Senior Engineer - Software

KATIM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves designing and implementing security-focused products and applications, ensuring high performance and scalability. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, including Flutter and Rust, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. If you are passionate about software development and eager to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on mobile and desktop apps.
• Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and software architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain software solutions that exceed customer expectations.
• Collaborate with teams to define and ship new features, ensuring quality.

Skills

Dart (Flutter)

Rust

Mobile App Development

Software Architecture Principles

CI/CD Tools

Secure Coding Practices

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Jira

Jenkins

Gradle

Fastlane

Job description

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About KATIM

KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, KATIM delivers trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat, and fulfills the increasing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by delivering robust, secure, end-to-end solutions centered on four core business units : Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications. Our talented team of cross-functional experts continually takes on new challenges. We work with the energy of a start-up yet the discipline of a large business to make solutions and products work for our customers at scale.

In this role, you will be responsible for software design, implementation, testing, debugging, and deployment of security-focused products and apps. We believe in short feedback loops, well-designed and documented APIs, test-driven development, and automation whenever possible.

The successful candidate will join a talented team of experienced software engineers, working on challenging projects, mentoring, and setting examples to elevate KATIM's team culture and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and maintain software solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Work with architects to align solutions with overall system architecture.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews to maintain quality and standards.
• Implement and promote best practices in software development and testing.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex software issues, providing effective solutions.
• Collaborate to identify and address technical challenges.
• Work with product managers, UX / UI designers, and stakeholders to refine requirements.
• Integrate software components seamlessly across teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Ensure documentation is current and accessible.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Optimize code and algorithms for efficiency and scalability.
• Participate in Agile / Scrum processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development methodologies.

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience.
• At least 5 years developing mobile and desktop apps (Android, iOS, macOS, Windows).
• 2+ years experience with Flutter and Dart.
• 1+ year experience in Rust.
• Experience with Flutter testing (unit, widget, integration).
• Knowledge of concurrency (Isolates in Dart).
• Experience with state management approaches (BLoC, Provider, etc.).
• Experience releasing apps to Google Play and Apple App Store using automation tools (Jenkins, Gradle, Fastlane, Pods).
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices.

Key Skills

• Knowledge of software architecture principles (MVC, MVP, MVVM, Clean, SOLID).
• Ability to write readable, maintainable code and documentation.
• Proficiency in Dart (Flutter), with focus on TDD and automated testing.
• Familiarity with Rust.
• Experience with C / C++ SDKs is a plus.
• Understanding of mobile architecture, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Experience with cryptographic algorithms and protocols.
• Proficiency with CI / CD tools and techniques.
• Experience with Git, Jira, Jenkins, etc.
• Self-motivated and ownership-driven.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Engineering and IT

Industry : Computer and Network Security

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Senior Software Engineer • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates