Software Developer

Job Title: Software Developer (Open AI +.NET) Job Type: Contract Job Location: Dubai (On-site) Role Purpose:The Software developer is a key technical contributor within the Internal Applications team, responsible for the full software development lifecycle of internal digital platforms including web applications, mobile apps, and enterprise portals with a forward-thinking approach to adopt modern technologies such as AI, machine learning and automation. The role demands strong technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:Application Design & Development • Lead the design, development, customization, and maintenance of internal business applications (web, mobile, portals). • Implement scalable and secure solutions using modern programming languages, frameworks, and tools. • Ensure seamless integration of applications with other internal systems using APIs and web services. • Develop POCs for new ideas and technologies to support innovation initiatives. Operational Support • Provide Level 2/3 support for internal applications, resolving issues within defined SLAs. • Proactively monitor application performance, stability, and usability. • Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and post-mortem reviews Modern Technology & Innovation Adoption • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and workflows using tools such as RPA (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate). • Lead POCs and pilots for AI/ML tools and automation solutions. • Integrate ML models into internal systems to drive smarter decision-making or improve user experience. • Stay updated on emerging technologies and propose their application in internal use cases. Functional/Technical Competencies:Technical Expertise AI / ML & Intelligent Application Development • Design, development, and integration of AI/ML-powered features into business applications (recommendation systems, NLP solutions, chatbots, automation tools). • Hands-on experience with OpenAI APIs (GPT models) for text generation, chatbots, summarization, embeddings, and workflow automation. • Experience working with Claude (Anthropic) for advanced reasoning, content generation, and AI-assisted development workflows. • Use of pre-trained models and third-party AI APIs to rapidly implement intelligent features. • Prompt Engineering – expertise in designing, optimizing, and fine-tuning prompts for accuracy, efficiency, and business relevance. • AI-assisted development using GitHub Copilot to accelerate coding, refactoring, and debugging across multiple languages. Microsoft.NET Technology Stack • ASP.NET, MVC Architecture, C#, Windows Forms, jQuery for custom enterprise application development. • Experience deploying and managing applications on Microsoft Azure, including cloud-based services and integrations. Front-End Development • Strong experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript for modern, responsive web interfaces. • Proficient in modern front-end frameworks such as React and Angular for building scalable, component-based user interfaces. Minimum qualifications: • 5+ years of experience managing complex technology projects. • Minimum Graduate Degree in Computer Science or relevant discipline. • Experience with current web and service technologies and architectures • Prior working experience in generative use cases and automation is a must. • Knowledge of System/Application Development (SDLC) required.