Job Details
Posting Date
08/Apr/2026 Expiry Date 08/May/2026 Job Reference Number: 2630-2026-04-08T12:20:07
Mobile Applications Developer
CATEGORY Non Faculty Vacancies
College Departments
Department Digital Technologies Department
Job Purpose

We are seeking a creative and results-driven Mobile Applications Developer (iOS, Android, and cross-platform) to design, build, enhance, and support university mobile applications. The role requires strong technical skills, integration experience, and the ability to translate business requirements from colleges/departments into secure, scalable, and user-friendly mobile solutions.

Main accountabilities & expectations
  • ​Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain mobile applications for iOS and Android, using native and/or cross-platform frameworks, aligned with university standards and user experience expectations.
  • Participate in solution architecture and application/system design, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance across devices and OS versions.
  • Develop, publish, and maintain secure APIs and system integration services, including authentication mechanisms and integration documentation.
  • Integrate mobile applications with enterprise and university systems (e.g., portals, SIS/ERP services, identity services), ensuring reliable data flow and error handling.
  • Maintain regular updates and enhancements for existing applications, including bug fixes, performance tuning, feature upgrades, and OS compatibility updates.
  • Ensure adherence to secure coding practices, data privacy requirements, and access control policies; manage app permissions and secure storage appropriately.
  • Produce and maintain required technical documentation (architecture, integration/API specs, HLD, LLD, operational procedures, risks/dependencies, and handover documentation).
  • Collaborate with UI/UX, business owners, and technical teams to support mobile roadmap delivery (e.g., phased releases and feature expansion).
  • Continuously evaluate emerging mobile technologies and recommend improvements to development efficiency, quality, monitoring, and user experience.​
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager  ​​
Required Skills
  • Strong experience in native iOS (Swift / Objective C) and/or native Android (Kotlin / Java) development and cross-platform/hybrid frameworks such as React Native, Flutter (as applicable).
  • Solid understanding of the full mobile application development lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, release, monitoring, support).
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, JSON, OAuth2/token-based authentication, and integration troubleshooting.
  • Hands-on experience building/consuming APIs using backend technologies such as Node.js and modern web frameworks (where applicable).
  • Familiarity with .NET / C# or equivalent backend technologies is an advantage.
  • Practical experience with web technologies used alongside mobile solutions: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
  • Exposure to Microsoft 365 development capabilities such as Power Platform (Power Apps), Power BI, and Microsoft Graph APIs.
  • Strong customer service mindset, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate business needs into technical deliverables.​​
  • Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Requirements
  • ​​​B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in mobile application development (iOS, Android, and/or cross-platform).
  • Demonstrated experience in API development, integration, and working with enterprise authentication/security concepts.

Job Location University of Sharjah (Main)
Job Criteria
Gender , Male, Female,
Qualifications Bachelor's degree/higher diploma
Relevant Experience 3
Living In UAE Open for all
Nationality , All,