172 Performance Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Performance Testing Engineer with strong expertise in designing, executing, and analyzing performance testing solutions for enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in identifying performance bottlenecks, optimizing systems for scalability, and ensuring high-quality application delivery in complex environments.

• Lead the design and implementation of performance testing strategies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Develop, execute, and maintain performance, load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests.
• Analyze system performance results and identify bottlenecks, root causes, and areas of improvement.
• Collaborate with development, architecture, and infrastructure teams to recommend performance optimizations.
• Generate detailed reports on performance test results, trends, and KPIs.
• Ensure performance testing is integrated into CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
• Mentor and guide junior testers in performance testing methodologies and tools.

• 8–10 years of strong hands-on experience in performance testing and engineering.
• Proficiency in performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of application performance monitoring (APM) tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic).
• Expertise in scripting, debugging, and analyzing test scripts.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, etc.) and integration of performance testing.
• Solid understanding of web technologies, APIs, databases, and distributed systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot performance issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices performance testing.
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (Java, Python, Shell, etc.).

• Opportunity to work on challenging projects with cutting-edge technology.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Join Canonical as a Software Engineer to develop open-source solutions with Python and Kubernetes, enhancing cloud business operations and driving collaborative engineering.

Description

Join Canonical to develop open-source solutions using Python and Kubernetes, enhancing business operations on public clouds and data centers. Promote collaborative engineering in a diverse workplace.

Description
Our mission is to reinvent the way companies manage their open source information systems - on public clouds and in their own data centres. To achieve that we are building a new community around Python opscode for open source applications, running on Kubernetes. We want to move all of Canonical and Ubuntu IS onto this new, open source codebase. We are confident that we can dramatically improve the experience of running complex business operations - and then we can help our customers embrace those new techniques and products.

This role is ideal for software engineers who enjoy Python, have a passion for distributed systems, and an interest in the entire Linux stack - from kernel to networking to virtualization and containers. It is a role that requires rigour in both code and customer interactions. Our engineers are technically astute open source enthusiasts who are excited about cloud computing and are ready to join a global team charged with delivering world class services to our customers. Strong Python development skills and familiarity with Kubernetes are key requirements of this role. You'll work closely with other teams in Canonical to ensure your products operate reliably, efficiently and scale to production sized workloads for our customers looking to adopt cutting-edge technology.

You will participate and be responsible for ensuring sound software architecture and follow best practices in software quality, testing and documentation.

What you'll do:
Work in Python to design and deliver open source software operations code
Work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications
Learn to think rigorously about application and infrastructure reliability
Shape high quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure
Simplify open source operations for our customers and open source community
Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles in your code
Follow agile software development practices
Coach and develop your colleagues where you have insights
Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values
Work from home with global travel once or twice a year for up to 2 weeks for events

Who you are:
You love technology and working with brilliant people
You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
You are experienced with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
You have hands-on experience with at least one public cloud
You are familiar with Docker and Kubernetes
You are an experienced Python programmer and enjoy challenging projects
You understand the importance of reliable software and strive to design and code to that expectation
You are organized and want your team to deliver timely, high quality software

About Canonical:
Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's best free software platform. Our mission is to realise the potential of free software in the lives of individuals and organisations. Our services are helping individuals and businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity we will give your application fair consideration.

Distributed Systems Software Engineer, Python / Go

Dubai, AE

Senior

Salary Range: To be discussed

Software Engineer role at Canonical: Build resilient systems using Ubuntu/Juju, develop CI pipelines, and enhance cloud solutions. Remote role, modern testing, Python/Go skills needed.

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.

This is a Globally remote role

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

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

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

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• 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

Canonical believes a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world class software and services which meet the world's computing needs. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Interested?

Senior Blockchain Engineer (100% Remote United Arab Emirates)

Posted 2 days ago

Dubai, AE

Senior

Salary Range: To be discussed

Full Job Description

Summary

Join the fintech revolution with Tether. We are seeking a Software Engineer for the Wallet Development Kit, focusing on blockchain, crypto wallets, and secure technologies. Collaborate with global experts to innovate in this space.

Description

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance

Tether is pioneering a global financial revolution with products that enable seamless integration of reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. Our solutions allow users to store, send, and receive digital tokens securely and instantly worldwide, emphasizing transparency and trust.

Innovate with Tether

Our product suite includes the trusted stablecoin USDT and digital asset tokenization services. We also focus on sustainable growth through energy solutions for Bitcoin mining, AI and peer-to-peer technology advancements, and digital education initiatives.

Why Join Us?

Work remotely with a global team passionate about fintech innovation. We value collaboration, creativity, and setting industry standards. If you have excellent English communication skills and want to contribute to a groundbreaking platform, Tether is the place for you.

