Android / Huawei Engineer | KBC Technologies | Dubai, UAE

Tech Junction Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

KBC Technologies in Dubai, UAE, seeks an experienced Android/Huawei Engineer to design, build, and deploy native Android and HarmonyOS apps. You will write high-performance Kotlin code, adapt architectures for HMS, and integrate Instant Apps, Android Auto, widgets, and wearables, while collaborating with backend, UI/UX, and product teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of mobile development, deep knowledge of Android Jetpack, and hands-on HarmonyOS and HMS experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Eng or related field.
• 5+ years managing native Android and HarmonyOS development.
• Strong Kotlin, Java, Jetpack, and Android SDK proficiency.
• Availability for full-time employment in Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain native Android apps using Kotlin.
• Adapt builds for HarmonyOS and HMS integration.
• Implement Instant Apps, Android Auto, widgets, and wearables.
• Manage APIs, authentication tokens, and Room DB.
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams in sprints.
• Ensure app performance and comply with publishing guidelines.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android Jetpack

Android SDK

Coroutines

RxJava

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Android Studio

Huawei HMS Core APIs

Google Play Console

AppGallery Connect

Job description

Position Summary

KBC Technologies is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Android / Huawei Engineer with 5+ years of mobile software engineering experience to join our mobile development team on a full-time, permanent basis in Dubai, UAE. In this specialized cross-ecosystem mobile engineering role, you will spearhead developing, testing, and optimizing native Android applications in Kotlin alongside HarmonyOS and Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) integrations, Instant Apps, Android Auto, widgets, and wearable devices. You will work closely with backend developers, UI/UX designers, and technical leads to deliver resilient mobile apps across dual app ecosystems. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic degree in computer science, deep practical mastery of mobile development frameworks, and immediate availability for deployment in Dubai.

Detailed Job Description

As an Android / Huawei Engineer at KBC Technologies in Dubai, UAE, you will take full ownership of designing, building, and deploying native Android and HarmonyOS applications. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass developing high-performance code in Kotlin for Android and adapting architectures for Huawei HMS and HarmonyOS, integrating Instant Apps, Android Auto, home screen widgets, and wearable device companions, and managing API integrations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal app performance and seamless publishing across Google Play Store and Huawei AppGallery. Working in a fast-paced technology environment in Dubai, you will drive multi-ecosystem mobile engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance native Android applications utilizing Kotlin and modern Android Jetpack libraries.
• Architect, adapt, and deploy dual-ecosystem builds supporting HarmonyOS and Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) integration suites.
• Implement advanced mobile features including Instant Apps, Android Auto navigation, home screen widgets, and wearable device connectivity.
• Configure and manage push notification frameworks, background workers, and real-time data synchronization across Android and Huawei platforms.
• Integrate RESTful backend APIs, secure authentication tokens, and local database persistence layers (Room SQLite).
• Collaborate proactively with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend engineers in agile sprint cycles.
• Optimize mobile application performance, rendering speed, battery efficiency, and network payload consumption.
• Write comprehensive unit tests, UI instrumentation tests, and participate in rigorous peer code reviews.
• Ensure strict compliance with Google Play Store and Huawei AppGallery submission and security guidelines.
• Maintain complete technical documentation, version control repositories, and multi-store deployment CI/CD pipelines.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional mobile software development experience specializing in native Android and Huawei ecosystems.
• Deep technical proficiency in Kotlin, Java, Android Jetpack (ViewModel, LiveData, Room, Compose), and Android SDK.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience developing for HarmonyOS and integrating Huawei Mobile Services (HMS Core APIs).
• Solid practical experience building Instant Apps, Android Auto features, home screen widgets, and wearable integrations.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON data parsing, OAuth security, and asynchronous programming (Coroutines, RxJava).
• Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and dedication to multi-platform mobile excellence.
• Professional availability for full-time employment in Dubai, UAE.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Google Certified Android Developer or Huawei Certified Application Developer credentials.
• Published applications on both Google Play Store and Huawei AppGallery with substantial active user bases.
• Experience with cross-platform frameworks (Flutter, React Native) or advanced mobile testing automation tools (Appium, Espresso).
• Prior working experience in global consumer tech companies or mobile-first enterprise organizations.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English.

Employment Details

Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Deadline: Open until filled

Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Dubai, UAE)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for dual-ecosystem mobile engineering roles, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your HarmonyOS/HMS integration experience alongside native Kotlin and Jetpack Compose mastery.