3 953 Lead Developer jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a talented software engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about developer experience and build tooling.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python, strong understanding of modern GNU/Linux distribution makeup, good understanding of build systems and toolchains, including cross-compilation, experience working with container technology such as Docker, Kubernetes, and LXD, and extend the snap build ecosystem using familiarity with languages, toolchains, frameworks, integrations, and CI systems.

1. Expertise in Python programming language.
2. Strong understanding of modern operating system architecture and software development methodologies.
3. Good understanding of build systems and toolchains, including cross-compilation and version control systems.
4. Experience working with containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and LXD.
5. Ability to extend the snap build ecosystem using familiarity with languages, toolchains, frameworks, integrations, and CI systems.

This is a unique opportunity for a software engineer to make a positive impact on the day-to-day workflow of thousands of snap and charm publishers.

• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications.
• Collaborate with external open source and commercial projects to understand community needs.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

As a software engineer at our company, you can expect:

• Competitive base pay based on location, level of experience, knowledge, and skills.
• Additional benefits and rewards: annual bonuses, sales incentives, fully remote work environment, personal learning budget, compensation review, recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave, employee assistance program, travel opportunities.

Our company is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open source innovation. We change the world daily and recruit globally. We set high standards and expect excellence. Our company has been remote-first since 2004, providing unique opportunities for growth and skill development.

Responsibilities

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Strong experience with React Native (

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Job Advertisement Details:

As a Lead Developer, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of developers while actively contributing to the development of high-quality software applications. Your expertise in PHP, Laravel, and Yii2, combined with your ability to work independently and collaboratively, will be crucial in driving successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:

o Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.

o Review and approve code quality to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

o Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development.

• Project Management:

o Collaborate with project managers to define project requirements and timelines.

o Estimate development efforts and allocate resources effectively.

o Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or issues.

• Software Development:

o Develop high-quality software applications using PHP, Laravel, and Yii2 frameworks.

o Design and implement efficient and scalable software solutions.

o Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code.

• Team Collaboration:

o Foster a collaborative and productive work environment within the development team.

o Facilitate effective communication and knowledge sharing among team members.

o Resolve conflicts and ensure team alignment towards project goals.

• Problem-Solving:

o Identify and troubleshoot technical issues.

o Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

o Provide technical support to other team members as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• 7 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on PHP, Laravel, and Yii2.

• Proven ability to lead and mentor software development teams.

• Strong technical skills and understanding of software development methodologies.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Advertisement Details:

As a Lead Developer, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of developers while actively contributing to the development of high-quality software applications. Your expertise in PHP, Laravel, and Yii2, combined with your ability to work independently and collaboratively, will be crucial in driving successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Review and approve code quality to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development.
• Project Management:
• Collaborate with project managers to define project requirements and timelines.
• Estimate development efforts and allocate resources effectively.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or issues.
• Software Development:
• Develop high-quality software applications using PHP, Laravel, and Yii2 frameworks.
• Design and implement efficient and scalable software solutions.
• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code.
• Team Collaboration:
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment within the development team.
• Facilitate effective communication and knowledge sharing among team members.
• Resolve conflicts and ensure team alignment towards project goals.
• Problem-Solving:
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Provide technical support to other team members as needed.
• Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on PHP, Laravel, and Yii2.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor software development teams.
• Strong technical skills and understanding of software development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• Dubai (Preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:

o Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.

o Review and approve code quality to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

o Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development.

• Project Management:

o Collaborate with project managers to define project requirements and timelines.

o Estimate development efforts and allocate resources effectively.

o Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or issues.

• Software Development:

o Develop high-quality software applications using PHP, Laravel, and Yii2 frameworks.

o Design and implement efficient and scalable software solutions.

o Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code.

• Team Collaboration:

o Foster a collaborative and productive work environment within the development team.

o Facilitate effective communication and knowledge sharing among team members.

o Resolve conflicts and ensure team alignment towards project goals.

• Problem-Solving:

o Identify and troubleshoot technical issues.

o Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

o Provide technical support to other team members as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• 7 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on PHP, Laravel, and Yii2.

• Proven ability to lead and mentor software development teams.

• Strong technical skills and understanding of software development methodologies.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Staff Software Engineer C# and Python - Greenfield PaaS - Hedge Fund

Posted 3 days ago

Dubai, AE

Senior

Salary Range: AED 600,000 - AED 800,000

Full Job Description

Summary

Multi-Strategy Investment Manager seeks a Lead Developer & Technical Architect to design and implement a .Net, Python, and Azure-based PaaS. Onsite in UAE. Package: 600k-800k AED.

Description

This Multi-Strategy Investment Manager with over 20 years' successful track record seeks a Lead Developer & Technical Architect for a newly created role designing, building, and implementing a Greenfield .Net, Python, and Azure-based PaaS (Platform as a Service) offering to enable the optimization of the Application Development community (over 70 developers) through standardized design and development patterns and faster shipping of tools and apps.

Relocation and Visa: Paid in full

Working model: Onsite in UAE

Focus of role

1. Managing relationships with parallel Application Development and Systems Engineering functions, identifying issues in Developers workflows.
2. Design, build, and implement an Internal Development platform that enables self-service cloud environments.
3. Establish best practices and patterns that facilitate seamless integration between Development and Cloud operations.
4. Design and implement scalable, high-performance architectures that support Agile development practices.
5. Lead the creation of standardized deployment patterns for .NET and Python.
6. Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines.
7. Grow the team; you will be the first hire into this team, with 2 more Application Developer level individuals to be hired over the next 12 months.

Skills and Experience required

1. Fluency in English.
2. Bachelor's / Master's in a STEM field.
3. Minimum 10 years' Application Development and Architecture experience.
4. Current expertise in .NET Core, .NET Framework, C#, ASP.NET MVC.
5. Minimum 3 years' Python experience.
6. Experience with IaaC tools - Chef, Ansible, Terraform.
7. Experience with Docker / Kubernetes (AKS or EKS).
8. Minimum 5 years' Cloud experience with either Azure / AWS.

Seeking a seasoned Lead PHP Developer to spearhead backend development initiatives and mentor a growing team of engineers. You'll play a pivotal role in designing scalable architectures, optimising performance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality code across mission-critical gaming platforms.

A leading provider of cutting-edge IT solutions tailored for the gaming and entertainment industry. This company blends deep technical expertise with a passion for immersive digital experiences, delivering scalable platforms and real-time systems to some of the most dynamic gaming brands worldwide.

• Lead the design and development of backend systems using PHP (Laravel/Symfony).
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and DevOps to deliver robust gaming solutions.
• Architect scalable APIs and microservices for real-time gaming applications.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and guide junior developers.
• Optimise application performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Ensure security, data integrity, and compliance with industry standards.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.

• 10+ years of PHP development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, etc.).
• Experience with MySQL, Redis, Docker, and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for clean, maintainable code.
• Previous experience in gaming, fintech, or high-traffic platforms is a plus.

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in the gaming sector. Collaborative, multicultural team environment in the heart of Dubai.

• php
• laravel
• yii2
• mysql
• version control
• html
• javascript
• css
• ajax
• api

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Posted 3 days ago

Senior

Salary Range: AED 600,000 - AED 800,000

Summary

Seeking a Lead Developer & Technical Architect to build a .Net, Python, Azure PaaS in UAE. Package: 600k-800k AED. Onsite role with relocation and visa fully paid.

Description

Multi-Strategy Investment Manager with >20 yrs' successful track record, seeks a Lead Developer & Technical Architect for a newly created role designing, building and implementing a Greenfield .Net, Python and Azure based PaaS (Platform as a Service) offering to enable the optimization of Application Development community (>70 developers) through standardized design and development patterns and faster shipping of tools and apps.

Relocation and Visa: paid in full

Working model: Onsite in UAE

Focus of role

1. Managing relationships with parallel Application Development and Systems Engineering functions, identifying issues in Developers workflows
2. Design, build and implement an Internal Development platform that enables self-service cloud environments
3. Establish best practices and patterns that facilitate seamless integration between Development and Cloud operations.
4. Design and implement scalable, high-performance architectures that support Agile development practices
5. Lead the creation of standardized deployment patterns for .NET and Python.
6. Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines
7. Grow the team; you will be the 1st hire into this team, with 2 more Application Developer level individuals to be hired over the next 12 months.

Skills and Experience required

1. Fluency in English
2. Bachelor's / Master's in STEM field
3. Minimum 10 yrs' Application Development and Architecture experience
4. Current expertise in .NET Core, .NET Framework, C#, ASP.NET MVC
5. Minimum 3 yrs' Python
6. Experience with IaaC tools - Chef, Ansible, Terraform
7. Experience of Docker / Kubernetes (AKS or EKS)
8. Minimum 5 yrs' Cloud experience with either Azure / AWS

Staff Software Engineer C# and Python - Greenfield PaaS - Hedge Fund

Posted 4 days ago

Dubai, AE

Senior

Salary Range: AED 600,000 - AED 800,000

Full Job Description

Summary

Multi-Strategy firm seeks Lead Developer & Technical Architect to design a .Net, Python, Azure PaaS; onsite UAE role, package: 600k-800k AED, tax-free, includes relocation.

Description

This Multi-Strategy Investment Manager with >20 yrs' successful track record seeks a Lead Developer & Technical Architect for a newly created role designing, building and implementing a Greenfield .Net, Python and Azure based PaaS (Platform as a Service) offering to enable the optimization of Application Development community (>70 developers) through standardized design and development patterns and faster shipping of tools and apps.

Focus of role
- Managing relationships with parallel Application Development and Systems Engineering functions, identifying issues in Developers workflows.
- Design, build and implement an Internal Development platform that enables self-service cloud environments.
- Establish best practices and patterns that facilitate seamless integration between Development and Cloud operations.
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance architectures that support Agile development practices.
- Lead the creation of standardized deployment patterns for .NET and Python.
- Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines.
- Grow the team; you will be the 1st hire into this team, with 2 more Application Developer level individuals to be hired over the next 12 months.

Skills and Experience required
- Fluency in English.
- Bachelor's / Master's in STEM field.
- Minimum 10 yrs' Application Development and Architecture experience.
- Current expertise in .NET Core, .NET Framework, C#, ASP.NET MVC.
- Minimum 3 yrs' Python.
- Experience with IaaC tools - Chef, Ansible, Terraform.
- Experience of Docker / Kubernetes (AKS or EKS).
- Minimum 5 yrs' Cloud experience with either Azure / AWS.