5 Lead Developer jobs in Saudi Arabia

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled
Lead Java Developer
to lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance, scalable enterprise applications. You will play a critical role in guiding the development team, making architectural decisions, and ensuring best practices are followed throughout the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers in design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Architect and develop scalable backend systems using Java and related technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Review code, identify bottlenecks, and optimize application performance.
• Ensure adherence to software development best practices including clean code, unit testing, CI/CD, and documentation.
• Participate in technical planning, requirement analysis, and system design.
• Provide technical leadership and direction for project development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with stakeholders for resolution.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE development.
• Proven experience as a team lead or technical lead in Java-based projects.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, etc.).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in databases (SQL and NoSQL – MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like Angular, React, or (a plus).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of Java-based applications and RESTful APIs.

Collaborate with product managers and architects to define technical solutions and translate business requirements into scalable software.

Guide and mentor team members in best coding practices, design patterns, and architectural decisions.

Drive code reviews, technical discussions, and ensure high code quality and performance standards.

Troubleshoot critical production issues and implement long-term fixes and improvements.

Advocate for continuous improvement in tools, processes, and systems across the engineering team.

Stay up to date with modern technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.

Required Skills:

5+ years of experience in Java backend development with expertise in Spring/Spring Boot and RESTful services.

Solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), system design, and design patterns.

Proven experience leading a team of engineers or taking ownership of modules/projects.

Experience with AWS Cloud services (EC2, Lambda, S3, etc.) is a strong advantage.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.

Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Strong communication and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities & Strategic Impact Areas:

Solution Design & Development

• Lead the design, configuration, and development of SailPoint IIQ solutions to support business and compliance requirements.
• Develop custom workflows, rules, and plugins, including UI aspects, to enhance user experience and automation.
• Customize and extend IIQ APIs to meet complex business use cases.
• Implement connectors and adapters (Web Services, JDBC, Active Directory, SAP, Exchange, SAP GRC, and multi-system adapters).

System Implementation & Integration

• Deliver large-scale enterprise SailPoint projects with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture setup.
• Execute and manage SailPoint IIQ version upgrades and ensure smooth transition.
• Integrate IIQ with enterprise applications and databases to ensure seamless IAM processes.

Governance & Compliance

• Design and implement account and access review processes (recertification) aligned with internal audit, regulatory, and compliance requirements in KSA.
• Manage and monitor policy violations and enforce remediation processes.
• Support compliance initiatives relevant to the KSA market, such as SAMA cybersecurity framework, NCA ECC, and global IAM standards.

Operations & Troubleshooting

• Provide advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting support for IIQ platform issues.
• Monitor system health and performance, ensuring availability and efficiency.
• Create technical documentation and standard operating procedures for ongoing IAM operations.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 4 To 9 years of hands-on experience in SailPoint IIQ development and implementation.
• Strong expertise in Java and JavaScript development for extending and customizing IIQ.
• Proven experience in enterprise-scale deployments with HA/DR architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange, SAP systems, SAP GRC integration, and database connectors.
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, provisioning, and governance models.
• Excellent skills in building and deploying custom workflows, complex rules, and policies.
• Exposure to policy violation management, recertification processes, and compliance-driven IAM.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent business communication and documentation skills, with proficiency in writing technical and business emails.

Job Description
Job Title
Lead Engineer, Full Stack Developer II

Reportingto
Manager, Digitalization

Business Unit/Function
Business Improvement

Department
Digitalization

Direct Reports
Budget/Size
Grade
M11S

Job Family
Sub Family
Position Type
Role Profile Number
13177

Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to drive adoption and implementation of digital solutions across the organization. This role requires strategic thinking and collaboration across technical and operational disciplines and generate the targeted cash to support implementation based on the value levers identified. This role will lead individual and team initiatives/projects.

Safely focusing on critical productivity gains, quality and cost reductions while always supporting and driving Environment, Health, and Safety principles.

Key Accountabilities
Responsible for leading digitalization projects, including data analytics tools like Power BI and PI charts, and possessing a solid understanding of OT architecture.

Collaborating with cross-functional team members, including analysts, engineers, and end users, to coordinate the digitization process.

Acting as the focal point for managing any digitization initiative and ensuring its successful execution.

Participating in specialized initiatives as required and ensuring technological feasibility while involving all relevant stakeholders.

Addressing inquiries from clients and supporting Digitalization team with opportunity identification, business case development, execution, and performance of complex multi-disciplinary projects

Develop applications based on the design specifications and offer constructive feedback to designers, as well as propose alternative solutions when necessary.

Ensure that the code adheres to the most up-to-date coding practices and industry standards.

Collaborate closely with backend developers to gain a thorough understanding of the system's APIs and utilize them effectively.

Create unit and integration tests and create automation tools to streamline daily tasks.

Critically evaluate ideas and opinions to prevent potential pitfalls and inefficient solutions.

Take charge of comprehensive testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and functional testing.

Support effective change-management and project communication strategies to keep stakeholders and staff informed about project status

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Bachelor's Degree IT or Computer Science or Information Science or equivalent

Minimum Experience:
8-10 years of experience in manufacturing industry

Skills
Ma'aden High-Performance Competencies:
Experienced frontend developer building modern JavaScript-based web applications.

Expert experience with HTML, CSS/LESS/SCSS/etc., JavaScript React, Node, etc. and responsive design

Experience using JavaScript frameworks and libraries, such as React, Angular, etc.

Understanding of RESTful APIs and have knowledge of Object-Oriented programing.

Ability to write effective unit, integration, and end-user automation tests.

Plus Skills
Industrial environment experience

Chemical/Process experience

Mining/Beneficiation experience