Full Stack Developer

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

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a leader in software engineering and data management. This role involves mentoring a talented team, establishing best practices, and driving technical strategy. You will oversee project delivery, ensuring high-quality standards while fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full-stack software engineering and a passion for continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in full-stack software engineering with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers and data engineers.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and execution of software development.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Technical Architecture

Agile Methodologies

Software Development

Conflict Resolution

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

DevOps tools

CI/CD tools

Agile tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, mentor, and build a team of software engineers and data engineers fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and creative problem-solving.
• Establish Engineering best practices, frameworks, agile methodologies, and tools to promote Technology Engineering Excellence in an industrial setting.
• Ownership of Engineering Budget. Manage resources including staffing, software licenses, and tools.
• Closely partner with product managers, UX/UI designers, business stakeholders, and the IT Group to develop the technical strategy, design, and architecture of the Business Unit’s technology platform.
• Lead the engineering team in executing the technical strategy ensuring the highest standards of design patterns, code quality, solution extensibility, usability, and maintainability.
• Help define a clear framework of compliance, governance, system integration, and data integrity between the Business Unit (Vertical) and IT Group (Horizontal).
• Guide the design and architecture of a purpose-built data platform for the Business Unit establishing an ecosystem for data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other innovations.
• Design and implement a SaaS platform enabling multiple feature teams to build business-specific solutions while maintaining a standard user experience.
• Lead and conduct technical evaluations of 3rd party applications/solutions.
• Establish DevOps processes and best practices.
• Create a comprehensive framework for Quality Assurance, Testing, and Automation.
• Strive to learn and apply the latest technologies and methodologies promoting a culture of continuous learning on the team.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree is a plus.
• 8+ years experience in full-stack software engineering, including 3+ years in leadership roles.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Team Leadership and Management

• Managing Engineering Teams: Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, ensuring that team members have the support, resources, and guidance needed to perform at their best.
• Recruitment: Play an active role in hiring new talent, conducting interviews, and evaluating candidates for technical roles.
• Performance Management: Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and help engineers set career development goals.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure that the team has the right balance of skills and resources to complete their work efficiently, and handle staffing assignments based on project needs.
• Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts within the team and facilitate a collaborative, positive working environment.

2. Project and Product Management

• Project Planning and Delivery: Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of software development projects, ensuring they are completed on time and meet quality standards.
• Roadmap and Prioritization: Work with product managers to define project roadmaps, prioritize tasks, and align engineering efforts with business goals.
• Resource Management: Ensure the engineering team is appropriately resourced and that deadlines are met without compromising the quality of the code.

3. Technical Leadership

• Guiding Technical Decisions: Provide guidance and input on technical architecture, software design, and overall technical direction. Help the team solve complex technical problems.
• Code Reviews and Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce coding standards, review code, and ensure that software is built with maintainability, scalability, and security in mind.
• Technical Debt Management: Help balance the need for new features with the importance of maintaining and refactoring existing code to avoid accumulating technical debt.
• Collaboration with Other Teams: Work closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver software that meets business requirements.
• Communication: Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage expectations and keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and issues related to software development.

5. Process Improvement and Best Practices

• Agile and Development Methodologies: Foster an environment of continuous improvement, and implement or improve agile practices such as Scrum, Kanban, or other methodologies.
• Automation and CI/CD: Advocate for automation in testing, build processes, and deployment to increase team efficiency and improve code quality.
• Incident Management: Oversee the handling of production issues, ensuring that critical bugs or incidents are resolved quickly and thoroughly.