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Job description / Role
The Alshaya eGroup is a diverse organisation supporting corporate, warehouse and retail specific IT infrastructure and systems. We have software teams creating and developing in-house applications and product teams optimising and integrating major third party solutions. The rate of growth across divisions and geographies means we are constantly evaluating how we provide robust, scalable and business enabling infrastructure and systems in line with global benchmark standards.
The Role:
The Product Developer Lead is responsible for the architecture, design and construction of the software product and works very closely with the Kuwait product development streams to ensure that product design meets overall solution architecture implemented across the company. You will investigate, analyse and make recommendations regarding technology improvements, upgrades and modifications and lead a team of software engineers to construct solutions.
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements:
* Extensive experience in Java/J2EE/Swing programming and web application development using GWT/GXT, CSS and JavaScript is mandatory.
* Extensive experience in the design and architecture of software solutions.
* Extensive experience in database design, data modeling, DDL and DML for backend development on MySQL and Oracle databases.
* Extensive experience in developing web services and working with XML, JSON formats.
* Extensive experience in code version control systems and continuous integration systems.
* Extensive Linux/Unix development experience
* Experience in configuring and working with JBOSS application servers.
* Knowledge of NoSQL databases and mobile development will be an advantage
* Minimum 6 years' solid software development experience including leading multiple product development teams is essential
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.