1 689 Backend Systems jobs in the United Arab Emirates

About Us

We're making it easy for individuals, businesses, and fintechs in Africa to access crypto. Our goal is to provide real value for our customers today while shaping the future of money.

About the Role

We're hiring senior-level Java Engineers who love building high-performance backend systems that run 24/7 and power millions in crypto and fiat transactions. You'll be joining a core backend team that underpins every product — from deposits and swaps to merchant payments and API rails. It's a high-trust, high-impact role for engineers who want to do their best work.

Your Responsibilities

First 30 days: Understand our architecture and take ownership of one core service (deposits, swaps, or settlements)

By month 3: Lead improvements that reduce latency or improve reliability across one critical flow

By month 6: Design and implement a new microservice (or refactor an existing one) that handles high-volume traffic across fiat and crypto rails

Articulate a long-term vision for maintaining and scaling our backend systems and teams.

Solving Complex Problems

By month 2: Contribute to platform observability initiatives

By Q1 2026: Drive cross-team initiative to scale platform performance across all critical user flows

Collaborating with Teams

Actively lead and participate in architecture reviews, sprint planning, and retros

Pair with frontend, mobile, and devops engineers to solve cross-functional challenges

Support junior engineers via reviews, mentoring, and documentation

The Skills You Need

You have 8+ years of software engineering experience, primarily working with Java 8+ & SpringBoot in production

Experience architecting and developing solutions to ambiguous problems with significant impact

Experience writing and maintaining highly scalable and performant code

Strong grasp of system design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems

Bonus Points

Familiarity with blockchain integrations or custody wallets

Experience working in a remote startup environment

Contributions to open-source projects or technical writing

Why This Role Matters

This role will give you the freedom to innovate, the space to lead, and the backing to build something that truly scales.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on your skills and experience; annual merit-based reviews to keep your growth visible and rewarded

Annual performance reviews + clear promotion cycles; recognition for great work — from shoutouts to milestone rewards

Personal development fund (courses, books, conferences); study leave so you can keep learning

Fully remote forever + flexible working hours

Unlimited paid time off + national holidays

Parental, sick, compassionate, and life event leave — we show up for you

Our Culture

Quarterly remote team hangouts + annual offsite; interest-based communities (SIGs)

Regular engagement surveys — your voice matters

Health & life coverage in select locations

How to Get Started

Submit your application showing us your personality, passion, and why you're the perfect fit. If you make it through to the next stage, you'll likely get a pre-interview questionnaire.

We are seeking a skilled Backend Systems Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in building high-performance backend services, designing and implementing RESTful APIs, and managing databases.

• 4+ years of backend development experience
• Strong expertise in Golang for building scalable, high-performance backend services
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL with a knack for optimizing complex queries and database performance
• Experience with Apache Kafka or similar data streaming/queue systems for real-time data processing
• Familiarity with modern authentication methods (e.g., OAuth, JWT) and data security practices

• Competitive salary package
• Employee Stock Options (ESOP)
• Home Office Setup
• Annual Offsite
• Co-working Space Access

As a Backend Systems Developer at our company, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with a talented team, and grow your skills in a dynamic environment. Our company offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary, ESOP, home office setup, annual offsite, and co-working space access.

You will be working on building high-performance backend services using Golang, designing and implementing RESTful APIs, and managing databases. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to code reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

In addition to technical skills, we value strong problem-solving and communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively across teams. If you are passionate about building scalable, robust systems and delivering innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking a skilled Backend Development Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to work closely with cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing backend systems, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our product. The specialist will also enhance user experience through performance optimization and system enhancements.

• Design, develop, and optimize backend systems using Python and related technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security.
• Enhance user experience through performance optimization and system enhancements.

• Strong understanding of distributed applications and client-server model.
• Experience in FinTech, Banking, or similar areas.
• Knowledge of scalability technologies and high-performance platforms.
• Security expertise, including knowledge of potential threats and measures for transactional data.

• Python: Strong experience with Flask, Requests, FastAPI, REST-Api, peewee, pandas.
• Database Mastery: Strong SQL knowledge (PostgreSQL).
• Version Control & Development Practices: Proficiency in Git Flow, Docker containerization, TDD/BDD.
• Operational Proficiency: Understanding and hands-on experience in SDLC, Kubernetes, pipelines, CI/CD patterns and strategies, ongoing support (Grafana, Kibana).

• Effective communication skills, especially with teams responsible for security, operations, and product.
• Ability to tackle and investigate complicated problems and convert them to tasks.
• Adaptability to rapid changes and evolving business requirements.

