Software Architect / Engineer

SIHAMCO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Visa and flights for non-citizens

Accommodation

Transportation Allowance

Career development opportunities

Creative work culture

Exposure to high-end hospitality events

Job summary

A global software solutions provider is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver innovative applications. This role involves leading architecture and development for both mobile and backend systems, with a focus on performance and scalability using Flutter and Java on AWS. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in mobile development, backend technologies, and cloud services. The position includes relocation support to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building mobile applications using Flutter.
• Strong backend development experience with Java, preferably using Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2 and S3.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture of the mobile application, overseeing both frontend and backend development.
• Develop and maintain the mobile app with Flutter.
• Design scalable backend services using Java.

Skills

Mobile application development

Backend development with Java

AWS services

RESTful APIs

System architecture

Third-party integrations

Problem-solving skills

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who is ready to design, develop, and deliver robust, scalable, and innovative solutions across the full technology stack. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in both front end and back‑end development, coupled with proficiency in database design and administration, and a solid understanding of modern software architecture. You will lead a team through the full software development lifecycle and drive process improvements. This role combines hands‑on coding with high‑level system design, ideal for someone who can both build and architect scalable mobile solutions. You will be responsible for delivering a robust, high‑performance application built with Flutter, supported by a scalable backend in Java, and deployed on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Relocation for the main employee to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architecture of the mobile application (frontend + backend)
• Develop and maintain the mobile app using Flutter
• Design and build scalable backend services using Java
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS
• Define system integrations (APIs, payment gateways, booking engines, CRM systems)
• Ensure performance, security, and scalability of the platform
• Establish coding standards, best practices, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to deliver a seamless user experience
• Troubleshoot and optimize application performance

Requirements

• Proven experience building and launching mobile applications using Flutter
• Strong backend development experience with Java (e.g., Spring Boot or similar frameworks)
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, API Gateway)
• Experience in system architecture and scalable application design
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database design
• Experience with third‑party integrations (payments, booking systems, notifications)
• Ability to work both strategically (architect) and hands‑on (engineer)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building booking, hospitality, or marketplace platforms
• Familiarity with real‑time systems (availability, reservations, queue management)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working on high‑traffic consumer applications

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages - aligned with market standards and experience
• Visa (1 year temp) & Flights into the country for non‑citizens
• Accommodation
• Transportation Allowance
• Career development & Internal promotions - grow with us across departments and seasons
• Creative & collaborative work culture - built on passion, innovation, and attention to detail
• Exposure to high‑end hospitality & entertainment concepts - gain experience in premium F&B and entertainment
• Experience working on premium events within The Groves, Riyadh Season
• Cultural diversity - join a team of passionate professionals from around the world