Software Engineer

KDD; Mubarak Al-Kabeer; On-site; KWD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KDD in Kuwait is seeking an experienced software architect/developer to design and guide enterprise ASP.NET solutions. You will architect scalable systems, build MS SQL databases, and produce SSRS/Power BI dashboards while collaborating across departments and vendors.

Responsibilities cover the full SDLC, including requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance, with hands-on coding as needed. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and guide software development initiatives, while contributing individually when needed.
• Architect and design scalable software systems and solutions.
• Develop enterprise-grade applications using ASP.NET technologies.
• Write complex MS SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions.
• Develop reports and dashboards using SSRS and Power BI.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including department managers, vendors, and engineers.

Skills

ASP.NET

MS SQL Server

Power BI

SSRS

Software architecture

Data visualization

Communication

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

Power BI

SSRS

MS SQL Server

Job description

Position Summary

This role involves designing, and guiding software development efforts while contributing as a hands-on developer. The incumbent is responsible for software architecture, database design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and guide software development initiatives, while contributing individually when needed.
• Architect and design scalable software systems and solutions.
• Design, develop, and implement industrial database systems (MS SQL), including data structures, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Identify and implement business process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Develop enterprise-grade applications using ASP.NET technologies.
• Write complex MS SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions.
• Develop reports and dashboards using SSRS and Power BI.
• Debug and troubleshoot application and database issues.
• Participate in architectural and code reviews to ensure technical quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including department managers, vendors, and engineers.
• Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in software development
• Proven experience in designing and implementing software architectures and enterprise-level solutions.
• Strong background in ASP.NET development.
• Solid experience in MS SQL Server - including complex queries, stored procedures, performance tuning, and database optimization.
• Hands-on experience developing reports using SSRS and dashboards using Power BI.
• Involvement in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, system design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Prior experience in identifying and executing business process improvements or workflow automation is highly desirable.

Required Technical Skills

• Proficient in ASP.NET, .NET Framework / .NET Core
• Deep knowledge of MS SQL Server, T-SQL, indexing, and optimization techniques
• Experience with SSRS, Power BI, and data visualization/reporting tools
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and application scalability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (technical and non-technical)
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong documentation and presentation skills
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus)