143 Back End Development jobs in Dubai

Job Description

Virtusa seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities, and work with state-of-the-art technologies throughout your career with us.

• Role: Lead Software Engineer
• About the Team: We value collaboration and the team environment of our company

We seek great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.

• Key Requirements:

• Teamwork
• Quality of life
• Professional and personal development

When you join Virtusa, you join a team of 30,000 people globally that cares about your growth.

• Exciting Projects: Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa

At Virtusa, we are dedicated to providing a supportive environment for all employees. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

A senior full stack PHP engineer is needed to develop high-quality software applications. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software engineering principles, focusing on building scalable and efficient systems.

• Design, build, and deploy software applications using PHP, HTML/CSS, and other relevant technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Work closely with QA engineers to ensure seamless integration and testing of new features.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices, applying this knowledge to improve existing processes and tools.

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
2. Proficiency in HTML/CSS, SCSS, and LESS preprocessors.
3. Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design patterns.
4. Experience with Git for version control.
5. Knowledgeable in Bash, Linux environments, and SSH.
6. Familiarity with Docker for containerization.
7. Proficient in using Redis for caching.
8. Well-versed in protocols and RESTful services.
9. Strong proficiency in MySQL.
10. Understanding of asynchronous data fetching techniques.
11. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
12. Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
13. Familiarity with Kibana and Grafana.

• Familiarity with Varnish or accelerators.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to lead our team in advancing our development stack and ensuring scale as we grow.

As a seasoned software engineer, you will be responsible for leading product planning and mentoring peers. Your primary focus will be on writing exemplary code, managing projects end-to-end, and ensuring code quality with 6+ years of experience in Python (Django).

In this role, you will:

1. Gather an up-to-date understanding of the code base and technologies stack within weeks.
2. Lead planning sessions around new product features, deliver detailed roll-out/roll-back strategies for releases.
3. Apply industry trends as part of your daily work.
4. Create unit tests in accordance with established standards to cover assigned work.
5. Write and maintain exemplary code following established programming practices.
6. Contribute actively in post-release maintenance issues.
7. Develop elegant solutions for complex problems.
8. Pioneer reliability and efficiency of our current code base, platforms, and/or core systems.
9. Impact the direction and scope of our technical vision within your stream.
10. Work in a mentoring capacity, providing guidance on tasks irrespective of complexity or scale.
11. Code review all major pull requests, defining programming standards and providing constructive feedback.

We are a key regional player and the champion in our field, serving millions of customers daily. Our growth and success metrics have been unforeseen, where 'excellence' became our daily goal.

Our company's e-commerce platform has grown beyond our capacity, making it essential to expand our team of skilled professionals. We strive for excellence and seek individuals who share our vision.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer who will play a key role in designing and implementing advanced solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and ensure smooth operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement reusable, clean, tested, efficient, secure, maintainable, and well-documented solutions.
• Assist partners in their integration process with our published APIs.
• Document findings, actions, and plans thoroughly, setting up the foundations for a solid reporting framework and communication standard.
• Provide technical feasibility of implementing product requirements and offer valuable input to the product team.
• Translate product requirements into SRS and technical plan.
• Proactively identify technical debt and propose mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and develop your knowledge about software development, supporting/mentoring other team-members, sharing guidance to help them achieve career growth.
• Conduct code reviews for peers to enhance code quality and ensure adherence to high standards.
• Understand business side of the project and lead in-depth technical and product discussions.
• Bring new tools and initiatives that can boost productivity.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Curiosity-driven mindset.
• High bar for knowledge management (documentation), and organizational responsibilities (time-management, reporting, communication).
• Take ownership of work and its impact.
• Communicate and collaborate proactively.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and can take a project from idea/RFC to production.
• Open-minded, looking at problems with an engineering-mindset.
• Welcome open-dialogue and feedback culture.
• Tendency for iterative improvement and ongoing refactoring.

Location: Dubai, UAE
Leadership | Agile Delivery | Product Engineering

Lead the Code. Drive the Vision. Scale the Future of FinTech.

HR Corner Group is partnering with a leading FinTech firm in Dubai to find a passionate and highly capable Software Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams in building world-class financial products.

This is a strategic leadership role for someone who can balance hands-on technical direction with people management, Agile delivery, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, product-led environment.

