Senior Fullstack Software Developer

In^X Education; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CERT in the United Arab Emirates seeks a senior full-stack software developer to lead end-to-end technical project delivery, AI/ML implementation, and cloud platform development aligned to strategic objectives.

This hands-on role requires cloud-native development, AI/ML pipelines, pre-sales leadership, and mentoring of development teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery across government and institutional clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technology with at least 3 years in senior/leadership
• Proven delivery of enterprise cloud and AI/ML platforms for government or semi-government entities in UAE/GCC
• Track record of cost reductions, efficiency gains and on-time delivery

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 pipelines, cybersecurity, and compliance across projects
• Mentor teams and define development standards and deployment workflows
• Lead pre-sales activities including RFP responses and technical presentations

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Cloud computing

Pre-sales

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Kafka

Azure Service Bus

AWS SQS/SNS

Terraform

SageMaker

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 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, and .NET Core
• 5+ years of work experience with MS SQL/PostgreSQL
• 3+ years of work experience with React