Mobile Software Development Engineer (Android)

Client of Salt; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Salt in Dubai is seeking a Mobile Software Development Engineer III to build robust Android applications powering key customer journeys. You will work with product, design and backend teams to deliver seamless experiences while mentoring juniors and influencing architecture decisions.

We value 4–6 years of Android experience, strong Kotlin skills, and familiarity with Firebase and CI/CD. The role requires collaboration in an agile environment and a focus on performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional Android development experience.
• Strong expertise in Kotlin and Android; iOS experience is a plus.
• Experience with offline-first design, caching and sync.
• Familiarity with Firebase Crashlytics Analytics and monitoring tools.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end development of Android features using Kotlin.
• Contribute to mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated tests and monitoring.
• Drive performance improvements and crash‑free sessions.
• Collaborate with backend, product and design teams; participate in sprint events.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Kotlin

Android

iOS

CI/CD

Debugging

Agile

Tools

Firebase

Crashlytics

Analytics

CI/CD tooling

Testing

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Mobile Software Development Engineer III to join our Mobile engineering team You will be responsible for building robust scalable and user-centric Android applications that power key customer journeys As a senior individual contributor you will work closely with product design and backend teams to deliver seamless mobile experiences while also mentoring junior engineers and influencing mobile architecture decisions

What You Will Do

Mobile Engineering Excellence Own the end-to-end development of critical Android features using Kotlin Contribute to mobile architecture patterns MVVM Clean Architecture Redux Ensure modular testable and maintainable codebases aligned with platform guidelines Implement CI/CD pipelines automated testing and monitoring Drive app performance improvements including load times responsiveness and crash-free sessions Collaboration amp Delivery Partner with backend product and design teams to scope plan and deliver high-quality features Participate actively in sprint ceremonies system design discussions and release planning Collaborate on observability analytics and A B testing integrations to improve decision-making Mentorship amp Best Practices Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions Advocate for engineering excellence by promoting code reviews automation and best practices

What You Will Need

4-6 years of professional Android development experience. Strong expertise in Kotlin and Android, and iOS. Experience with offline-first app design, caching, and synchronization. Familiarity with Firebase (Crashlytics, Analytics), CI/CD, and monitoring tools. Strong debugging, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Experience working in cross-functional teams in agile environments.

Nice to Have

Experience in fintech, ride-hailing, or other transactional platforms. Knowledge of accessibility standards and multi-lingual app support.