Senior Mobile Software Engineer

About This Role

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Mobile Software Engineer who can own the full development lifecycle of our mobile applications — from architecture and back-end integration all the way to a polished, production-ready app on the store. You are someone who thrives in end-to-end ownership: equally comfortable designing a database schema, building a robust API, and crafting a smooth, pixel-perfect mobile UI. You write clean, maintainable code, make sound architectural decisions, and take real pride in what you ship.

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.

Technical Skills & Tools

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

Work Location: In person