PTL LTD – Head of Technical Solutions

An opportunity has arisen for interested candidates to join PTL Limited as a Head of Technical Solutions. Based in Malta and reporting to the Managing Director, the role will oversee the services provided by a team of systems engineers, hardware support engineers and ATM technicians, together with the related company warehouse operations.

PTL Limited is looking for a person with a mature mindset, to assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the Technical Solutions department. Managing a team of experienced resources, the role will work closely with the Head of Operations and Enterprise Architecture, and Head of Business Development to develop/enhance the technology roadmap for the organisation and deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Main Responsibilities

• Developing the operational systems, processes and policies in support of PTL’s mission, specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business processes and organisational planning;
• Managing and increasing the effectiveness and productivity of the Technical solutions department as well as coordination and communication with other departments and other business functions;
• Assisting in the evaluation of opportunities and making recommendations to develop new lines of business;
• Provide guidance in product and vendor selection as appropriate for specific projects;
• Ensuring that technology standards and best practices are adhered to across the organization and comply with all company policies and procedures;
• Be a point of reference to the various departments in order to optimise the company’s service deliverables and be accountable for the on time and quality delivery of projects.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the provision of technical support services.
• Coaching and mentoring team members in support of continuous improvement.

PTL Limitied

PTL is a long-established IT company providing enterprise-level IT solutions in Malta and it forms part of Harvest Technology plc. PTL partners major names like IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, Lenovo, and NCR. PTL has a team of more than 60 dynamic professionals, experts in business integration, enterprise-wide solutions and contracted outsourcing. PTL’s multi-disciplinary team services a prestigious client base in Malta.PTL is an equal opportunities employer.

Requirements

• Master’s level degree in Engineering, Business Administration or other ICT related fields;
• At least 6 years’ experience in leading teams of systems engineers / technicians providing technical support, or managed service to customers
• Experience in designing, implementing and documenting enterprise-level systems;
• At least 8 years hands-on experience in technical solutions delivery and project management of IT Enterprise Projects in a customer-facing environment;
• Must possess reporting, forecasting and budgeting experience;
• Solid technical background with a good understanding of different platforms and technologies related to network and systems engineering (such as Cisco Networking, Server and SAN technologies, MS Azure, Database systems, Linux environments, etc.);
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Must possess advanced time management skills, being able to prioritise and multi-task when covering multiple issues;
• Applicants with specialised technical industry certifications relevant to the role and a recognised certification in project management will be given preference.

A remuneration package commensurate to the applicant experience and ability to display aptitude shall be offered to the right candidate. Additional benefits include Health Insurance, free on-site parking facilities, scholastic sponsorships and opportunity to obtain industry certifications.

Prospective candidates should submit a detailed CV with a covering letter to [email protected] by 20th January 2021. Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence and acknowledged after closing date.

APCO Systems – Business Development Administrator

APCOPAY is seeking to recruit a Business Development Administrator to join the dynamic team. APCOPAY is part of Harvest Technology plc and is a market leader in payment solutions, offering eCommerce processing solutions for debit, credit cards and other payment options. APCOPAY processes 100 currencies across 40 acquiring banks and in excess of 240 alternative payments to over 1200 merchants in 25 countries. APCOPAY’s clients include airlines, retail, telecoms and has been involved in processing payments for iGaming companies since 2004.

The Role

Based in Malta and reporting to the Head of Business Development, the candidate will take an active role in supporting the business development function by liaising with eCommerce merchants, securing their agreements and assisting in the overall process through getting a merchant live. The role also involves working with the onboarding team as well as with banks and payment options providers by coordinating the collection and review of legal and corporate documents as a crucial component of the process.

The Requirements

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be technically proficient. Fluency in English is a must and knowledge of other languages is advantageous. Preferred  candidates will be highly organized, meticulous and motivated. The chosen applicant will possess a minimum of two years’ experience in due diligence roles and knowledge of the client boarding process. Experience in the financial services industry is considered an asset.

Applicants must send a detailed CV with a covering letter to Mireille Mifsud at [email protected] by Friday 11^th December 2020. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and will be acknowledged after the closing date.

