Application Developer

Job Title - Application Developer (Dot Net) About the Role We are looking for a seasoned Senior Application Developer with strong expertise in Microsoft .NET technologies to design, develop, and maintain critical application systems for our schools administrative, academic, and operational needs. You will play a key role in shaping and supporting the digital infrastructure that underpins student systems, staff portals, and learning-management tools. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain web applications and backend services using .NET / .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, or relevant technology. Build and maintain integrations with other systems (e.g., Student Information System, HR, Finance) through RESTful APIs, web services, or database connections. Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and reusable code; follow best practices for software development; conduct code reviews. Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications; optimize performance, address bugs, and implement enhancements. Work closely with stakeholders (administration, academic staff, operations) to gather requirements, understand business processes, and translate them into technical solutions. Participate in full software development lifecycle (SDLC): requirements gathering, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Design and maintain databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server), write complex queries, stored procedures and ensure data integrity. Implement and maintain automated testing (unit tests, integration tests) to ensure application quality. Collaborate with DevOps or IT teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, monitoring, and backups. Document technical specifications, system architecture, and application workflows to facilitate system maintenance, handover, and onboarding of new team members. Mentor junior developers, provide technical guidance, review their code, and share best practices. Stay up-to-date with .NET ecosystem, emerging technologies, and education-tech trends that can enhance the schools IT capabilities. Qualifications & Experience Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of professional experience in application development using .NET / .NET Core, preferably in an enterprise or education IT environment. Strong knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, Web API, Entity Framework / ORM frameworks, and object-oriented design. Experience with SQL Server (or other relational databases) writing queries, optimizing performance, designing schema. Familiarity with web UI frameworks (Razor, MVC) and front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) is a plus. Experience working with Git or other version control systems. Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing frameworks. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work with non-technical stakeholders. Previous experience in a school or education-sector IT environment is a plus. Key Competencies & Behaviours Analytical Thinking: Able to understand complex business requirements and translate into technical solutions. Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for full lifecycle delivery and system quality. Collaboration: Works effectively across IT, academic, administrative and operations teams. Mentorship: Guides junior developers, shares knowledge, and improves team capability. Adaptability: Learns new technologies, adapts to changing project needs and priorities. Attention to Detail: Ensures applications are stable, secure and maintainable. What We Offer Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the UAE education-sector IT roles. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting digital transformation in a school setting. Exposure to critical school systems (student data, learning tools, staff portals) and the chance to innovate. Professional development and growth opportunities in software development and educational technology. Apply now