Software Developer

Job description / Role

Job summary

We are looking for software developers with hands-on REST API and authentication experience to support service providers integrating their applications with a national digital identity platform. Practical integration experience matters more than any specific programming language or framework.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and troubleshooting of digital identity integrations.
• Develop, configure, test, and troubleshoot REST API integrations.
• Work with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication flows.
• Validate integrations in staging and production environments.
• Investigate API connectivity, authentication, and integration issues.
• Document test results and track issues in JIRA.
• Coordinate with service providers and technical teams until issues are resolved.
• Support applicable security and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in software development, backend development, or API integration.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs.
• Practical experience implementing OAuth 2.0 and OIDC flows, not just theoretical knowledge.
• Experience with API testing and troubleshooting, including Postman, logs, and HTTP errors.
• Professional proficiency in Arabic and English.

Advantages

• Previous experience with UAE PASS or an equivalent national digital identity platform.
• Familiarity with SAML 2.0 and JIRA.
• Familiarity with digital identity services such as authentication, digital signatures, identity verification, eSeal, and digital vault APIs.