Senior Application Developer

BAE Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Riyadh is seeking a skilled Software Application Developer. The role involves leading software development projects, providing support and maintenance for business applications, and ensuring system efficiency. Candidates should have 3-4 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in IT. The position offers competitive compensation, health care benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous leave allowance

Full health care scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in a similar setup, with 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of IT Service Framework.
• Continuously updating technical knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirement gathering and system analysis.
• Develop and enhance software applications.
• Provide effective support to applications and systems.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Relevant IT certificates

Job description

(Saudi National Only)

Grade: 05

Location: RIYADH

Advert closing: 31/08/2025

Job Purpose:

To develop, enhance and ensure delivery of software applications using existing systems or incorporating new technologies to meet customer requirements based on adopted application development lifecycle and ISE’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Applications Development:

· Lead activities for requirement gathering and system analysis with customers

· Clarify what actions the anticipated application or solution is intended to perform

· Review and ensure breaking down application specification into its simplest elements and translating this logic into a programming language

· Devising possible solutions to anticipated issues

· Work as part of a team, which may be established purely for a particular project, to write a specific section of the application

· Combine all elements of the program, researching and designing

· Lead testing activities to check that output from the program works as intended

· Lead evaluating the application or proposed solution system that effectively delivers customer requirement

· Develop, enhance and review existing applications by analyzing and identifying areas for improvement and modification

· integrate existing software products and get incompatible platforms to work together

· Review the writing of operational documentation with technical authors

· Overview the process of conducting user acceptance testing to ensure the delivered application or solution can be used easily, quickly and accurately

· Ensure the quality and accuracy in the test environment and installing the application into production environment

· Supervise the Maintenance of systems by monitoring and correcting software defects

· Consult customer/colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software systems and with a view to writing or modifying current operating systems

· Continue investigating new technologies

· Continually update technical knowledge and skills by attending courses, reading manuals and accessing new applications

Application Support:

· Provide effective support and maintenance to existing business applications and systems

· Provide technical guidance to customers and colleagues as required

· Monitor and report on business applications availability, performance and capacity aspects

· Supervise the process of administrating access privileges for business applications as per the ISE’s policies and procedures

· Perform proactive maintenance operations and provide technical reviews and recommendations to better optimize and improve business applications performance and effectiveness

· Monitor the Deployment of fixes and upgrade patches for business applications as required

Reports Generation:

· Provide ad-hoc reporting as and when required

· Report progress to customers and colleagues based on agreed standards.

· Report issues and risk are reported to customers and colleagues, as appropriate

Job Requirements:

· A minimum of 3 - 4 years of experience in a similar setup is a must with preferably 1 year in a supervisory role

· Fluent in Arabic and English

· Bachelor’s degree in IT preferred

· Relevant IT certificates

· Knowledge about IT Service Framework

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

ISE

International Systems Engineering (ISE), established in 1988, is part of BAE Systems’ global portfolio. For over 30 years.

International System Engineering (ISE) is a trusted provider in delivering secure mission-critical solutions, services and cutting-edge technologies. ISE products portfolio includes Cybersecurity, Secure Infrastructure/Cloud Management, Secure Network & Domain Management, Application Support & Development, End User Computing & Support, and IT Service Management.

Aligned with the Kingdom’s national objectives, ISE is committed to investing in local talent, advanced technologies, and strong partnerships with both international and local suppliers. Our efforts continues to grow in line with Saudi Vision 2030 in improving national capabilities in high technology areas and contribute to building a highly skilled, inclusive, and future-ready team.

Note: All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals. If you are Ex-military, you MUST submit your end of service certificate with your application. We aim to complete the assessment and selection process within 3 weeks from closing date.