Job Description
About the Role:
As a Senior Mobile App Developer (iOS & Android – Native & Hybrid) based in Dubai, you will lead the design, development and delivery of high-performance mobile applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging user experiences, mentor junior developers, and drive best practices in both native and hybrid mobile development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end development of native Android (Kotlin/Java) and iOS (Swift/Objective-C) applications as well as hybrid apps using Flutter
- Architect, implement, and maintain scalable, modular mobile app architectures for Android and iOS platforms
- Integrate and manage push notification services and real-time messaging features
- Write and maintain automated tests using JUnit (Android) and XCTest (iOS) to ensure code quality and reliability
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product managers, and QA engineers to refine requirements and deliver high-quality releases
- Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and establish mobile development best practices
- Optimize application performance, memory usage, and battery consumption
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, continuous integration, and continuous deployment processes
Required Qualifications:
- 5–10 years of professional mobile application development experience
- Strong proficiency in native Android development (Kotlin/Java) and Android architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture)
- Strong proficiency in native iOS development (Swift/Objective-C) and iOS architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM)
- Proven experience building hybrid mobile apps using Flutter
- Experience implementing push notifications and real-time communication features
- Solid understanding of unit testing frameworks: JUnit for Android and XCTest for iOS
- Experience with Git and modern version control workflows
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to optimize app performance
- Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-functional, multicultural teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Fastlane or GitLab CI
- Familiarity with RESTful API and GraphQL integration
- Knowledge of state management solutions (Bloc, Provider) in Flutter
- Experience with mobile analytics and crash reporting tools (Firebase, Sentry)
- Prior experience in the UAE or MENA region
- Experience leading technical teams and mentoring peers
Position Details
- Position Title: Sr. Mobile App Developer (iOS & Android – Native & Hybrid)
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Information Technology (IT) / Software
- Experience Required: 5+ years
