Software Engineer

Anissa Asra Sajjad Guendez; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing barbershop brand in Dubai is seeking a Software Engineer to join its team. In this role, you will build and maintain mobile apps, develop franchise management systems, and create internal tools while collaborating directly with the founders. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of software development experience and be comfortable using AI-assisted coding tools. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a fast-paced startup culture with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Work directly with founders

Fast-paced startup culture

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of software development experience.
• Comfortable using AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot).
• Ability to ship products, not just write code.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain mobile apps (iOS/Android).
• Develop franchise management systems.
• Create internal tools and automations.
• Work with AI coding assistants to move fast.
• Turn ideas into working products.
• Collaborate with the team to ship quickly and iterate.

Skills

Software Development

Mobile App Development

React Native

Flutter

Node.js

Python

AI Tools

Problem Solving

Agile

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Back Alive is a fast-growing barbershop brand in Dubai with locations in City Walk and Dubai Marina. We're building the tech backbone to scale our franchise — and we need a sharp engineer to help make it happen.

We're looking for a Software Engineer who can vibe with AI-assisted coding tools and ship real products. You'll work directly with the founders to build apps, internal tools, and systems that power our growing business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain mobile apps (iOS/Android)
• Develop franchise management systems
• Create internal tools and automations
• Work with AI coding assistants to move fast
• Turn ideas into working products
• Collaborate with the team to ship quickly and iterate

REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years of software development experience
• Comfortable using AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot)
• Ability to ship products, not just write code
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with React Native or Flutter
• Backend experience (Node.js, Python)
• Previous startup or small team experience
• Portfolio of shipped projects

SKILLS

Software Development, Mobile App Development, React Native, Flutter, Node.js, Python, AI Tools, Problem Solving, Agile

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Hybrid work environment
• Work directly with founders
• Fast-paced startup culture
• Growth opportunities