Senior Mobile Software Engineer

Role Overview

Core Responsibilities

• **Full Lifecycle Ownership:** Lead the development of mobile applications from initial architecture through deployment and post-release maintenance — no handoffs, no gaps.
• **Mobile Development:** Design and build high-quality, performant iOS and Android applications using cross-platform or native frameworks.
• **Back-End Development:** Build and maintain server-side logic, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, authentication flows, and business logic that powers the mobile experience.
• **Database Design:** Model, manage, and optimize both SQL and NoSQL databases; handle migrations, indexing, and query performance.
• **System Architecture:** Make deliberate, well-reasoned decisions around scalability, security, and maintainability at every layer of the stack.
• **Code Quality:** Conduct thorough code reviews, enforce engineering standards, and drive continuous improvement in the codebase.
• **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Work directly with UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and product stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions and ship on time.
• **Troubleshooting & Debugging:** Own incident resolution — identify root causes, implement fixes, and put safeguards in place to prevent recurrence.

1. Mobile Development

• Strong hands-on experience with **React Native**, **Flutter**, or native **Swift (iOS)** / **Kotlin (Android)** development.
• Deep understanding of mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture, etc.), state management, and performance optimization.
• Experience with App Store and Google Play submission, release management, and versioning.
• Familiarity with push notifications, offline-first design, deep linking, and mobile security best practices.

2. Back-End Development

• Solid proficiency in at least one server-side language/framework: **Node.js**, **Python**, **Java**, or **.NET**.
• Proven ability to design and build scalable REST and GraphQL APIs from scratch.
• Experience with authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth 2.0, session management).

3. Databases

• Strong fundamentals in both **SQL** (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and **NoSQL** (MongoDB, Firebase, Redis).
• Experience with schema design, query optimization, and data modeling for real-world production systems.
• Familiarity with local mobile storage solutions (SQLite, Realm, Core Data, AsyncStorage).

4. Infrastructure & DevOps

• Cloud deployment and management on **AWS**, **Azure**, or **GCP**.
• CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance — including mobile-specific pipelines (TestFlight, Firebase App Distribution, Fastlane).
• Proficient with **Git** workflows, branching strategies, and collaborative development practices.
• Working knowledge of containerization tools (**Docker**, Kubernetes).

5. Front-End & UI

• Solid understanding of component-based UI architecture, responsive design principles, and mobile accessibility standards.
• Ability to implement designs accurately from Figma or similar tools with attention to detail.

6. Tooling

• Project management: Jira, ClickUp, or similar.
• Documentation: Notion, Confluence, or Google Workspace.
• Diagramming: Figma, Lucidchart, or Draw.io for system and architecture flows.
• AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.) as part of the day-to-day workflow.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong mobile focus.
• Demonstrable history of shipping production-grade mobile applications — App Store / Play Store links or a portfolio of real-world projects strongly preferred.
• Capable of working independently and making confident technical decisions without heavy oversight.
• A clear, direct communicator who can engage with both technical teammates and non-technical stakeholders.
• Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED4,500.00 per month