Software Engineer - Android

ENTERTAINER FZ LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Android Developer to design and develop high-quality mobile applications. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and engage in the full software development lifecycle. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work with a well-known brand in the UAE.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional Android app development experience.
• Strong understanding of the Android framework and best practices.
• Experience using cloud messaging APIs and implementing push notifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Android applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for mobile solutions.
• Contribute to the full software development life cycle.

Skills

Kotlin

Android SDK

RESTful APIs

UI design principles

Git

Multithreading

Mobile security best practices

Unit tests

Integration tests

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Firebase Performance

Crashlytics

New Relic

Job description

About us

The ENTERTAINER is a leading digital company dedicated to adding value for consumers by bringing them the best incentive offers globally. We are a 100% digital, data-driven tech company providing first-rate offers across renowned dining, leisure, entertainment, and hotel brands worldwide. The ENTERTAINER has grown with the aim of creating unbeatable value and loyalty everywhere we operate. We believe that "experience is everything," and that's why we are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for our customers, partners, and employees.

About the Role

As a Senior Android Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining world-class Android applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product, UX/UI, and Backend teams to deliver scalable, high-quality mobile solutions for global markets. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a modern tech stack, contribute to the full software development life cycle, and help shape the future of our mobile products.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of professional Android app development experience.
• Proficiency with Kotlin and Android SDK.
• Strong understanding of the Android framework, UI design principles, and best practices.
• Familiarity with offline storage, multithreading, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience working with RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience using cloud messaging APIs and implementing push notifications.
• Familiarity with Git.
• Experience with multilingual and region-specific app development (e.g., RTL support, localization, internationalization).
• Knowledge of mobile security best practices (e.g., secure data storage, encryption, SSL pinning).
• Familiarity with App Store Optimization (ASO) and mobile performance monitoring tools (e.g., Firebase Performance, Crashlytics, New Relic).
• Proficiency in writing unit tests, integration tests, and using testing frameworks like JUnit, Espresso.
• Knowledge of modularization and scalable architecture for large Android codebases.
• Contribution to Android developer communities, forums, or open-source libraries.
• Understanding of backend fundamentals or working knowledge of mobile-backend integration patterns.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with an energetic and innovative company.
• A chance to contribute to the success of a well-known UAE brand.