To lead, coach, and scale a high-performing software engineering team , delivering secure, scalable, and customer-focused digital solutions that power next-generation finance.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor a team of backend, frontend, and full-stack engineers , fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and accountability.

• Lead performance management, hiring, onboarding , and career development for the engineering team.

• Champion best practices in clean code, testing, security, and technical documentation .

Technical Oversight & Hands-On Support

• Provide technical direction, architecture guidance , and code reviews to ensure high-quality software delivery.

• Maintain hands-on involvement as needed, especially during complex design, integration, or troubleshooting phases.

• Ensure all systems are resilient, performant, and secure , aligned with FinTech compliance standards.

Agile Delivery & Project Execution

• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle using Agile/Scrum methodologies .

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables .

• Monitor project health, scope, timelines, and team velocity to ensure timely, scalable releases.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategy

• Work closely with CTO, Product, QA, DevOps, and Data teams to align engineering efforts with broader company objectives.

• Contribute to technical roadmaps, OKRs, and strategic initiatives to scale the business effectively.

• Act as a bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management capacity .
Strong technical background with hands-on experience in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, or similar) .
Proven track record of leading Agile development teams and delivering high-impact software products.
Experience in FinTech, SaaS, or cloud-native digital platforms is highly desirable.
Deep understanding of Agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, software architecture, and secure coding standards .
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Play a key role in scaling a high-growth FinTech platform reshaping financial services in the region.
Lead a passionate engineering team building secure, customer-first digital solutions.
Enjoy a collaborative, empowering work culture in the heart of Dubai’s innovation ecosystem .
Competitive compensation, leadership autonomy, and long-term growth opportunities.

If you're a builder, a mentor, and a strategic thinker who thrives on technical excellence and team empowerment — this is your next move.

Apply now or contact HR Corner Group for a confidential conversation.

TPConnects – a global, travel content aggregation and distribution technology company – is currently seeking an Engineering Manager (Backend). The role will involve responsibilities to lead and manage the backend teams (squads), work with Product teams and contribute to resolving the technical and business challenges. The successful candidate will be joining our international team, mainly based in Dubai.

• Lead and manage the Engineering squads.
• Plan, monitor and deliver sprints and releases as agreed with Product teams.
• Be a line manager for all developers within the squad and then coach, mentor, and foster their professional growth.
• Contribute creativity and insight to solve both technical and business challenges.
• Liaise with the QA team to get the product tested and plan for the feature release.
• Work with other Technical teams to plan and support the Product ecosystems.
• Support, manage and run technical hardening initiatives (optimisation, logging, monitoring, security, etc).
• Build libraries and frameworks that support complex web applications, speed up development efficiency and improve code quality.
• Promote usability, accessibility, elegance, performance, and maintainability within the dev squads.
• Research and promote new technologies and best practices within the team.
• Recommend solution architecture by comparing the advantages and disadvantages of custom development and other alternatives.
• Document the tech solution, design options and the system technical specification.

• At least 10+ years’ experience developing Enterprise production software (not just MVPs).
• Proven track record of leading distributed teams of engineers.
• Proven track record of delivering well-tested, high-quality, maintainable projects.
• Great cross-team communication skills.
• Self-motivated, intense eagerness to learn, ready to dive deep into complex problems, and great teamwork spirit.
• Self-managed, proactive work style. Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating in a multi-national, distributed and cross-functional team environment.

TPConnects is an IATA-certified, global, travel content aggregation and distribution, SaaS and cloud technology company. We help airlines and travel agencies to distribute retail travel products through our solutions built on IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) Standard. We are a part of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). Our goal is to provide solutions that unlock retailing possibilities for the industry without the constraints of legacy systems. We have a vibrant, multi-cultural team and we celebrate and recognize our talents. We are a rapidly growing 130+ strong employees’ company, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with teams in the UK and in India. Join us to be at the forefront of airline distribution transformation.

At TPConnects, we ensure your journey with us is as smooth as a first-class flight. Here are some of the perks you can expect when you come on board:

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Annual Ticket Home: We provide you with an annual ticket home, so you can visit your loved ones.
• Performance-Based Bonus: High-flyers are rewarded! Your hard work will be recognized with a performance-based bonus.
• Relocation Package: We offer assistance to help make your move to our location as smooth and stress-free as possible.
• Coursera Access: So you can pilot your career to new altitudes.
• 30 Calendar Days Vacation: More layovers (vacations), less turbulence (work stress)!

