It Software Engineer jobs in United Arab Emirates

The Senior Software Engineer will be part of the Information Technology team who is responsible for the management, implementation and monitoring of all Software and Application systems and processes in accordance with enterprise architecture, IT Strategy and Policies. The candidate will also be responsible for reporting all Software & Applications projects to the stakeholders, KPIs and overseeing the needed audits.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Software Engineering & Management:

• Lead the design and development of complex software systems, ensuring high quality and maintainability.
• Ensure best practices in software development, architecture, and quality assurance are followed throughout the engineering process.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to collect and document technical requirements for software projects and analyze requirements to create functional specifications and design documents that guide development.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system requirements, design specifications, and user manuals to facilitate understanding and future maintenance.
• Develop and execute test plans and cases to validate that software meets specified requirements and quality standards.
• Analyze system issues and user feedback to identify areas for improvement, proposing solutions and enhancements.
• Manage changes in project scope or requirements, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned by the Change Management process.
• Work closely with software developers to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly, participating in design reviews and providing feedback.
• Ensure that engineering practices comply with industry standards and regulations, particularly regarding data security and privacy.
• Contribute to software architecture discussions, making decisions that align with business goals and technical requirements.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex software issues, providing innovative solutions to improve system performance and reliability.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, technology, security, and operations teams to define project requirements and deliver solutions.
• Advocate for and implement best practices in software development, including testing, code reviews, and agile methodologies.
• Ensure documentation of systems, processes, and code to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Understand the Web and Mobile Applications requirements, prioritize features, and align technical solutions with business goals.
• Ensure that software is thoroughly tested and meets quality standards, facilitating effective testing strategies and bug fixing.
• Streamline DevOps deployment processes, maintain infrastructure, and enhance system reliability and scalability.
• Coordinate architectural, code reviews, and technology stack and design patterns and coordinate integration efforts and resolve cross-team dependencies.

Stakeholders’ Collaboration: Gather feedback, discuss project progress, and ensure alignment with business needs and user expectations.

Collaborate with the Security Team: Implement best practices and ensure that security measures are integrated into the software development lifecycle.

2. Leadership and Team Management:

• Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Drive innovation by exploring new technologies, tools, and methodologies that can enhance product offerings and development processes.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to evaluate performance and software quality, implementing improvements as needed.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the technical team, ensuring clear communication of requirements, progress, and feedback.
• Mentor engineers, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and technical skills.

3. Systems Ownership:

• Codebase Ownership: Responsible for specific modules or services within the codebase, including design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Technical Design, Future Developments & Enhancements, and DevOps.
• Testing and Validation: Develop and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and other testing strategies to ensure the reliability of their code.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, API specifications, and user guides for their systems.
• Integration Management: Oversee the integration of their components with other systems and services, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Debugging: Take ownership of resolving issues and bugs related to their systems, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing fixes.

Education Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in software or computer science (3 or 4 Years)

Minimum 7 years of experience in all aspects of Software, Application Administration, and management.

Competency Skills:

1. Expertise in Dynamics 365.
2. Expertise in ERP & E-Commerce.
3. Software Lifecycle Management.
4. Standard Development Processes.
5. Skilled in User Experience (UX/UI).
6. Expertise in DevOps & Integration.

Behavioral Skills:

1. Integrity
2. Teamwork
3. Initiative & Flexibility
4. Interpersonal Skills & Communication Skills

Employment Type: Full Time

Company Industry: IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area: ERP, CRM (IT Software)

Keywords:

1. Mobile Applications
2. Web Application Development
3. Web Application Testing
4. API
5. API Testing
6. Dynamics 365