Job Description

About the Client:
Our client is a dynamic and rapidly expanding e-commerce company in Dubai, dedicated to providing innovative and customer-centric online shopping experiences. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Developer to drive the development of their core e-commerce platform and lead their development team.
Job Summary:
The Lead Software Developer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of robust and scalable software solutions for the company's e-commerce platform. This individual will provide technical leadership, mentor junior developers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software that meets business requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of modern software development practices, extensive experience in building e-commerce applications, and excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic.
Responsibilities:

• Software Development & Architecture:

• Design and develop complex software architectures for the e-commerce platform.
• Lead the development of high-performance, scalable, and secure applications.
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Optimize application performance and database interactions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team.
• Mentor and train junior developers.
• Lead code reviews and ensure code quality.
• Contribute to architectural design and technical decision-making.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools.
• E-Commerce Platform Development:

• Develop and maintain core e-commerce functionalities, including product catalog, shopping cart, checkout, and payment integrations.
• Implement and manage inventory management systems and order processing workflows.
• Ensure the platform is optimized for performance, user experience, and search engine optimization (SEO).
• Integrate with third-party APIs and services.
• Implement and maintain security best practices for e-commerce applications.
• Project Management & Collaboration:

• Participate in project planning, estimation, and execution.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders in both English and Arabic.
• Ensure all work is done according to the project specifications.
• Problem Solving & Debugging:

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve application performance and stability.
• Debug and optimize application code.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Extensive experience in building e-commerce applications.
• Strong knowledge of modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, React, Angular).
• Experience with database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices and design patterns.