1 047 Backend Staff jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Backend Engineer: Lead planning, code reviews; 6+ years Python (Django); AWS, Kubernetes experience preferred; handle full SDLC; offer mentoring; excellent communication skills.

Description

In this role, you will:

1. Hit the ground running - Gather up-to-date and in-depth understanding of the dubizzle 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. Research and apply industry trends as part of your daily work;
4. Create unit tests in accordance with our established standards to cover assigned work;
5. Write and maintain exemplary code following dubizzle’s programming practices;
6. Actively contribute 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 on the direction and scope of dubizzle’s technical vision within your stream;
10. Work in a mentoring capacity within a peer-programming environment and provide guidance on tasks, irrespective of complexity or scale;
11. Code review all major pull requests, defining programming standards and providing constructive feedback;
12. Design and delivery of multiple REST based APIs and previous exposure to Service Oriented Architecture;
13. Capacity to push back requirements when incomplete;
14. Handle the entire software development life cycle, end to end;
15. Lead product planning meetings and architect solutions within your stream;
16. Liaise with the other back end engineers within your product stream, the QA team, design team and your Tech Team Lead;
17. Liaise with other tech teams to share innovations from your stream.

Requirements

1. 6+ years of professional back-end software engineering experience in Python (Django);
2. Experience with Cloud hosted infrastructure and Technologies; AWS preferred;
3. Prior experience with Kubernetes & Docker will earn you brownie points;
4. Experience working on high-traffic and large-scale web products is preferred;
5. Experience with web infrastructure, SOA, distributed systems, performance analysis, search infrastructure;
6. Been on at least one “death march” and know exactly why some things are to be avoided;
7. Strong understanding of design patterns including asynchronous programming, queuing, logging, security and persistence;
8. Mastery of different caching layers and strategies including memcached;
9. Good understanding of build process management and continuous integration;
10. Mastery of testing methodologies (unit tests, component tests, integration tests, etc.);
11. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills; This is an absolute must, we have heated debates around complicated subjects and you will be expected to lead conversations around them.

A fast-paced, high-performing team.
Multicultural environment with over 50 different nationalities.
Competitive Tax-free Salary.
Comprehensive Health Insurance.
Annual Air Ticket Allowance.
Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the Emirates.
Rewards & Recognitions.
Learning & Development.

Backend Developer: Design scalable systems, develop APIs, optimize performance, ensure security, manage databases, and collaborate with teams for seamless integration.

Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

System Architecture and Design:
• Develop and maintain backend architecture: Design scalable, high-performance systems and APIs that can support multiple web and mobile applications.
• Microservices and distributed systems: Implement microservices architecture and ensure efficient communication between services.
• Data modeling: Design and maintain databases (relational and nonrelational) ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and data integrity.

Backend Development:
• Code development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in backend technologies such as Node.js, Python, etc. or any other relevant languages.
• API development & integration: Develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring proper documentation and versioning.
• Optimize performance: Continuously work on optimizing backend performance for web and mobile applications to reduce latency and increase response time.
• Handle concurrency & scalability: Develop solutions that can handle high traffic and ensure the system scales effectively.

Collaboration and Communication:
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, mobile developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to ensure seamless integration and smooth product development.
• Mentor junior developers: Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to junior developers, helping them grow their skills.
• Stakeholder communication: Clearly communicate progress, risks, and challenges to management and other stakeholders in the product development process.

Database Management:
• Database design & optimization: Design and optimize complex SQL or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, etc.) and ensure they are reliable and performant.
• Data security: Implement strong security protocols for data storage and transmission, ensuring compliance with best practices and regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS).

DevOps and Deployment:
• Continuous integration & deployment (CI/CD): Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment of backend services.
• Cloud infrastructure management: Deploy and manage cloud-based systems (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Monitoring & logging: Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK Stack, etc.) to track system performance, identify issues, and ensure quick recovery.

Security and Compliance:
• Data protection & privacy: Ensure the backend systems are secure by implementing best practices for encryption, authentication, and authorization (e.g., OAuth, JWT).
• Security audits: Regularly audit code and systems for potential vulnerabilities and enforce robust security protocols across applications.
• Compliance with regulations: Ensure the backend systems meet regulatory and compliance requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, or ISO standards depending on the industry.

Problem Solving and Debugging:
• Troubleshoot production issues: Quickly identify and resolve backend issues affecting web and mobile applications, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Optimize and refactor: Continuously refactor existing code and processes to improve system performance and reliability.
• Technical debt management: Work on reducing technical debt by improving legacy code, enhancing system reliability, and ensuring maintainability.

Automation and Testing:
• Unit & integration testing: Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure the robustness of backend services.
• Test-driven development (TDD): Implement TDD practices to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Automated performance testing: Set up automated tools for load and performance testing to ensure backend systems are prepared for high traffic scenarios.

Version Control & Documentation:
• Version control: Use version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab) to manage codebases, ensuring proper branching, merging, and collaboration practices are followed.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for backend services, APIs, and system architecture to ensure transparency and ease of maintenance.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
• Research & development: Stay updated on the emerging backend technologies, frameworks, and best practices, and integrate them into the product roadmap where beneficial.
• Continuous improvement: Participate in regular retrospectives and team meetings to identify areas for improvement in processes, technology, and collaboration.

Key Skills & Competencies:
• Proficiency in backend programming languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, etc.).
• Strong experience with relational and non-relational databases.
• Expertise in API design and development (REST, GraphQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Interested?

Design and develop scalable backend systems for AI products. Require experience in Python/Java, databases, APIs, cloud platforms, and strong communication skills. Collaborate with teams and solve issues.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems for AI platform, products, or applications.
2. Collaborate with frontend engineers to build efficient APIs.
3. Implement security best practices to protect application data.
4. Debug and resolve backend-related issues and performance bottlenecks.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum 3 years with strong proficiency in Python, Java, or another backend programming language.
3. Knowledge and hands-on experience in design patterns.
4. Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
5. Understanding of RESTful API design and development.
6. Implementing logging, monitoring, and observability tools.
7. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
8. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
11. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
12. Knowledge of various architectures, such as modular monolithic, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
13. Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
14. Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
2. Knowledge of various architectures, such as modular monolithic, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
3. Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
4. Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).

Skills and Attributes for Success

1. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
3. Understanding of UI/UX design principles and best practices.
4. Ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.

Join our team to develop backend systems using Node.js, Python, or Go. Requires solid OOP, software design skills, and version control expertise. Offers growth and dynamic work environment.

In this role, you will be part of our engineering team, working with a high-quality code base and the latest tools, where you will promote your skills to be an expert in complex backend development, including microservices architecture, using Node.js, Python, or Go.

You will own and build large scale backend systems and micro-services. You will design, develop, and deliver powerful server-side applications in a highly dynamic environment, where root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving are required.

1. Build robust and scalable software in Node.js, Python, or Go.
2. Design and create (micro)services and system architecture for projects, and contribute and provide feedback to other team members.
3. Help improve existing code quality through writing unit tests, automation, and performing code reviews.
4. Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms, and products.
5. Work with the engineering and design teams to understand end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and then translate that into a pragmatic and effective technical solution.
6. Dive into difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule.

A BS degree in computer science or any equivalent experience.

MS degree and above preferred.

Solid OOP and software design knowledge - you should know how to create software that is extensible, reusable, and meets desired architectural objectives.

Must have technical skills with at least 1 year of experience.

Language: Node.js, Python, or Go.

Database: MongoDB or others.

Framework: Express.js or others.

Web architecture: REST and RESTful APIs, micro-services.

Master source version control: GIT.

Containers: Docker, Kubernetes.

Caching: Redis server.

Web load balancing.

Scaling.

OS administration.

Encryption: digital signing.

Outstanding written & verbal communication skills.

Outstanding project management skills.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize, self-start, contribute under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

Highly organized, creative, and critical thinker.

Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment.

Procurement or legal background is a big plus.

Excellent judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Organized and obsessive about details.

Hard working, passionate, and looking to embrace the challenge.

Thrive in high impact/high profile situations.

Great compensation and bonuses including stock options.

Ground floor opportunity with the team; shape the strategic direction of the company.

Sharp, motivated co-workers in a fun office environment or in remote.

Paid company holidays.

Full social coverage.

Software Back-end Engineer - Segments Cloud Computing LLC

Posted 2 days ago

Location: Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Minimum 2 years

Salary Range: To be discussed

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented Backend Developer to join our team. As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs. You will work closely with frontend developers and other stakeholders to deliver high-performance, secure, and scalable backend solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs for web applications.
2. Work with databases to ensure data integrity, scalability, and security.
3. Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
4. Optimize the application for maximum speed and scalability.
5. Implement security and data protection measures.
6. Debug and troubleshoot server-related issues.
7. Write clean, reusable, and efficient code.
8. Participate in code reviews and collaborate with the development team.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Backend Developer.
3. Proficiency in backend languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, or Ruby on Rails.
4. Experience with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other NoSQL databases.
5. Familiarity with RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
6. Experience with cloud services like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
7. Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
8. Strong understanding of security, performance optimization, and scalability principles.

Bonus Skills:

1. Experience with microservices architecture.
2. Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
3. Knowledge of DevOps practices.
4. Experience with caching technologies like Redis or Memcached.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary.
2. Health insurance and other benefits.
3. Opportunity for professional development and career growth.
4. A collaborative and innovative work environment.

Software Back-end Engineer - Segments Cloud Computing LLC

Posted 2 days ago

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Minimum 2 years

Salary Range: To be discussed

Summary:

We seek a Backend Developer in Abu Dhabi to build server-side systems and APIs. Requires 2+ years' experience, proficiency in backend languages and database tech, plus cloud services.

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented Backend Developer to join our team. As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs. You will work closely with the frontend developers and other stakeholders to deliver high-performance, secure, and scalable backend solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs for web applications.
2. Work with databases to ensure data integrity, scalability, and security.
3. Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
4. Optimize the application for maximum speed and scalability.
5. Implement security and data protection measures.
6. Debug and troubleshoot server-related issues.
7. Write clean, reusable, and efficient code.
8. Participate in code reviews and collaborate with the development team.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Backend Developer.
3. Proficiency in backend languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, or Ruby on Rails.
4. Experience with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other NoSQL databases.
5. Familiarity with RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
6. Experience with cloud services like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
7. Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
8. Strong understanding of security, performance optimization, and scalability principles.

Bonus Skills:

1. Experience with microservices architecture.
2. Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
3. Knowledge of DevOps practices.
4. Experience with caching technologies like Redis or Memcached.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary.
2. Health insurance and other benefits.
3. Opportunity for professional development and career growth.
4. A collaborative and innovative work environment.

Backend Developer : Create and optimize APIs, ensure data security, manage databases, and collaborate with teams. Requires 4+ years' experience, NodeJS, TypeScript, and proficiency in SQL/NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

1. Create, maintain, and optimize server-side APIs and web services using TypeScript and frameworks like Express.js, Nest.js, or similar technologies.
2. Design and implement database schemas using technologies like SQL, NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB), or ORMs (e.g., TypeORM).
3. Handle data migration and database performance optimization.
4. Implement user authentication and authorization mechanisms, including role-based access control (RBAC) or OAuth.
5. Ensure data security and protection through encryption and best practices.
6. Monitor and optimize server performance, including query optimization and response time improvements.
7. Implement server-side caching, load balancing, and scalability solutions.
8. Write unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure the reliability and functionality of backend services.
9. Implement test automation and continuous integration (CI) pipelines.
10. Implement logging mechanisms to track errors, user actions, and system performance.
11. Create and maintain technical documentation for APIs, endpoints, and system architecture.
12. Document coding standards, best practices, and configurations.
13. Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and other team members to ensure seamless integration between the frontend and backend components.
14. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
15. Stay up-to-date with security best practices and ensure that the backend is secure against common vulnerabilities.
16. Perform security audits and penetration testing as needed.
17. Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage codebase changes, branches, and merges.
18. Deploy and manage backend services on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) or on-premises servers.
19. Implement deployment pipelines for continuous delivery and continuous integration (CI/CD).
20. Identify and resolve issues in a timely manner by debugging code and analyzing logs.
21. Provide support during production incidents and outages.
22. Design and implement solutions to handle high traffic loads and scalability requirements.
23. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) and industry-specific standards.

Requirements

Are you actively seeking a new job role? Well, you are at the right place! We’re looking for a Backend Developer to join our Sharjah team in UAE.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the full software design life cycle. They should have experience in designing, coding, testing, and consistently managing applications. They should be comfortable coding in a number of languages and have an ability to test code in order to maintain high-quality code.

• Design, code, test and manage various applications.
• Collaborate with the engineering team and product team to establish the best products.
• Follow outlined standards of quality related to code and systems.
• Develop automated tests and conduct performance tuning.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant field.
• 4+ years of experience working with .NET or relevant experiences.
• Experience working with MS SQL Server and MySQL; knowledge of practices and procedures for the full software design life cycle.
• Experience working in an agile development environment.

• Any Graduate with a technical sales background in Robotics, Software Solutions, etc.
• Having experience of 5+ years, with at least 2 years in Robotics will be preferred.
• UAE experience is a must with a driving license.

We are a group of professionals aiming to create a positive impact that makes a difference in mobility solutions. We are focused on developing unique solutions that fit the needs of customers across various industry verticals.

Join our engineering team to develop large-scale backend systems using Node.js, Python, or Go. Enhance skills in microservices and server-side applications while collaborating in a dynamic environment.

In this role, you will be part of our engineering team, working with a high-quality code base and the latest tools, where you will promote your skills to be an expert in complex backend development, including microservices architecture. You will own and build large scale backend systems and micro-services. You will design, develop, and deliver powerful server-side applications in a highly dynamic environment, where root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving are required.

1. Build robust and scalable software in Node.js, Python, or Go.
2. Design and create (micro)services and system architecture for projects, and contribute and provide feedback to other team members.
3. Help improve existing code quality through writing unit tests, automation, and performing code reviews.
4. Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms, and products.
5. Work with the engineering and design teams to understand end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and then translate that into a pragmatic and effective technical solution.
6. Dive into difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule.

Technical Skills:

• A BS degree in computer science or any equivalent experience.
• MS degree and above preferred.
• Solid OOP and software design knowledge - you should know how to create software that is extensible, reusable, and meets desired architectural objectives.
• Must have technical skills with at least 1 year of experience.
• Language: Node.js, Python, or Go.
• Database: MongoDB or other.
• Framework: Express.js or other.
• Web architecture: REST and RESTful APIs, micro-services.
• Master source version control: GIT.

Nice to have technical skills (Strongly advised for senior profiles):

• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes.
• Caching: Redis server.
• Web load balancing.
• Scaling.
• OS administration.
• Encryption: digital signing.

• Outstanding written & verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, self-start, contribute under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly organized, creative, and a critical thinker.
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Procurement or legal background is a big plus.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Organized and obsessive about details.
• Hardworking, passionate, and looking to embrace the challenge.
• Thrive in high impact/high profile situations.

• Great compensation and bonuses including stock options.
• Ground floor opportunity with the team; shape the strategic direction of the company.
• Sharp, motivated co-workers in a fun office environment or remote.
• Paid company holidays.
• Full social coverage.