Software Development Team Lead

Job Title

Software Development Team Lead (Android, iOS, Web, Unity – VR/AR)

Job Description:

Leads cross-platform software development across Android, iOS, Web, and Unity, including VR and AR applications. Owns technical direction, delivery execution, and code quality while coordinating a multi-disciplinary team. This role balances hands-on development with leadership, ensuring scalable, stable, and production-ready solutions across mobile, web, real-time 3D, and immersive platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Define and enforce architecture standards across mobile, web, Unity, and VR/AR applications.
• Lead technical decision-making for frameworks, SDKs, engines, and integrations.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices across all platforms.
• Ensure performance, stability, and maintainability for real-time and immersive applications.

Unity, VR & AR Oversight

• Lead development of Unity applications including VR and AR experiences.
• Oversee integration of AR frameworks (ARCore, ARKit) and VR platforms (Meta Quest, PC VR).
• Ensure optimal performance, interaction design, and hardware compatibility for immersive builds.
• Manage deployment pipelines for VR headsets, mobile AR, and standalone immersive devices.

Cross-Platform Development

• Oversee development of:
• Android applications (Java / Kotlin)
• iOS applications (Swift)
• Web applications (React, modern JS frameworks)
• Unity applications (C#) including VR & AR
• Ensure shared APIs, authentication, data models, and backend integrations are consistent across platforms.

Team Leadership & Execution

• Lead, mentor, and manage developers across mobile, web, and Unity teams.
• Break requirements into sprints, assign tasks, and track delivery.
• Remove blockers and maintain delivery velocity under tight timelines.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and development standards.

Delivery & Quality Assurance

• Own release planning, testing strategies, and deployment readiness.
• Ensure CI/CD processes, version control, and build pipelines are followed.
• Handle production issues, performance bottlenecks, and post-release fixes.
• Drive continuous improvement across tools, workflows, and codebases.

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the technical point of contact for product, design, and business teams.
• Communicate risks, timelines, and trade-offs clearly and early.
• Support demos, pilots, and technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Android, iOS, Web, and Unity development.
• Proven experience building VR and AR applications in Unity.
• Proficiency in C#, Java/Kotlin, Swift, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, cloud services, and databases.
• Experience leading teams using Agile / Scrum methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real-time 3D, immersive UX, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Experience deploying apps to app stores, web platforms, and VR devices.

Salary Range

• Starting from 6000 AED, Negotiable based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED6,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience with real-time 3D, immersive UX, and performance optimization?
• How many years of experience in deploying apps to app stores, web platforms, and VR devices?
• How familiar with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing?