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ElKotob.com Ltd (http://elkotob.com) is one of the fast growing Book-seller in Egypt.
ElKotob.com specializes in IT development and operations services. We are currently looking for dynamic, experienced individuals to build and be part of our Offices in Alexandria and Cairo. We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a friendly, professional, rapidly expanding company.


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[REF: LSA] - Linux System Administrator.

The Book Depository is looking for talented System Administrators to join our team in Alexandria. Founded in 2004 to make 'All Books available to all', we focus on selling 'less of more' rather than 'more of less', with over 9 million titles available for dispatch within 48 hours from our UK fulfilment centre. We are one of the world’s fastest growing booksellers, and in November 2011 we became part of the Amazon.com family of companies. This role is responsible for systems architecture, support and security, along with supporting local LAMP systems and developers. Our ideal candidate is a confident self-starter, loves identifying and solving problems, communicates well in English, can plan and manage their tasks effectively, and is passionate about technology and the web.

Responsibilities

  • Day to day monitoring, support and development of our production server and network environment.
  • Support of local operations and development teams in their work on databases, back-end software development, front-end websites, and other mission-critical systems.
  • Provide systems support in and out of office hours.
  • Collaborate effectively with Egypt, UK and US partner teams.
  • Provide application and hardware support to business users (technical and non-technical) on Windows laptops and desktops
  • Respect the view of the broader technical team and conform to security, testing and scripting standards as they are agreed

Basic Qualifications

  • Linux System Administration, ideally CentOS, RedHat or SuSE.
  • Apache, PHP and MySQL expertise.
  • Good familiarity with TCP/IP protocols and applications.
  • Great communication skills coupled with a strong desire for personal development and learning.
  • Good understanding of distributed systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Nagios, Nginx or Cisco software environments.
  • Domain knowledge of eCommerce processing including search, payment processing, order processing, data protection and security.
  • Understanding of scaling technologies and solutions.
  • Knowledge of books, bookselling, retail and related markets.
  • Security, penetration testing and threat detection tools.
[REF: JSA] - Junior Systems Administrator(Linux).

Technical skills

  • Educated to high degree level or equivalent, preferably with B. Sc. In Computer Science / Computer Engineering / B.Sc. in engineering or IT related degree.
  • 2+ years of system administration experince
  • General Systems Administration of Linux, Firewall servers.
  • Server support (application and network configuration).
  • Implement back-up and recovery strategies.
  • IT accounts maintenance including mail, quotas, access.
  • Installation, support and troubleshooting of Linux and Windows XP operating systems.
  • Knowledge of Linux should be up to the detailed installations and fine configurations.
  • Excellent knowledge of:
    - DNS,
    - Server Cluster,
    - DB Servers, and
    - Mail Servers.
  • Knowledge of shell scripting and automation.
  • Appropriate Certifications are a plus.
  • Experience in Windows Servers platforms is a plus.

Other Skills

  • Dynamic, quick learner, passionate about technology and eager to learn.
  • Team player: Ability to work in team and deliver under strict deadlines.
  • Excellent command of English (spoken & written).
  • Self Organized.
[REF:HD-TS] - Help Desk / Technical Support

Role summary:

  • He will be responsible for providing high quality first level support to users including identification, escalation, referral, and follow-up on desktop, network, and applications issues, as well as documenting and tracking support activities.
As a help desk/Technical support you will be responsible for:
  • Installation, support and troubleshooting of Linux, Mac OS & Windows and third-party software component.
  • Identification, escalation, referral, and follow-up on level 1 and 2 desktop, network, and applications issues.
  • Documentation of system configurations & inventory of all desktop hardware & software, log all help desk interactions.
  • Stay current with system information, changes and updates.
  • Tracking & documenting support activities.
  • Obtaining hardware/software quotes and processing purchase requisition forms.
  • Maintenance/update of hardware/software inventory.
  • Train computer users.

Technical skills

  • Educated to high degree level or equivalent.
  • Deep knowledge of TCP/IP
  • Experience in Linux is a plus.
  • A+ Certification is a plus.
  • ICDL Certification is a plus.

Other Skills

  • Dynamic, quick learner, passionate about technology and eager to learn.
  • Team player: Ability to work in a team and deliver under strict deadlines.
  • Must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have excellent organizational skills.
  • Good command of English (spoken & written).
  • Self Organized.
[REF: FLCSS] - Foreign Languages Customer Service Staff.

We are currently seeking committed and enthusiastic English Speaking Customer Service Assistants, also other languages are required (German - French - Japanese - Spanish).

Role Summary

    Your daily duties will involve, but are not necessarily limited to, answering general customer email enquiries and liaising with other departments and our suppliers to ensure that customer enquiries are dealt with smoothly and efficiently, ensuring that our customers enjoy the experience of shopping with the Book Depository.

Skills

    The role would suit a well motivated graduate, who is flexible, computer literate, and who possesses excellent spoken and written English. Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Excel software packages would be a big advantage. Good interpersonal skills are also required. You may be required to undertake shift work. This is an ideal role for a customer focused individual who takes pride in helping people and looks for satisfaction from their role.
[REF: SSD-J] - Senior Java Developer .

Technical skills

  • B.Sc in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering is prefered, or IT related degree.
  • 3+ years working as in software developing in which at least 1 year as a senior.
  • Deep knowledge of core Java programming.
  • Good OOP skills and practice.
  • Expert using Net Beans
  • Knowledge of AJAX, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, and XSLT.
  • Experience of web services design, development and implementation.
  • Knowledge of Apache, HTTP and SSL.
  • Requirement analysis and code documentation skills.
  • UML knowledge and skills.
  • Strong database Programming capabilities
  • Appropriate Certifications are a plus.

Other Skills

  • Dynamic, quick learner, leader, passionate about technology and eager to learn.
  • Excellent Leadership skills: ability to lead a team of junior / senior developers.
  • Excellent Research skills.
  • Excellent command of English (spoken & written).
  • Excellent presentation and management skills.
  • Excellent documentation skills.
  • Self Organized.
  • Ability to work in team and deliver under strict deadlines.
[REF: JSD-J] - Junior Java Developer .

Technical skills

  • B.Sc in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering is prefered, or IT related degree.
  • 1+ years working as in software developing
  • Deep knowledge of core Java programming.
  • Good OOP skills and practice.
  • Expert using Net Beans
  • Knowledge of AJAX, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, and XSLT.
  • Experience of web services design, development and implementation.
  • Knowledge of Apache, HTTP and SSL.
  • Requirement analysis and code documentation skills.
  • UML knowledge and skills.
  • Strong database Programming capabilities
  • Appropriate Certifications are a plus.

Other Skills

  • Dynamic, quick learner, leader, passionate about technology and eager to learn.
  • Excellent Leadership skills: ability to lead a team of junior / senior developers.
  • Excellent Research skills.
  • Excellent command of English (spoken & written).
  • Excellent presentation and management skills.
  • Excellent documentation skills.
  • Self Organized.
  • Ability to work in team and deliver under strict deadlines.
[REF: APP-S] - Application Support .

Responsibilities

  • Day to day monitoring, support and development of our live system.
  • Provide application support to business users (technical and non-technical) in and out of office hours.
  • Collaborate effectively with Egypt and UK partner teams.
  • Responds promptly to client needs and solicits feedback to improve service; meets commitments.

Qualifications

  • B. Sc. In Computer Science, Information Systems or IT related degree.
  • Apache, PHP and MySQL expertise.
  • Apache, PHP and MySQL expertise.
  • Good knowledge base of Linux operating systems.
  • Great communication skills coupled with a strong desire for personal development and learning.
  • Knowledge of books, book-selling, retail and related markets is preferred.
  • Previous experience troubleshooting application-related problems is preferred.

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