Principal Engineer - Flutter (8+ years)
We are seeking Principal Engineers to drive the technical strategy and execution of Flutter-based mobile applications for eCommerce and marketplace platforms. This role will involve hands-on technical leadership, architecture, and the establishment of scalable and innovative mobile solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the technical vision and roadmap for Flutter-based eCommerce and marketplace mobile applications.
- Design scalable architectures for Flutter applications supporting eCommerce workflows such as product catalogs, vendor management, and checkout.
- Lead efforts to build reusable libraries and components that align with eCommerce best practices.
- Guide integration efforts with third-party services, APIs, and backend systems like payment gateways, inventory, martech, and supply chain platforms.
- Ensure mobile app scalability, performance, and reliability, particularly in high-traffic environments.
- Conduct code reviews, mentor senior and mid-level engineers, and foster a culture of technical excellence.
- Partner with product and business stakeholders to align technical strategies with business goals.
- Stay ahead of mobile development trends, especially in Flutter and eCommerce/multichannel environments.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience: 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years of leadership in Flutter development for eCommerce/multivendor platforms.
- Proven expertise in architecting and scaling Flutter applications for high-traffic eCommerce environments.
- Strong proficiency in integrating APIs, payment gateways, and logistics systems into Flutter applications.
- Deep knowledge of mobile app performance optimization, CI/CD pipelines, and mobile app monitoring tools.
- Strong knowledge of state management and design patterns (Bloc, Riverpod, Redux).
- Experience with AI/ML integration for personalized recommendations and dynamic pricing strategies.
- Proficiency in native app development (iOS/Android) for advanced use cases such as hybrid app interaction, device-specific features (e.g., camera, GPS), and optimizing app performance across platforms.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of eCommerce platforms like Shopify, Magento, and custom marketplaces.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and serverless architectures.
- Exposure to multi-currency, multi-language, and internationalization in eCommerce.
- Experience with advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making for mobile applications.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage technical and business stakeholders.
- Ability to drive innovation and technical excellence in high-growth eCommerce environments.
- Mentorship experience and a passion for guiding engineering teams toward success.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields (or equivalent experience).
At Styli, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. As an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members. We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and enhances our ability to serve our customers effectively. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. At Styli, we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
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What We Do
Founded in 1973 in Bahrain, Landmark Group has grown to become one of the largest and most successful omnichannel retail and hospitality conglomerates, with presence across 17 countries in the Middle East, Africa, India and Southeast Asia. Based in the UAE since 1990, the Group owns and operates 21 established homegrown and 4 franchise brands across an extensive network of more than 2,200 outlets, encompassing a gross leasable area of 30 million square feet.
Landmark Group's success is driven by its diverse portfolio of established brands, across multiple retail categories, offering a comprehensive range of products across fashion, home, groceries and electronics. These include Centrepoint, Max Fashion, Home Centre, Babyshop, Splash, Shoemart, Lifestyle, Viva, Emax, Home Box, Styli, Shoexpress, Spar and Easybuy.
Beyond retail, Landmark Group has diversified into the leisure, fitness and hospitality sectors with brands like Fitness First, Citymax, Fun City, Fun Ville, Zafran and Carluccio’s. The Group boasts unparalleled logistics capabilities, owning the MENA region's largest privately-owned distribution hub - Omega Logistics and Logistiq, which offers state-of-the-art third-party logistics services.
Landmark Group places a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional value and achieving customer satisfaction throughout its comprehensive product range. Across its loyalty programmes, the Group enjoys a loyal customer base with more than 35 million active users.
The company has a dedicated workforce of more than 53,000 employees and continues to be certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) since 2017.