• Competitive Salary: Great pay for great work.
• Work-Life Harmony: A company that genuinely cares about you.
• Annual Performance Bonus: Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved bonus.
• Generous Time Off: Recharge and enjoy life outside of work.

Backend Engineering Expert

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineering Expert to design and develop scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in .NET, SQL, and API development.

Forte Digital Poland is seeking a skilled Backend Software Developer to join our team in Dubai.

We are looking for an individual with a strong background in developing scalable and efficient backend systems using Python, Java or another suitable language. The ideal candidate will have excellent coding skills, problem-solving abilities and experience working with databases, APIs and cloud platforms.

• Design and develop robust and scalable backend systems for AI products, utilizing Python/Java, databases, APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to build efficient APIs, driving the development of seamless user experiences.
• Implement security best practices to protect application data, safeguarding sensitive information and preventing potential breaches.
• Identify and debug backend-related issues and performance bottlenecks, employing problem-solving skills to resolve complex challenges.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with strong proficiency in Python, Java, or another backend programming language.
• Familiarity with design patterns, enabling the creation of efficient, modular code.
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• In-depth understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Proficiency in implementing logging, monitoring, and observability tools.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Knowledge of various architectures.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).

• Experience with cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of various architectures.
• Experience with containerization technologies.
• Experience with message queues.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of UI/UX design principles and best practices.

Internship Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Backend Developer Intern to join our team. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, gain hands-on experience with backend development, and contribute to the growth of our organization.

About the Role:

• You will design, develop, and maintain APIs for services and websites.
• You will revise, edit, and optimize web content.
• You will enhance user experience across platforms.
• You will implement and enhance logic and algorithms.

Requirements:

1. You must be a current university student or have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
2. You must have at least 2 years of experience in backend design and implementation.
3. You must have experience with PHP and Django.
4. You must have experience with MySQL and Postgres.
5. You must have worked on projects using Django and PHP.
6. You must be able to create database schemas and design them.
7. You must be able to create API documentation for the team.
8. You must be a team player with initiative and strong organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Award-winning completion certificates upon successful completion of the internship.
• The opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain valuable industry experience.
• A competitive stipend of AED500 per month.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to learn from experienced professionals.
• Professional development opportunities.

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Systems Architect to join our team. As a key member of our technical team, you will be responsible for designing and developing scalable backend systems that meet the needs of our business.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, including proficiency in programming languages such as Node.js, Python, and Java. You will also have expertise in API design and development, as well as experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines.

In addition to your technical skills, you will possess strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with excellent communication and collaboration skills. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and smooth product development.

• Design and develop scalable backend systems using modern technologies and frameworks.
• Develop and maintain high-quality APIs that meet the needs of our business.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and smooth product development.
• Collaborate with junior developers to provide technical guidance and mentorship.

• Extensive experience in backend development, including proficiency in programming languages such as Node.js, Python, and Java.
• Expertise in API design and development, including REST and GraphQL.
• Experience with cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

We are a leading technology company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our customers. We value diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, and we are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment.

We are seeking a seasoned Backend Engineer with expertise in Python to spearhead the development of scalable backend systems and Big Data solutions.

Description

A talented individual who can design, build, and maintain robust backend services using Python is required. They will work on data pipelines, transforming large datasets into meaningful insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, build, and maintain scalable and robust backend services using Python.
2. Work on data pipelines, transforming large datasets into actionable insights.
3. Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to enhance system performance.
4. Leverage knowledge in Big Data technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) to create data-driven solutions.
5. Ensure seamless data flow and storage across various systems, guaranteeing high availability and fault tolerance.
6. Continuously improve codebase quality through testing, peer review, and adherence to best practices.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with a focus on Python.
2. Strong understanding of Big Data architectures and tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Flink, etc.).
3. Experience with data engineering concepts, including ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and real-time streaming.
4. Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
5. Solid experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
6. Problem-solving mindset with a strong ability to debug and optimize code.
7. Excellent communication skills and a team player.

Bonus Points:

1. Familiarity with machine learning models and data science workflows.
2. Experience with RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
3. Knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.

Job Title: Senior Back End Developer

We are seeking a seasoned expert to join our team as a Senior Back End Developer.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Back-End architectures and technologies, with hands-on experience in Golang.

This role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions and drive the development of our products.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing scalable Back-End systems
• Collaborating with other teams to ensure seamless integration
• Driving product development through technical expertise

This position reports directly to the Technical Lead of one of our feature squads.

Becoming part of our dynamic team offers numerous benefits, including:

• A fast-paced and challenging work environment
• Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team culture

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess:

• Proven experience in Back-End development
• In-depth knowledge of Golang
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills