Technical Manager

We are seeking a candidate responsible for overseeing the technical execution of projects, managing infrastructure, software development, and information security systems. Ensures all initiatives align with business objectives, customer requirements, and security standards.

Job Location:  Sharjah, UAE

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Participate in clients’ project teams to manage the timely delivery of technical elements, validations, and post-sale issue resolutions

Systems and Solutions Development

• Manage the development of systems and solutions, and implement changes as needed to ensure both internal and external deliverables are completed on time and according to requirements.

Technical Infrastructure Management

• Oversee service agreements and provide support for various systems and solutions to ensure smooth and uninterrupted technical operations.
• Periodically review and approve departmental policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure alignment with business goals and security standards.

Industrialization

• Prepare all technical elements required for production, including data processing, personalization scripts, and test tools, etc.

Data Processing

• Manage the availability of various inputs (data, scripts, job validation, etc.) for the personalization department.

Security Certifications

• Manage security policies and procedures in compliance with scheme standards.
• Participate in periodic Security Management Group meetings to review the implementation of security measures (as required by Visa, MasterCard, PCI-DSS).
• Oversee external security audits to ensure timely renewal of certifications (Visa, MasterCard, PCI-DSS, GSM-SAS, UPI).

Pre-Sales Support

• Assist the Sales Team during pre-sales meetings with potential clients by presenting the company’s products and services.

Prototyping and Product Qualification

• Ensure the preparation of prototypes and proofs of concept. Lead the qualification of test cards in coordination with the customer’s technical team to secure sign-off on Acceptance Plans.
• Assist the Marketing team in developing product brochures by validating technical data used in product documentation.

EMV Expertise

• Develop Perso Scripts.
• Create Perso Profiles for Visa, Mastercard, UPI, AMEX, etc.
• Develop DLL for Perso Machine Integration.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Minimum 5 years in a technical management role
• At least 2 years of hands-on programming experience
• Experience with Smart Card technology is a plus.
• Proficient in C++, Java, XML, C#, VB.Net
• Strong understanding of technical infrastructure and data processing
• Experience with security audits and certifications.

Should you meet the qualifications outlined above, kindly submit your application as provided below.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.