PTL LTD – Software Engineer

An opportunity has arisen for interested candidates to join PTL Limited as an experienced Software Engineer. Based in Malta and reporting to the Head of Product Engineering and Architecture, the successful applicant will join the software development team which develops and maintains tailor made solutions and inhouse products.

The Software Engineer will provide strategic technical input and technical solution designs, develop and unit test solutions that have solid technical architecture and software engineering rigour, and liaise with the customer, account management, business development and services teams.

The Software Engineer shall proactively contribute and develop PTL’s current products according to technical roadmaps; contribute to implementing innovative technologies for greater efficiencies and improved quality; provide analysis, debugging and troubleshooting of third level support calls; and deliver optimised code with excellent performance attributes

PTL LTD

PTL is a long-established IT company providing enterprise-level IT solutions in Malta and it forms part of Harvest Technology plc. PTL partners major names like IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, Lenovo, and NCR. PTL has a team of more than 60 dynamic professionals, experts in business integration, enterprise-wide solutions and contracted outsourcing. PTL’s multi-disciplinary team services a prestigious client base in Malta.

The Requirements

The selected candidate will be a dedicated technology professional who is able to bring ideas, solutions and energy to a team environment. Preferred candidates will possess a degree in Computer Science (MQF level 6 or above) or similar and a minimum of four years of experience working with .NET framework/.NET Core, C#, ASP .NET, MVC 5 and above, Entity Framework, Javascript, JQuery, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, Web APIs (REST and SOAP), GIT and ANSI SQL.

Candidates must possess excellent problem-solving skills and love technical challenges, be self-motivated, have a can-do attitude, be able to multi-task, willing to work offsite at client sites and have experience in an agile development environment.

Candidates who have an active interest and passion in machine learning and AI and have experience with use of the Microsoft Azure stack, Angular and React will be given preference. Any relevant certifications in the areas stipulated will be considered an asset.

In addition to an attractive remuneration package commensurate to the applicant experience, PTL offers an exciting working environment with a collaborative culture. Additional benefits include Health Insurance, free on-site parking facilities & certification sponsorships.

Prospective candidates should submit a detailed CV with a covering letter to [email protected] by Friday 13th November 2020. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and acknowledged after closing date. Two employer references may be requested at second interview phase.

APCO Systems – Systems Administrator

APCOPAY is seeking to recruit a Systems Administrator, to join the dynamic team. APCOPAY is part of Harvest Technology plc and is a market leader in payment solutions, offering eCommerce processing solutions for debit, credit cards and other payment options. APCOPAY processes 100 currencies across 40 acquiring banks and in excess of 240 alternative payments to over 1200 merchants in 25 countries. APCOPAY’s clients include airlines, retail, telecoms and has been involved in processing payments for iGaming companies since 2004.

The Role

Based in Malta and reporting to the Head of Technology, the Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and support of all internal and customer facing infrastructure. The responsibilities include the following:

• Design and implement resilient infrastructure and improve resilience of current infrastructure;
• Perform system maintenance and system upgrades including routine updates, service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations;
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability;
• Monitor system resource utilisation, trending and perform capacity planning;
• Troubleshoot and provide support to resolve issues;
• Work with the development teams to migrate current and future products to the cloud;
• Select and implement security tools, policies and procedures in line with industry standards;
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities;
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution;
• Respond to system incidents on a 24/7 basis

The Requirements

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills together with a strong understanding and experience of virtualisation technologies with a focus on Hyper-V. A deep understanding of Windows Server, IIS, AD and SQL Server is required whereby candidates with the relevant MCSE certifications will be given preference. A good understanding of Azure public cloud including IAAS and PAAS offerings is also required. Experience working with fibre storage infrastructure and CI/CD process management will be considered as an asset. The role requires you to possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or MQF Level 5 equivalent and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role and working with the above-mentioned technologies.

Applicants must send a detailed CV with a covering letter to Mireille Mifsud at [email protected] by Friday 13th November 2020. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and will be acknowledged after the closing date.