Application Developer (Dot Net)

Caliberly; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Application Developer to innovate and support key school systems. The role entails extensive work with .NET technologies and collaboration across teams to enhance digital infrastructure. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Computer Science and over 5 years of experience in application development. Competitive compensation awaits for those passionate about educational transformation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Impactful work in digital transformation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in application development using .NET.
• Strong knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, Web API, and object-oriented design.
• Experience with SQL Server in writing queries and optimizing performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications and backend services.
• Build and maintain integrations with other systems through RESTful APIs.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing applications.

Skills

C#

.NET / .NET Core

ASP.NET

SQL Server

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Git

Automated testing

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Title - Application Developer (Dot Net)

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Application Developer with strong expertise in Microsoft .NET technologies to design, develop, and maintain critical application systems for our schools administrative, academic, and operational needs. You will play a key role in shaping and supporting the digital infrastructure that underpins student systems, staff portals, and learning‑management tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain web applications and backend services using .NET / .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, or relevant technology.
• Build and maintain integrations with other systems (e.g., Student Information System, HR, Finance) through RESTful APIs, web services, or database connections.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and reusable code; follow best practices for software development; conduct code reviews.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications; optimize performance, address bugs, and implement enhancements.
• Work closely with stakeholders (administration, academic staff, operations) to gather requirements, understand business processes, and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle (SDLC): requirements gathering, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Design and maintain databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server), write complex queries, stored procedures and ensure data integrity.
• Implement and maintain automated testing (unit tests, integration tests) to ensure application quality.
• Collaborate with DevOps or IT teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, monitoring, and backups.
• Document technical specifications, system architecture, and application workflows to facilitate system maintenance, handover, and onboarding of new team members.
• Mentor junior developers, provide technical guidance, review their code, and share best practices.
• Stay up‑to‑date with .NET ecosystem, emerging technologies, and education‑tech trends that can enhance the schools IT capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in application development using .NET / .NET Core, preferably in an enterprise or education IT environment.
• Strong knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, Web API, Entity Framework / ORM frameworks, and object‑oriented design.
• Experience with SQL Server (or other relational databases) writing queries, optimizing performance, designing schema.
• Familiarity with web UI frameworks (Razor, MVC) and front‑end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) is a plus.
• Experience working with Git or other version control systems.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work with non‑technical stakeholders.
• Previous experience in a school or education‑sector IT environment is a plus.

Key Competencies & Behaviours

• Analytical Thinking: Able to understand complex business requirements and translate into technical solutions.
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for full lifecycle delivery and system quality.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across IT, academic, administrative and operations teams.
• Mentorship: Guides junior developers, shares knowledge, and improves team capability.
• Adaptability: Learns new technologies, adapts to changing project needs and priorities.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures applications are stable, secure and maintainable.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the UAE education‑sector IT roles.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting digital transformation in a school setting.
• Exposure to critical school systems (student data, learning tools, staff portals) and the chance to innovate.
• Professional development and growth opportunities in software development and educational technology.

Apply now!