220 Backend Engineering jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Posted 3 days ago

Full time

Dubai, AE

Senior

Salary Range: To be discussed

Full Job Description

Summary

Join ByteDance's Office Intelligence team as a Backend Software Engineer , fostering creativity through scalable, high-performance enterprise solutions in a collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the server-side project development of ByteDance's enterprise solution products, delivering highly available, high-performance, and highly scalable business products through high-quality design and coding.
2. Participate in the construction of backend infrastructure, undertaking work related to new technology research and tackling difficult technical problems.
3. Explore tools and processes to improve team efficiency, deeply involved in the team's technical construction, and enhancing the team's technical atmosphere.
4. Continuously contribute at all stages of the product delivery cycle, including but not limited to requirement communication, system design, testing communication and support, monitoring and operation of online systems, and project management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or above, a major in computer science or related fields is preferred.
2. Familiar with Java or Golang related technology stack; familiar with JVM/Golang pprof related tuning methods, can quickly locate service problems.
3. Familiar with distributed system design patterns, and skilled in using message queues, distributed storage, cache, lock, and other technologies to build efficient, robust systems.
4. Familiar with operating systems, computer networks, information security, and capable of using common data structures and algorithms to solve problems.
5. Familiar with MySQL and mainstream NoSQL databases, with related usage and optimization experiences, able to analyze and solve related problems independently.
6. Familiar with at least one scripting language, able to independently troubleshoot/solve problems on Linux.
7. Strong self-learning ability, follows the progression of server-side technologies, continuously updating professional skills.
8. Good execution, strong sense of responsibility, excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of leading the development of medium and large projects.
9. Proficiency in English is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Familiarity with AI / ML and being able to apply them to business domain.

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Job Title: Backend Software Engineer

Company: ByteDance

Location: Dubai, AE

Job Type: Full time

Salary Range: To be discussed

Summary:

Join ByteDance as a Backend Software Engineer to innovate and build scalable enterprise solutions, focusing on creativity and global connectivity.

About the Company:
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join Us:
Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. To us, every challenge is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team.

About The Team:
The Office Intelligence team aims to deliver advanced product solutions in the Corporate Service Management domain for better management efficiency and user experience of staff services.

Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the server-side project development of ByteDance's enterprise solution products.
- Participate in the construction of backend infrastructure and tackle difficult technical problems.
- Explore tools and processes to improve team efficiency and contribute at all stages of the product delivery cycle.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in computer science or related fields.
- Familiar with Java or Golang, JVM/Golang pprof tuning methods.
- Familiar with distributed system design patterns and technologies such as message queues and distributed storage.
- Strong understanding of operating systems, computer networks, and information security.
- Proficient in MySQL and NoSQL databases with optimization experience.
- Familiar with at least one scripting language and capable of troubleshooting on Linux.
- Strong self-learning ability and good communication skills.
- Proficiency in English is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with AI/ML and their application in business contexts.

Seeking Backend Software Engineer with CS degree, 2+ years experience, proficient in Golang/Java/Python, problem-solver. Offers growth in a dynamic team environment with ample resources.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related fields.
At least 2 years of backend software development experience.
Experience with one of the following general-purpose programming languages, including but not limited to: Golang, Java, and Python.
A strong developer and a great problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Working proficiency and communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with or knowledge of messaging middleware, relational database and common backend architecture.
Passion for building a large-scale product with incredible performance, stability, and elegant user experience.
Strong curiosity to learn new things and willingness to explore outside of the comfort zone.

Key traits we're looking for

You embody a mission-driven mindset. You think strategically when driving results, dedicated to achieving measurable outcomes, and approach your role with a sense of ownership and accountability.
You're a Difference Maker. You possess the drive and passion to be a true difference maker within our organization. You're not limited by your roles and responsibilities and have the ability to think out of the box, consistently bringing fresh perspectives and creative ideas to the table.
You're passionate and possess strong curiosity. You enjoy learning; staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and bringing innovative ideas to the team.

What We Can Offer

A dynamic and highly motivated team environment that encourages open idea sharing and fosters healthy debates to propel our product to new heights.
A unique combination of resources of a large company and nimbleness of a startup. Unlike a traditional large tech company, you're not a cog in a machine. And unlike a startup, you're not constantly worrying about fundraising and survival. You'll have plenty of resources to try projects and test ideas.
Long-term growth opportunities and the potential to expand responsibilities.
A dynamic office workspace that fosters in-person collaboration and innovation among teams.
Engaging team-building activities to foster camaraderie and collaboration.

Salary + Equity

We are a pioneering software company focused on reshaping how businesses interact with data. Our vision is to create an ecosystem where data not only informs but predicts, revolutionising decision-making processes across industries. Built by former employees of WhatsApp and Facebook, we aim to redefine digital advertising by integrating messaging with AI-driven insights.

You’re a skilled backend engineer who loves building scalable, robust systems that power innovative platforms. You thrive in environments where your work drives product success, working alongside a team that values creativity, speed, and precision. You’re eager to tackle complex challenges in adtech and help us push the boundaries of backend development. Are you ready to build systems that turn data into actionable insights for advertising?

1. Build and maintain high-performance backend services using Golang to support our messaging and advertising platform.
2. Design and implement RESTful APIs to enable seamless integration with AI models and external systems.
3. Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance with efficient schemas and queries.
4. Handle real-time data ingestion and processing with Apache Kafka to support dynamic audience segmentation.
5. Write clean, modular, and well-documented code that follows best practices and scales with our team.
6. Implement security protocols to protect data and ensure user privacy, focusing on compliance with industry standards.
7. Lead or contribute to code reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
8. Troubleshoot and optimize backend systems to ensure high availability and performance on AWS .
9. Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to integrate backend solutions with models that enhance advertising insights.

1. 4+ years of backend development experience in a product-focused environment.
2. Strong expertise in Golang for building scalable, high-performance backend services.
3. Proficiency in PostgreSQL , with a knack for optimizing complex queries and database performance.
4. Experience with Apache Kafka or similar data streaming/queue systems for real-time data processing.
5. Proven skills in designing, deploying, and maintaining RESTful APIs.
6. Familiarity with modern authentication methods (e.g., OAuth, JWT) and data security practices.
7. Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS , and experience with deployment automation (e.g., CI/CD, Git).
8. Practical experience with Meta’s APIs (e.g., WhatsApp) for advertising integrations.
9. Strong problem-solving and communication skills to work effectively across teams.
10. Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have) :
    • Experience with Rust for high-performance backend systems.
    • Familiarity with distributed systems or advanced data streaming technologies.

• Competitive Compensation: Transparency is key at Message Polly. We provide a competitive salary package designed to reflect your impact, ensuring financial reasons won't be why you leave.
• Employee Stock Options (ESOP): Have skin in the game and get a stake in our success. As we grow, so does your share in the company.
• Home Office Setup: We believe in equipping you for success. From laptops and screens to ergonomic chairs and lighting, we cover the essentials for a top-tier home office.
• Annual Offsite: Once a year, we gather for an unforgettable retreat. Expect team-building, relaxation, and a few cocktails under the sun.
• Co-working Space Access: Sometimes, a change of scenery is all you need. We provide access to co-working spaces for those days when you want to mix things up.

Description

About The Company
Digital Zone is a key regional player and the Iraqi champion in the e-commerce (e-goods) sector, serving millions of customers on a daily basis. In our short lifetime since Digital Zone was founded, we achieved growth and success metrics that are unforeseen in the region, where 'stretch for amazing' became our daily business. Our success is outgrowing our capacity, and now is the time where we grow our team. Our Tech team consists of carefully picked top-notch engineers. Our technical leads are hands-on and battle-tested. We know the formula for great Software Engineering, and we strive to do what it takes to nourish a healthy, productive, and efficient culture.

The Role
Digital Zone is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer who will play a key role in designing and implementing advanced solutions to improve our e-commerce platform, enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring smooth operational processes.

Who We're Looking For
This is the right role for you if:

You look at challenges as a source of motivation, with a curiosity-driven mindset.
You have a high bar for knowledge management (documentation), and organizational responsibilities (time-management, reporting, communication).
You take ownership of your work and its impact.
You communicate and collaborate proactively.
You are comfortable with ambiguity and can take a project from idea/RFC to production.
You are open-minded, and you look at problems with an engineering-mindset.
You welcome open-dialogue and feedback culture.
Tendency for iterative improvement and ongoing refactoring.

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, by setting up the foundations for a solid reporting framework and a communication standard.
Provide the 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, and support/mentor 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 the business side of the project and have the ability to lead in-depth technical and product discussions.
Bring new tools and initiatives that can boost the startup productivity.

Digital Zone seeks a Senior Backend Software Engineer to enhance our e-commerce platform, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

About The Company
Digital Zone is a key regional player and the Iraqi champion in the e-commerce (e-goods) sector, serving millions of customers on a daily basis. In our short lifetime since Digital Zone was founded, we achieved growth and success metrics that are unforeseen in the region, where 'stretch for amazing' became our daily business. Our success is outgrowing our capacity, and now is the time where we grow our team. Our Tech team consists of carefully picked top-notch engineers. Our technical leads are hands-on and battle-tested. We know the formula for great Software Engineering, and we strive to do what it takes to nourish a healthy, productive, and efficient culture.

The Role
Digital Zone is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer who will play a key role in designing and implementing advanced solutions to improve our e-commerce platform, enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring smooth operational processes.

Who We're Looking For
This is the right role for you if you:

1. Look at challenges as a source of motivation, with a curiosity-driven mindset.
2. Have a high bar for knowledge management (documentation) and organizational responsibilities (time-management, reporting, communication).
3. Take ownership of your work and its impact.
4. Communicate and collaborate proactively.
5. Are comfortable with ambiguity and can take a project from idea/RFC to production.
6. Are open-minded and look at problems with an engineering mindset.
7. Welcome open dialogue and feedback culture.
8. Tend for iterative improvement and ongoing refactoring.

Responsibilities
As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will:

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

Preferred Location of Candidates: UAE based

Join the forefront of revolutionizing corporate spend management.

Collaborate with a dynamic team of innovators, shaping the future of financial technology.

Develop cutting-edge backend solutions that power seamless interactions and integrations.

Be a driving force behind our mission-critical services' security, reliability, and high-performance backbone.

Stay ahead of the curve by immersing yourself in emerging technologies and industry best practices.

• A seasoned Software Engineer with a strong background in building scalable, distributed backend services (3+ years).
• Proficient in Typescript, NestJS, and Python; bonus points for Golang.
• Experienced with relational and NoSQL databases, skilled in data modeling.
• A master of API design principles, excelling in gRPC and REST APIs.
• Proficient in messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies.
• Knowledgeable about workflow management platforms such as Temporal or similar.
• Familiar with card schemes like VISA and MASTERCARD, especially real-time card transaction processing.
• Equipped with prior involvement in ledger management or financial data systems.
• Familiar with accounting systems like QuickBooks, NetSuite, and others.
• Experienced with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, etc.) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Driven by a passion for fintech innovation and eager to contribute to our mission-driven startup environment.

• Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical backend services that power the future of corporate spend management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform requirements into innovative technical solutions.
• Craft APIs and integrations that facilitate seamless interactions within and beyond our services.
• Fortify the security, reliability, and performance of backend services through rigorous testing and optimization.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues swiftly to ensure a smooth user experience.
• Stay at the forefront of industry best practices and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement in our fintech solutions.

• We are the fastest-growing fintech in expense management in MENA.
• We offer corporate cards and expense management software that help companies save time and money.
• We are a seed-stage startup backed by prominent international investors (Cherry Ventures, Fintech Collective, Speedinvest, and others) as well as CEOs of successful fintech scale-ups like Nium or Qonto.
• We nurture independent thought and ownership.
• We’re a family of superachievers.

Join us.

Digital Zone seeks a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design solutions for e-commerce, enhance satisfaction, ensure smooth operations, and lead technical and product discussions.

About The Company
Digital Zone is a key regional player and the Iraqi champion in the e-commerce (e-goods) sector, serving millions of customers on a daily basis. In our short lifetime since Digital Zone was founded, we achieved growth and success metrics that are unforeseen in the region, where 'stretch for amazing' became our daily business. Our success is outgrowing our capacity, and now is the time where we grow our team. Our Tech team consists of carefully picked top-notch engineers. Our technical leads are hands-on and battle-tested. We know the formula for great Software Engineering, and we strive to do what it takes to nourish a healthy, productive, and efficient culture.

The Role
Digital Zone is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer who will play a key role in designing and implementing advanced solutions to improve our e-commerce platform, enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring smooth operational processes.

Who We're Looking For
This is the right role for you if:

• You look at challenges as a source of motivation, with a curiosity driven mindset.
• You have a high bar for knowledge management (documentation), and organizational responsibilities (time-management, reporting, communication).
• You take ownership of your work and its impact.
• You communicate and collaborate proactively.
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and can take a project from idea/RFC to production.
• You are open-minded, and you look at problems with an engineering-mindset.
• You welcome open-dialogue and feedback culture.
• Tendency for iterative improvement and ongoing refactoring.

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, by setting up the foundations for a solid reporting framework and a communication standard.
• Provide the 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, and support/mentor 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 the business side of the project and have the ability to lead in-depth technical and product discussions.
• Bring new tools and innovations that can boost the startup productivity.

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Digital Zone seeks a Senior Backend Software Engineer to enhance our e-commerce platform, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. Must be skilled in NodeJs/NestJs and AWS.

About The Company
Digital Zone is a key regional player in the e-commerce sector, serving millions of customers daily. Our success is outgrowing our capacity, and now is the time to grow our team.

The Role
Digital Zone is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer who will play a key role in designing and implementing advanced solutions to improve our e-commerce platform.

Who We're Looking For
This is the right role for you if you view challenges as motivation and have a curiosity-driven mindset. You take ownership of your work and its impact.

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. Provide the technical feasibility of implementing product requirements. Translate product requirements into SRS and technical plans. Proactively identify technical debt and propose mitigation strategies. Maintain and develop your knowledge about software development and support/mentor other team members.

Preferred Location of Candidates: UAE based