547 System Development jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Backend Engineering Manager

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineering Manager to lead and grow our backend engineering team.

The Opportunity:

This is a strategic leadership role that oversees the development of robust, scalable, and secure backend solutions while fostering a high-performance engineering culture.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of backend engineers, fostering collaboration and innovation. Manage resource allocation, project prioritization, and team productivity to meet business objectives.
• Engineering Execution: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of backend systems, ensuring high performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, align on goals, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Collaborate with product managers and designers to define project requirements and timelines. Drive the implementation of new features and improvements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration & Communication: Act as the liaison between the frontend team and other stakeholders. Ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Technology Trends: Stay informed on emerging technologies and development trends, applying them to drive innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in backend engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams.
• Expertise in designing and maintaining high-performance, low-latency backend systems.
• In-depth knowledge of databases and modern architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, hybrid cloud environments, and DevOps practices.

We are seeking experienced software developers for a short-term project with a global AI-driven platform.

This initiative supports the refinement of AI systems using curated code repositories and model feedback loops.

• Our ideal candidate has 3-9 years of hands-on development experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to write clean, production-grade code.
• The must have professional-level English and reliable internet access.

Key responsibilities include analyzing, debugging, and evaluating code repositories, writing high-quality code, participating in AI model evaluation, and collaborating with an international team of top engineers.

As a member of this team, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology and work closely with colleagues from around the world.

Embedded System Development Expert

We are seeking a skilled embedded system developer to join our team. As a key player in developing innovative solutions, you will collaborate with clients across the globe to design and implement cutting-edge embedded systems.

1. Design and Develop High-Quality Embedded Systems: Utilize your expertise in embedded systems to create high-quality solutions that meet client expectations.
2. Programming Microprocessors: Program microprocessors using various languages, including Modula, C, C++, LabVIEW, and Assembly.
3. Required Skills: Advantageous skills include Java and MySQL knowledge, as well as strong analytical capabilities.

In this role, you will be an invaluable asset to our team, leveraging your extensive experience in embedded systems design and development to drive innovation and success. If you are passionate about creating cutting-edge solutions and working collaboratively with a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

This is a unique chance to contribute to the development of innovative products and services that make a real difference in people's lives. Join us and be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, teamwork, and excellence.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our CRM/ERP implementation projects and ensure successful delivery across multiple branches.

• Plan, execute and deliver CRM/ERP implementation projects.
• Translate business needs into system requirements and workflows.
• Manage vendors, developers and internal teams to meet project deadlines.
• Customize CRM/ERP systems and ensure smooth integration with existing processes.
• Provide training and support for staff on new systems.
• Monitor system performance and continuously optimize workflows.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and UAE regulations.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Project Management, with proven success in CRM/ERP implementation.
• Strong knowledge of CRM/ERP systems such as Salesforce, Zoho, HubSpot or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
• Third language proficiency is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and growth-oriented work environment.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV/Resume via Indeed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the development of our core banking system in Dubai.

This is a key opportunity for a skilled professional to drive strategic initiatives and contribute to the growth of our business.

1. Strategic Leadership: Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.
2. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Finacle or Temenos T24 software solutions and ability to implement and customize them effectively.
3. Lifecycle Implementations: At least 4 full lifecycle implementations of a core banking system (Finacle or Temenos) must be demonstrated, showcasing expertise in project planning, execution, and delivery.

As a Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders, define project scope, develop implementation plans, and ensure timely completion. Your technical acumen, leadership skills, and industry experience will play a vital role in shaping the success of this initiative.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Director - Projects Controls and System Development to join the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary of AED 66, ,500. The Director will play a critical role in overseeing the development and implementation of project controls systems and processes, ensuring efficient and effective project delivery across the organisation. This role demands a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of project management methodologies, cost control, risk management, and systems development. The successful candidate will lead a team of professionals and contribute significantly to the successful execution of key infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development and implementation of project controls systems, processes, and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organisational objectives.

Oversee the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.

Provide expert advice and guidance on project controls matters to project teams and senior management.

Monitor project performance against established baselines and identify potential deviations.

Develop and implement corrective actions to address project control issues and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Manage a team of project controls professionals, providing mentorship and development opportunities.

Collaborate with other departments to integrate project controls systems and processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field.

A minimum of 9 years of experience in project controls, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Proven experience in developing and implementing project controls systems and processes.

Expertise in cost control, risk management, and change management.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Director - Projects Controls and System Development to join the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates . This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary of AED 66000 - 66500 . The Director will play a critical role in overseeing the development and implementation of project controls systems and processes ensuring efficient and effective project delivery across the organisation. This role demands a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of project management methodologies cost control risk management and systems development. The successful candidate will lead a team of professionals and contribute significantly to the successful execution of key infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities:

* Lead the development and implementation of project controls systems processes and procedures ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organisational objectives.
* Oversee the development and maintenance of project schedules budgets and risk registers.
* Provide expert advice and guidance on project controls matters to project teams and senior management.
* Monitor project performance against established baselines and identify potential deviations.
* Develop and implement corrective actions to address project control issues and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
* Manage a team of project controls professionals providing mentorship and development opportunities.
* Collaborate with other departments to integrate project controls systems and processes.
Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field.
* A minimum of 9 years of experience in project controls with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
* Proven experience in developing and implementing project controls systems and processes.
* Expertise in cost control risk management and change management.
* Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Proficiency in project management software and tools.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Overview

Please submit your application in English.

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the #1 ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor’s list since its founding in 2009. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

You’ll join our Engineering Experts within the AI, Insights & Solutions team. This team is part of Bain’s digital capabilities practice, which includes experts in analytics, engineering, product management, and design. In this multidisciplinary environment, you'll leverage deep technical expertise with business acumen to help clients tackle their most transformative challenges. You’ll work on integrated teams alongside our general consultants and clients to develop data-driven strategies and innovative solutions. Together, we create human-centric solutions that harness the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive competitive advantage for our clients. Our collaborative and supportive work environment fosters creativity and continuous learning, enabling us to consistently deliver exceptional results.

As an Expert Manager, Software Engineering, you will lead the development and building of software applications that address complex problems in various industries. You will guide a diverse engineering team through the entire engineering life cycle. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, optimizing, and deploying cutting-edge software engineering solutions and infrastructure at the production scale required by the world’s largest companies.

• Shape & scope client solutions. Work with Bain consulting teams and product owners to translate business problems into prioritized backlogs and technical road-maps for cross-functional engineering squads.
• Own full-stack design & build. Lead the architecture, development and documentation of web applications, selecting and integrating third-party services or frameworks that accelerate delivery and long-term maintainability.
• Drive front-end modernization engagements. Direct small-to-mid-sized client workstreams to assess and improve front-end architecture, micro-services, build pipelines and security patterns.
• Establish front-end engineering best practices. Define and enforce standards around component libraries/design systems, automated testing, linting, CI/CD, accessibility and performance optimisation.
• Develop reusable libraries & accelerators. Create and curate shared code assets that reduce time-to-value across multiple client projects and internal initiatives.
• Lead the full delivery lifecycle. Set quality gates, supervise code reviews, ensure robust unit/integration test coverage, manage release planning and oversee post-deployment monitoring and incident resolution.
• Partner on UI/UX excellence. Collaborate with designers to ship inclusive, responsive interfaces
• Mentor & grow engineers. Provide day-to-day technical coaching for senior and mid-level engineers through pair programming, architecture sessions and constructive feedback.
• Upskill client engineering teams. Coach client developers on modern tooling and DevOps/cloud-native practices, ensuring sustainable ownership after Bain’s engagement.
• Advance cloud-native & DevOps adoption. Champion containerization, infrastructure-as-code, automated observability and secure-by-design principles to improve scalability, reliability and security.
• Contribute to communities of practice. Share lessons learned and emerging technology trends through internal forums, brown-bag sessions and knowledge assets.
• Support talent acquisition & onboarding. Participate in interviewing, technical assessments and mentoring of new hires to build a high-calibre engineering cohort.
• Travel required for client and Bain team collaboration on-site

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• You bring at least 6 years of end-to-end experience designing, building and maintaining production-grade full-stack applications.
• 5 + years hands-on development with modern web technologies – React, Angular, Vue.js, TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3 (including CSS-in-JS and preprocessors such as Sass/Less).
• 4 + years building server-side services with FastAPI, Node.js/Express, Flask, Django, .NET Core or Java Spring Boot, including the design of RESTful and GraphQL/gRPC APIs.
• 3–4 years architecting and operating micro-service ecosystems, emphasizing service discovery, observability, CI/CD automation and blue-/green or canary deployments.
• Cloud-native delivery on AWS, Azure or GCP – adept with managed services, serverless patterns and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation or Bicep).
• Containerization & orchestration proficiency – Docker, Kubernetes and related tooling (Helm, Argo CD).
• Database architecture across relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL/document stores (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis); solid SQL skills.
• Deep understanding of front-end engineering best practices – component libraries/design systems, state-management patterns, unit/integration/e2e testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress), module bundlers and package management.
• Security & privacy by design – OAuth 2.0/OIDC, JWT, SSO/cloud IAM, encryption in transit/at rest, and awareness of data-protection regulations.
• Strong computer-science fundamentals – data structures, algorithms, object-oriented and functional paradigms, automated testing and performance profiling.
• Leadership & mentorship – proven ability to lead small engineering squads, set coding standards, perform rigorous code reviews and up skill junior engineers.
• Agile delivery mindset – practical experience with Scrum or Kanban, story-point estimation, backlog grooming and the use of Git-based workflows, Jira and automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Professional fluency in English

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain and discuss technicalities of solutions, algorithms and techniques with colleagues and clients from other disciplines
• Curiosity, proactivity and critical thinking
• Ability to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teams
• Ability to work independently and juggle priorities to thrive in a fast paced and ambiguous environment, while also collaborating as part of a team in complex situations

• Relevant professional hands-on experience in web development, programming languages, version control, software design pattern, infrastructure and deployment, integration and unit testing implementation
• Commercial acumen and understanding of business models

Company Description

Established in 1995, Safari Group started as a trader of cosmetics, perfumes, and food products. In 2005, we launched our first retail venture, Safari Hypermarket, in Doha, Qatar. Now one of the leading names in Qatar's commercial sector, the group boasts a strong retail presence and has diversified into 24+ business domains. Currently, Safari Group employs over 4,000 professionals and operates in Qatar, UAE, India, and China. Known for our competitive pricing and customer-centric approach, we set benchmarks in retail and beyond.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Software Engineering Manager located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Software Engineering Manager will oversee software development projects, lead and mentor a team of engineers, and ensure high-quality software design. Responsibilities include project management, coordinating with distributed systems, and implementing best practices in software engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Software Development and Software Design
• Proven experience in Team Leadership and effective management of engineering teams
• Proficiency in Project Management and handling distributed systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in the retail or commercial sector is a plus