Senior Software Engineer - Python

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Group IT is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Python in Dubai to strengthen our IT capabilities. You will join an agile team, independently develop software, and contribute to design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires deep knowledge of Python backend development, Java with microservices, and modern web tech. You will implement secure code, participate in CI/CD, and ensure robust monitoring and testing across the stack.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computational Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of Backend Application Development experience, primarily in Java (8+) with microservices.
• Backend tech: Django, REST Framework, GraphQL, restQL, Solace, Gunicorn, NGINX.
• Data/ML tools: SciKit-Learn, TensorFlow, Pandas, NumPy, PySpark are listed among requirements.
• Automation testing with PyTest and adherence to coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Work within an agile feature team to design, build, test, and maintain software.
• Write secure, optimized code following established coding standards.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and ensure 100% unit test coverage.
• Assist in production issue resolution within SLAs with limited supervision.
• Ensure logging, monitoring, and observability hooks are in place.
• Refactor to minimize technical debt and improve code quality.

Skills

Python

Java

Microservices

CI/CD

Unit testing

Education

Degree in CS/Computing/Engineering

Tools

Django

REST Framework

GraphQL

NGINX

Gunicorn

Dynatrace

Job description

Job description

Job Purpose

At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’.

Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we're always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We're on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry. Embark on a journey with the world’s largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting-edge information and technology team as a Senior Software Engineer - Python.

The Senior Software Engineer is a fully participating member of an agile feature team who works independently on software development and problem resolution. The role involves technical design, software development, implementation, and maintenance of software solutions/products that support the Emirates Group Business.

In this role you will:

• Work with senior technical engineers in the technical design process by contributing to analysing technical application requirements.
• Convert technical solutions for small to medium-sized initiatives into low-level design and working code.
• Independently write secure and optimized code by implementing Emirates Group approved coding standards.
• Participate in rotational on-call support and actively participate in resolving production issues within SLAs with minimal or no active supervision.
• Responsible for built-in quality and ensuring 100% unit testing as part of the CI/CD pipeline.
• Analyse and fix all identified defects with minimal rework.
• Ensure re-factoring practices are adequately adopted to ensure minimum code debt.
• Ensure logging and monitoring hooks are implemented in the code development.
• Continuously stay current with the relevant technologies and implement the learnings to enhance code quality.
• Adhere to the Emirates Group IT coding standards, guidelines, and best practices and contribute to Software Engineering Playbooks and other Standards documents.

Qualification

To be considered for the role you must meet the below requirements:

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Computational Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Backend Application Development, primarily in Java (versions 8+) with microservices capability.
• Back End Technologies: Django, REST Framework, GraphQL, restQL, Solace, Gunicorn, NGINX
• Data Engineering / Big Data Frameworks: Apache Beam, Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Apache Airflow, Ray
• Data Science / Machine Learning: SciKit-Learn, TensorFlow, Pandas, Numpy, matplotlib, Anaconda, Conda Environments, Proven Machine Learning Capability
• Automation Testing: PyTest
• Quality & Standards: SonarQube, PEP8
• Monitoring / Observability: Dynatrace

Leadership Role: No

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays around the world.

Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers.