313 Distributed Systems jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Full time

Dubai, AE

Middle

Salary Range: To be discussed

Summary

Develop and manage test automation for cloud tools, enhance CI pipelines, collaborate globally, and require skills in Python/Go, CI tools, networking, Linux, and occasional travel.

Description

1. Create automated testing approaches and infrastructure for validating reliability, performance, and resilience of cloud orchestration tools and applications.
2. Enable engineering teams across Canonical to develop software with confidence by making distributed system testing tooling available across the company.
3. Enhance continuous integration pipelines for deploying and testing Canonical's cloud native products such as Kubeflow.
4. Deploy, manage, and debug highly distributed systems.
5. Monitor and report on automated testing efforts.
6. Collaborate daily with a globally distributed team.

What we are looking for in you

1. Solid background in modern test processes and strategies.
2. Experience with Python or Go development.
3. Ability to develop and ship production grade modern web applications.
4. Working knowledge of continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub CI.
5. Knowledge of networking technologies and fundamentals.
6. Solid understanding of Linux system architecture.
7. A capacity for complex abstract thinking.
8. Capability for 2-4 weeks of international travel per year.

Full time

Location: Dubai, AE

Level: Senior

Salary Range: To be discussed

Summary:

Automate testing and enhance CI pipelines for Canonical's cloud tools. Requires Python/Go skills, CI tool knowledge, and understanding of Linux systems. Global collaboration and occasional travel needed.

Description:

1. Create automated testing approaches and infrastructure for validating reliability, performance, and resilience of cloud orchestration tools and applications.
2. Enable engineering teams across Canonical to develop software with confidence by making distributed system testing tooling available across the company.
3. Enhance continuous integration pipelines for deploying and testing Canonical's cloud native products such as Kubeflow.
4. Deploy, manage, and debug highly distributed systems.
5. Monitor and report on automated testing efforts.
6. Collaborate daily with a globally distributed team.

What we are looking for in you:

1. Solid background in modern test processes and strategies.
2. Experience with Python or Go development.
3. Strong object oriented development skills.
4. Ability to develop and ship production grade modern web applications.
5. Working knowledge of continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub CI.
6. Knowledge of networking technologies and fundamentals.
7. Solid understanding of Linux system architecture.
8. A capacity for complex abstract thinking.
9. Capability for 2-4 weeks of international travel per year.

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We are seeking a software engineer with a passion for building and validating resilient distributed systems. At Canonical you can build a career and drive the success of those leveraging Canonical's Ubuntu and Juju to build multi-cloud deployable cloud applications.
We see quality engineering as a first class engineering practice and are looking for people who can bring deep engineering insights and a data driven approach to test automation, reporting and data analytics.
The Distributed Systems testing team at Canonical is responsible for ensuring the high quality of Canonical's Cloud solutions based on Juju, Terraform, OpenStack, Kubernetes when deployed under highly diverse conditions, from bare metal in customer data centers to public clouds like AWS, GCE, Azure.
As a software engineer you will have the opportunity to develop CI pipelines which power Canonical's cloud integration testing and reporting. Upcoming initiatives you will have the opportunity to contribute to include expanding deployment capabilities to new clouds and developing AI/ML pipelines for automatic analysis of test results. A successful candidate is interested in tackling these problems, as well as imagining and leading new initiatives within the team and across Canonical.
Location: this is a Globally remote role
What your day will look like

• Create automated testing approaches and infrastructure for validating reliability, performance, and resilience of cloud orchestration tools and applications
• Enable engineering teams across Canonical to develop software with confidence by making distributed system testing tooling available across the company
• Enhance continuous integration pipelines for deploying and testing Canonical's cloud native products such as Kubeflow
• Deploy, manage, and debug highly distributed systems
• Monitor and report on automated testing efforts
• Collaborate daily with a globally distributed team
  

• Solid background in modern test processes and strategies
• Experience with Python or Go development
• Strong object oriented development skills
• Ability to develop and ship production grade modern web applications
• Working knowledge of continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub CI
• Knowledge of networking technologies and fundamentals
• Solid understanding of Linux system architecture
• A capacity for complex abstract thinking
• Capability for 2-4 weeks of international travel travel per year
  

• Collecting and analyzing large multidimensional datasets
• Operating data platforms: key-value stores, relational or document databases, event buses
• Work with cloud technologies such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, Terraform and AWS
• Developing AI/ML pipelines
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  

• Seniority levelEntry level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesSoftware Development

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Are you looking for a challenging role in cloud computing that combines business acumen with technical expertise? As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key part in increasing technology adoption of cloud computing by engaging directly with technical leaders and influencers at all levels.

We are seeking a skilled specialist to drive revenue growth and innovation in the MEGS industry. You will develop account plans and sales strategies for new and existing customers and partners, leveraging your knowledge of the MEGS ecosystem and AWS services.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong business background, enabling effective interaction with CxO / VP / Director level and line of business teams, as well as a deep understanding of emerging technologies and the MEGS industry.

You will collaborate with marketing, account teams, solutions architects, and partners to onboard customers to AWS, develop market intelligence, accelerate workload migrations, and support enterprise transformation. Regular customer engagement and performance reporting are key aspects of this role.

• Evaluate strategic opportunities with regional customers and partners to drive cloud adoption
• Communicate the value proposition of AWS services and programs to the MEGS ecosystem
• Contribute to AWS market and technical strategy as a member of the global MEGS team

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our internal cloud vision. As a Cloud Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing technical roadmaps to improve the reliability and scalability of our services.

• You will collaborate with software development teams to create standardized and automated operations.
• Provide technical guidance to management on technology and business cases.
• Lead technical decisions to implement scalable solutions.
• Work with security teams to establish best practices and mitigate threats.

About the Role

• Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional academic record and a proven track record of exceeding expectations.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud computing concepts and technologies.
• Practical experience with Linux networking and large-scale bandwidth networking.
• Effective communication skills in English.

What You Will Gain

• A challenging environment to grow and innovate.
• The opportunity to work with a leading open-source technology firm.

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We are a pioneer in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We recruit globally and uphold high standards of excellence. Most colleagues work remotely.

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Are you a meticulous and visionary Design System Lead ready to shape the future of digitalexperiences for a leading financial institution? Join our dynamic CX team at VML, where you'llbe the architect of consistency and efficiency for a single, high-profile banking client in SaudiArabia. This pivotal role offers the unique opportunity to drive foundational change andelevate digital product development.As the guardian of the design system, you will not only manage and evolve this critical assetbut also champion its integrity. You'll play a crucial role in challenging conventions, ensuringproper usage by both clients and designers, and meticulously orchestrating updates andoptimizations. This position demands a collaborative spirit, working hand-in-hand with bothdesign and development teams to ensure seamless implementation and adoption,ultimately empowering faster, more consistent innovation.Together, we will drive the progression of the design system across multiple channels, helpingour client achieve their ambitious vision for a unified, scalable, and world-class digitalexperience. This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly contribute to a major digitaltransformation.

• At least 5+ years of experience designing with an enterprise-level design system, with a minimum of 2 years specifically managing and evolving such a system.
• Strong experience in managing and documenting design systems, including component libraries, guidelines, and version control.
• A highly organized and methodical approach to task management, prioritization, and system upkeep.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively challenge stakeholders and advocate for design system principles.
• Expert-level proficiency in Figma for design system management
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration between design and development teams, ensuring smooth integration of design system components.
• Experience in defining and implementing governance models for design systems.
• Please note: This role is purely focused on the management and evolution of the design system; it does not involve any hands-on design work.

• Willing to dedicate normal working hours (9-6) to VML, not in parallel with other working commitments.
• Based in Dubai or Riyadh, or be willing to relocate. This role will be primarily office based so remote is not an option.
• Able to communicate your ideas effectively to clients and colleagues alike, particularly when advocating for design system adherence.
• Experienced working with developers and other talented types throughout the agency and wider network.
• Ability to present and defend design system principles and updates to peers and executive-level stakeholders.
• Focus on fine detail while considering the wider strategic context of the client's digital ecosystem.

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Rapyd has unified payments, payouts and fintech on one worldwide platform, and we're assembling the world's best team to liberate global commerce. With offices in Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Singapore, Iceland, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, and the U.S., the opportunities at Rapyd are limitless.

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We're looking for a talented and detail-oriented Product Designer with deep expertise in design systems to join our growing team. You'll play a key role in shaping and scaling our core design system across products that impact thousands of users globally.

What You'll Do

• Design System Leadership: Build and maintain Rapyd's design system by improving existing components and creating new ones for inclusion in core and product‑specific libraries.
• Ensure design system consistency across all Rapyd products: Client Portal, Back Office, and Mobile Apps (iOS and Android) – by maintaining up-to-date guidelines
• Collaborate across teams with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to seamlessly embed the design system into the development workflow, aligning with product goals and user expectations.
• User-Centered Design: Utilize user research, usability testing, and data analysis to guide and validate design decisions, ensuring solutions effectively address user needs and improve experience.
• Driving Design Innovation: Promote the adoption of design system expertise and AI tools, championing best practices to continuously elevate design quality.
• Adaptability Across Design Domains: While leading and evolving the Design System, remain flexible to contribute to broader product design projects as priorities shift—applying your expertise in UI/UX design, prototyping, and user research to deliver high-impact solutions across Rapyd's products.
  
  

• Experience: 3–5 years in product design, with a proven portfolio showcasing expertise in building and managing design systems alongside delivering user-centered design solutions.
• Design: Proficient in Figma, with hands-on experience in building and maintaining component libraries and design systems.
• Data: Hands-on experience with research, usability testing, interviews, and product data analysis—using insights to guide design decisions and continuously enhance user outcomes.
• Communication: Strong collaboration and presentation skills, with the ability to champion design system best practices and clearly communicate design decisions across teams.
• AI: Practical experience using AI tools for research, ideation, and design, demonstrating the ability to seamlessly integrate AI into the design workflow.
• Mobile: Experience designing iOS and Android app components within a design system, ensuring platform-specific consistency and seamless user experience.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive mindset for identifying challenges and delivering innovative, user-focused solutions.
• Experience creating micro-animations and interaction patterns – Big advantage.
  
  

• Send and receive funds
• Add hundreds of payment methods worldwide
• Issue prepaid virtual and physical cards
• Simplify money management and foreign exchange
• Integrate fintech with APIs
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

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Role Summary

We are on a mission to become one of the strongest “Experience first” companies in the region, and we need a Senior Product Designer to champion the cause. As a Product Designer, you’ll join our passionate, fast-paced Design System team and help create a modular, inclusive system of patterns and guidelines which support all talabat’s customer-facing products (web/mobile). The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating and maintaining design systems, and helping product designers apply them across talabat apps and platforms to create consistently delightful user experiences. Additionally, you’ll be a part of interesting product-based projects when needed.

We're looking for a Senior Product Designer – Design Systems to join our growing Design Experience group in Dubai. You’ll help drive the evolution of Marshmallow, talabat’s cross-platform design system, enabling consistency, accessibility, personalization, and speed across all our app.

As a Senior Product Designer on the Design System team, you’ll lead initiatives independently, think systemically, and scale your impact beyond your immediate team by collaborating closely with engineers, designers, product managers, and brand experts. This is a unique opportunity for a designer who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and knows how to build not just components, but scalable systems.

• Design system evolution: Lead the expansion and refinement of our component library, foundations, tokens, and interaction patterns across mobile

• Figma mastery & documentation: Manage our libraries with precision, structure component variants and slots, delivering high-quality documentation through Zeroheight

• Systems thinking: Build flexible, scalable systems that enable rapid personalization, stateful behaviors (via SDUI), and consistent handoffs. Run design audits, usability tests, and hands-on workshops to identify gaps and improve our design system health score

• Cross-functional collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with engineers, product designers, brand, and accessibility teams to shape and deliver scalable UI and system adoption. You’re a champion when it comes to understanding our squads’ needs, scaling up for them, as well as hosting design system office hours to support them to raise the bar

• Governance and adoption: Define contribution processes, support squads in adoption, and lead design audits to raise system health and consistency

• Accessibility by default: Champion inclusive design, embedding semantic labels, color contrast, and responsive interactions from the ground up

• Strategic execution: Contribute to the roadmap, help drive rollout strategies, and align your work with OKRs and business priorities

• Communication & storytelling: Present your work confidently, influence decisions across functions, and become a visible advocate for design systems.

• Squads empowerment and scalability: Drive contribution processes and support external contributors (product designers, engineers) in shaping the system

What Did We Order?

• Preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts/Design/Marketing/Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia graphics

• 3+ years of experience as a product designer, with at least 2+ year focused on design systems (as a contributor or dedicated DS designer)

• Strong portfolio showcasing system thinking, complex component work, and design that scales

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, you know how to explain your decisions, build buy-in, and bring people along the journey

• Proven ability to work autonomously in ambiguous, fast-changing environments

• Experience working in multinational or cross-cultural teams; you’re adaptable, curious, and thrive in diversity

• Strategic mindset: you balance business goals, technical feasibility, and design quality

• Proficient in Figma (and Figma libraries), familiar with atomic design, tokens, slots, theming, and documentation workflows

• Comfortable partnering with engineers, understanding constraints and bringing components to life in code

• Working knowledge of accessibility, motion principles, and responsive design

• Experience with accessibility (following WCAG standards and working previously with screen readers semantic labels)

• Understanding of design system governance and success metrics

Tools/technologies/techniques:

• Figma for UI/UX Design and Prototyping
• Familiar with Atomic Design
• Interest in AI design tools, automation, or performance measurement

Since launching in Kuwait in 2004, talabat, the leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app for everyday deliveries, has been offering convenience and reliability to its customers. talabat’s local roots run deep, offering a real understanding of the needs of the communities we serve in eight countries across the region.
We harness innovative technology and knowledge to simplify everyday life for our customers, optimize operations for our restaurants and local shops, and provide our riders with reliable earning opportunities daily.
At talabat, we foster an innovative environment where our talabaty employees can strive to create a positive impact across the region through the use of our platform.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-impact team shaping the future of design at scale in one of the fastest-growing regions globally

• Own visible, cross-cutting work that impacts every customer-facing touchpoint across talabat

• Collaborate with a passionate, diverse, and fun team of designers, engineers, and product leaders

• Enjoy Dubai’s vibrant, multicultural lifestyle with its mix of modernity and tradition

• Competitive compensation, visa sponsorship, and relocation support (if from outside the UAE)