Entry level
Junior Software Developer
Junior full-stack developer with one year building React and Node.js features for a Dubai fintech start-up, with a strong computer science foundation.
Tech & marketing
Software Developer CV for UAE jobs
Dubai and Abu Dhabi tech hiring looks for your stack, what you shipped and the scale it runs at. Links to GitHub or a portfolio help.
Pick a starting point
Three example CVs written for the UAE. Pick the one closest to your level, then replace every line with your own facts. The people and employers are fictional.
Experienced
Software Engineer
Software engineer with six years in e-commerce and logistics platforms, building TypeScript services and React apps used by 500K monthly customers.
Senior / lead
Lead Software Engineer
Lead engineer with twelve years building payment and data platforms, leading a team of eight and owning architecture for systems with 99.95% uptime.
Words UAE employers search for
Use the ones that are true for you, in the same wording as the job ad.
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- React
- Node.js
- Python
- REST APIs
- SQL / PostgreSQL
- Cloud (AWS / Azure)
- CI/CD
- Docker
- Git
- Agile / Scrum
- Unit testing
Licences and certificates
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure) are a plus
- A GitHub or portfolio link in the header
Tips
- Lead with your main stack in the headline.
- Show scale and impact: users, latency, uptime, releases.
- Keep the skills list to what you would be interviewed on.
Questions
How long should a software developer CV be in the UAE?
One page for up to about five years of experience, two pages if you have more. Put your most recent job first.
Which template is best for a software developer CV?
For online applications, pick an ATS-safe single-column layout such as Classic, Editorial or Gulf Formal. For emailing a hiring manager, a designed layout can look sharper.
What should a software developer include on a UAE CV?
Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure) are a plus