About the job

The Wallet Development Kit (WDK) Software Engineer will contribute to Tether's open-source toolkit for building self-custodial wallet applications across mobile and desktop platforms. Responsibilities include technical design, implementation, and collaboration to enhance the toolkit. Experience with wallet creation or DeFi is a plus.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-availability system concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of Go, Rust, or C++ is advantageous.
• Familiarity with message queues (Redis), caches, and job queues.
• Experience in mobile development using React Native, Flutter, or native platforms.

Dubai, AE

Senior

Salary Range: To be discussed

Summary

Seeking a software engineer for Canonical to develop CI pipelines, automate testing, and enhance cloud solutions globally. Opportunity for innovation and collaboration.

Description

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

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

Additional skills that you might also bring

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

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

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

Canonical believes a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world class software and services which meet the world's computing needs. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Interested?

Distributed Systems Software Engineer, Python / Go

Posted 2 days ago

Location: Dubai, AE (Globally remote role)

Salary Range: To be discussed

Summary

Seeking a software engineer for cloud solutions, AI/ML, and CI pipelines at Canonical. Remote role with growth opportunities and diverse work environment.

Description

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.

The Distributed Systems testing team at Canonical is responsible for ensuring the high quality of Canonical's Cloud solutions based on Juju, Terraform, and Kubernetes when deployed under diverse conditions, from bare metal in customer data centers to public clouds like AWS, GCE, and 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 include expanding deployment capabilities to new clouds and developing AI/ML pipelines for automatic analysis of test results.

What your day will look like

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.

Additional skills that you might also bring

1. Collecting and analyzing large multidimensional datasets.
2. Operating data platforms: key-value stores, relational or document databases, event buses.
3. Work with cloud technologies such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS.

What we offer you

1. Geographical location, experience, and performance considered in shaping compensation.
2. Performance-driven annual bonus.
3. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
4. Annual compensation review.
5. Recognition rewards.
6. Annual holiday leave.
7. Maternity and paternity leave.
8. Employee Assistance Programme.
9. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others.
10. Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

Canonical believes a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world-class software and services. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.

Posted 1 week ago

Full time

Dubai, AE

Middle

Salary Range: To be discussed

Full Job Description

Summary

Build Kubernetes operators and addons, collaborate, and code as a Software Engineer in a remote team. Requires Golang, Python, Kubernetes skills. Offers global travel and development.

Description

As a member of the Kubernetes product team, you will build the operators and addons; the former, offering complete lifecycle management of mission-critical components, and the latter, a zero-ops experience for seamlessly integrating projects into your Kubernetes. You will gain familiarity with the latest features in Kubernetes and look to incorporate the best of open-source to bring functionality to our end-users. You will collaborate with industry peers and partners to bring the right solutions to our customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, Golang, Python, and Kubernetes.

Location: This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.

What you will focus on:

1. Write high-quality code to create new features
2. Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community
3. Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
4. Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields
5. Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you:

1. You are a Golang developer also fluent in Python
2. You have experience with Kubernetes
3. You have strong written and verbal communication skills
4. You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
5. You love technology and working with brilliant people

What we offer you:

1. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
2. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
3. Annual compensation review
4. Recognition rewards
5. Annual holiday leave
6. Maternity and paternity leave
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
9. Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical: Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

About nybl

We are developing an AI ecosystem that enables businesses across industries to deploy artificial intelligence solutions seamlessly using our platform and applications. Our technology empowers anyone to build AI solutions—without writing a single line of code or holding a Data Science degree. From healthcare to agriculture, education to industry, the applications of our technology are truly limitless.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications using the C# programming language. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, propose solutions, and implement robust software solutions.

Responsibilities

1. Design and develop software applications using C#, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
2. Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to gather and analyze software requirements.
3. Translate software requirements into technical specifications and designs.
4. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code to implement software solutions.
5. Conduct thorough unit testing to ensure the reliability and quality of the software.
6. Debug and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner.
7. Collaborate with other software engineers to review code and provide constructive feedback.
8. Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of coding standards and practices.
9. Stay up to date with the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in C# development.
10. Troubleshoot and resolve software performance and scalability issues.
11. Document software designs, technical specifications, and implementation details.
12. Assist in the deployment and configuration of software applications.
13. Drive improvements in all areas, including data quality, testing, and CI.
14. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior software engineers.

Required Skills

1. Strong proficiency in C# programming language.
2. Experience in software development using .NET framework and related technologies.
3. Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
4. Proficiency in database development and SQL.
5. Familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
6. Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
7. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
8. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
9. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
10. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
11. Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
12. Experience with cloud technologies.