fast-paced software development environment 4+ years software development experience building large-scale applications in C#, .NET / .NET Core 5.0 / ASP.NET MVC, Javascript / Jquery Experience working within Agile practices and knowledge of Agile values & principles and have an exceptional understanding and experience of building applications in distributed systems architecture (Microservices, Event-Driven Services) Experience of database structures and a working knowledge of MS SQL and Transact SQL Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (SharePoint, Office 365, PowerApps, Flow etc.) Knowledge of DevOps and Power BI is added advantage Experience with scripting languages such as Python / Pearl / Shell and familiar with HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, AJAX, SOAP, XML, JSON Experience in mobile development (Android / iOS / Xamarin) is an added advantage Design & development of web services and API, working experience in developing mobile projects in Xamarin with Native & Forms Exposure to Angular, react, cue and flutter is desirable #LI-SR1 Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 7,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization. Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.