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TPConnects – a global, travel content aggregation and distribution technology company – is currently seeking an Engineering Manager (Backend). The role will involve responsibilities to lead and manage the backend teams (squads), work with Product teams and contribute to resolving the technical and business challenges. The successful candidate will be joining our international team, mainly based in Dubai.

• Lead and manage the Engineering squads.
• Plan, monitor and deliver sprints and releases as agreed with Product teams.
• Be a line manager for all developers within the squad and then coach, mentor, and foster their professional growth.
• Contribute creativity and insight to solve both technical and business challenges.
• Liaise with the QA team to get the product tested and plan for the feature release.
• Work with other Technical teams to plan and support the Product ecosystems.
• Support, manage and run technical hardening initiatives (optimisation, logging, monitoring, security, etc).
• Build libraries and frameworks that support complex web applications, speed up development efficiency and improve code quality.
• Promote usability, accessibility, elegance, performance, and maintainability within the dev squads.
• Research and promote new technologies and best practices within the team.
• Recommend solution architecture by comparing the advantages and disadvantages of custom development and other alternatives.
• Document the tech solution, design options and the system technical specification.

• At least 10+ years’ experience developing Enterprise production software (not just MVPs).
• Proven track record of leading distributed teams of engineers.
• Proven track record of delivering well-tested, high-quality, maintainable projects.
• Great cross-team communication skills.
• Self-motivated, intense eagerness to learn, ready to dive deep into complex problems, and great teamwork spirit.
• Self-managed, proactive work style. Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating in a multi-national, distributed and cross-functional team environment.

TPConnects is an IATA-certified, global, travel content aggregation and distribution, SaaS and cloud technology company. We help airlines and travel agencies to distribute retail travel products through our solutions built on IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) Standard. We are a part of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). Our goal is to provide solutions that unlock retailing possibilities for the industry without the constraints of legacy systems. We have a vibrant, multi-cultural team and we celebrate and recognize our talents. We are a rapidly growing 130+ strong employees’ company, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with teams in the UK and in India. Join us to be at the forefront of airline distribution transformation.

At TPConnects, we ensure your journey with us is as smooth as a first-class flight. Here are some of the perks you can expect when you come on board:

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Annual Ticket Home: We provide you with an annual ticket home, so you can visit your loved ones.
• Performance-Based Bonus: High-flyers are rewarded! Your hard work will be recognized with a performance-based bonus.
• Relocation Package: We offer assistance to help make your move to our location as smooth and stress-free as possible.
• Coursera Access: So you can pilot your career to new altitudes.
• 30 Calendar Days Vacation: More layovers (vacations), less turbulence (work stress)!

Upload CV *

By proceeding, I accept the processing of my personal data for the purpose of this application and agree to the website terms of use and to my personal information being handled in accordance with our privacy policy .*

Foreground is partnering with a venture-backed AI software company serving enterprise clients across MENA to appoint a product-driven and deeply technical Director of Software Engineering based in Dubai. As the company scales its SaaS platforms across industries including logistics banking and government services the role will lead the engineering vision and drive product excellence through scalable cloud-native architecture.

Role Purpose

To lead the engineering team responsible for designing building and deploying AI-powered software products that meet enterprise-grade performance reliability and security standards while maintaining speed of innovation and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the technical vision and software architecture for core product platforms ensuring modularity scalability and continuous improvement across releases.
• Oversee backend frontend and infrastructure teams ensuring effective coordination with product managers data scientists and QA leads.
• Implement engineering best practices including DevOps pipelines CI/CD automation version control and secure code development.
• Define and enforce coding standards peer review protocols testing coverage benchmarks and documentation quality.
• Build engineering workforce plans recruitment pipelines and mentorship frameworks to scale the team as the company grows.
• Collaborate closely with product leadership to translate customer feedback and roadmap priorities into executable engineering sprints.
• Ensure security and compliance in multi-tenant enterprise environments particularly around data privacy AI model explainability and system availability.
• Report on platform performance technical debt delivery velocity and capacity planning to executive leadership and board stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 1215 years of hands-on software engineering experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing SaaS or platform-based software development.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise-grade products using modern technologies (e.g. Python React Docker Kubernetes REST/GraphQL APIs).
• Experience leading teams using Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps frameworks in fast-growth environments.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
• Prior experience working in AI/ML product environments is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across tech and non-tech stakeholders and manage remote cross-functional teams.