Senior Software Engineer - Smart City Applications

We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to assist in the development and integration of Smart City applications into the smart city ecosystem. This role will support the Technical Manager and Solution Architect while directly engaging with customers to ensure seamless delivery of technical solutions. The Senior Software Engineer will play a critical role in requirements gathering, communication between internal and offshore development/product teams, and will act as a proxy for the development/product team during technical design, testing, and deployment phases. The successful candidate will work closely with product development teams, UX designers, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and user-centric applications, collaborating across teams to ensure smooth project delivery. Responsibilities Requirements Gathering & Communication: • Collect and document business and technical requirements for Smart City applications (e.g., property management, smart parking, citizen apps). • Communicate these requirements to the development and product teams, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams. Proxy for Technical Design & Development: • Act as a proxy for the development and product teams, ensuring that the technical design meets customer requirements and aligns with the overall Smart City architecture. • Assist in the creation of technical specifications, ensuring that all features, systems, and components integrate seamlessly. Collaboration with Stakeholders : • Work closely with product development teams, UX designers, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure the product is developed according to requirements, quality standards, and user experience best practices. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve any integration or technical issues and ensure timely delivery. Testing & Quality Assurance: • Oversee technical testing including integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring the solution meets technical specifications and performance standards. • Drive quality assurance efforts during the development lifecycle to ensure product releases are high-quality and bug-free. Deployment & Support: • Support the deployment process by ensuring that all technical components are delivered and integrated smoothly into the production environment. • Provide post-deployment support, troubleshooting and resolving issues quickly to maintain system stability. Continuous Improvement: • Work with internal and external teams to optimize system performance, scale solutions, and enhance features based on user feedback and business needs. • Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in the Smart City domain. Requirements Qualifications & Education • Bachelors or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. • Certifications in relevant technologies and project management (e.g., PMP, Agile). Professional Experiences • 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development or integration, particularly in Smart City or IoT applications. • Proven experience with mobile app development, web portals, and backend systems. • Experience working in cross-functional teams with stakeholders across both business and technical domains. • Good understanding and experience in full project SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle). • Experience in requirements gathering, leading both frontend and backend development teams. • Proven experience with mobile app development, backend services, and database management • Experience working with system integration, cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Azure), and CI/CD pipelines. • Experienced in application deployment to IT infrastructures (on-premise and/or public cloud). • Familiarity with smart city applications, GIS integration, and payment system integration in the context of smart city technologies is a plus. Technical Skills • Frontend Mobile: Flutter (Dart), Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM). • Frontend Web: React 18+, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3. • Backend: Node.js (LTS), Express.js, TypeScript, RESTful APIs. • Authentication & Security: JWT (JSON Web Tokens), OAuth (if applicable). • Database: RDBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL), NoSQL. • Caching: Redis. • Cloud Storage: Google Cloud Storage. • Content Delivery: Experience in Google Cloud CDN. • CI/CD: Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bitbucket, etc. • Version Control: Git (GitHub, GitLab). Languages • English • Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic (good to have) Soft Skills • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multicultural teams. • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. • Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity while maintaining focus on delivering high-quality software. • A team player, proactive in driving solution