Senior Full Stack Software Developer

CERT The Centre of Excellence for Applied Research & Training; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

CERT The Centre of Excellence for Applied Research & Training in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior full-stack software developer to lead end-to-end project delivery, AI/ML implementation, and cloud platform development aligned to strategic objectives.

This hands-on role combines building cloud-native apps, deploying AI/ML pipelines, mentoring teams, and guiding pre-sales conversations with government and institutional clients while upholding security and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technology with 3+ years in senior/leadership roles.
• Proven delivery of enterprise-scale cloud and AI/ML platforms for government or GCC.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and supporting pre-sales/RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycles from requirements to client acceptance.
• Design and develop cloud-native platforms on AWS/Azure with IaC and CI/CD.
• Drive AI/ML implementation and cloud migration strategies.
• Mentor teams and define standards, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Engage in pre-sales, RFP responses, and governance reporting.

Skills

AWS

Azure

TypeScript

React

.NET/.NET Core

IaC

AI development

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

UAE NQF Level 7

Job description

CERT is looking for a senior full-stack software developer to lead end-to-end technical project delivery, AI/ML implementation, and cloud platform development aligned to our strategic objectives.

This is a hands-on senior role for someone equally comfortable developing cloud-native applications, building and deploying AI/ML pipelines, leading pre-sales conversations, and mentoring development teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Project Delivery

• Lead full project lifecycles—requirements gathering, solution design, development, deployment, and client acceptance—ensuring delivery against business objectives and SLA targets.
• Design and develop scalable, cloud-native enterprise platforms on AWS and Azure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive adoption that improves delivery speed and operational efficiency.
• Apply agile methodologies to accelerate release cadence and reduce time-to-market for new capabilities.
• Design and execute cloud migration strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP) with measurable cost and efficiency outcomes; implement microservices, event-driven messaging (Kafka, Azure Service Bus, AWS SQS/SNS), and robust database architectures (PostgreSQL, MS-SQL).

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols and compliance frameworks (UAE PDPL, GDPR) across all projects; conduct risk assessments and support internal and external audits.
• Ensure data privacy standards are embedded in solution design from inception through deployment.

Pre-Sales & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead technical pre-sales initiatives—prepare comprehensive RFP responses, develop solution proposals, and deliver technical presentations to government and institutional clients (MoF, MoE, HCT, ADPF, and equivalent).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and technology partners; manage vendor contracts and SLA adherence.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional development teams and external development partnerships, scaling resources to meet project demand while maintaining quality.
• Mentor team members; define development standards, testing strategies, and deployment workflows.
• Attend internal governance meetings; prepare regular project status and performance reports for senior leadership.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Experience

• 8+ years in technology, software development—with at least 3 years in a senior or technical leadership capacity.
• Proven delivery of enterprise-scale cloud and AI/ML platforms for government or semi-government clients in the UAE or GCC.
• Track record of measurable outcomes: cost reductions, efficiency gains, and on-time client acceptance.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, managing vendor relationships, and supporting pre-sales and RFP processes.

Technical Skills

• Cloud: AWS (Bedrock, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, OpenSearch, SageMaker, CodeCommit) and/or Azure (Container Apps, DevOps, Front Door, Application Gateway, Key Vault); Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Languages: TypeScript, React
• .NET / .NET Core: Hands-on development experience in .NET / .NET Core (WebAPI, MVC, ASP.NET); deep understanding of enterprise application design patterns, performance optimization, and secure coding
• Vibe Coding & AI Development: Hands‑on experience using Claude Code (Anthropic) for AI‑assisted development; expertise in reviewing and validating AI‑generated code for correctness, security, and maintainability; proven ability to mentor and upskill team members in responsible vibe coding practices.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of UAE PDPL, GDPR, and cybersecurity frameworks applicable to government technology projects.
• Strong communicator—able to present technical solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders and at the client level.
• UAE or GCC experience is mandatory; familiarity with a multicultural working environment.

NICE TO HAVE

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent cloud certification.
• Experience with supercomputing, IoT platforms, or fleet management systems.
• Familiarity with the Arabic language in a professional context.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (minimum).
• UAE NQF Level 7 or equivalent; overseas qualifications must be attested by UAE MOHE.
• 7+ years of work experience with .NET Framework,/.Net/.Net Core
• 5+ years of work experience with MS SQL/PostgreSQL