Backend Developer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 26/08/2026

IFZA Dubai is the most dynamic and truly international Free Zone Community in the UAE, optimizing the country's strategic location and world-class infrastructure. We provide easy, reliable, and fast company formation services through our network of Professional Partners and Government Authorities.

Job Description

Role Purpose

As a Software Engineer, you will deliver well-tested backend features independently within an established architecture while contributing to frontend development when features require end-to-end implementation. You will collaborate closely with product managers, frontend developers, and fellow engineers to design, build, and deploy reliable software solutions that create business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, Prisma, and PostgreSQL.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs with robust validation, error handling, authentication, and logging.
• Contribute to frontend development using React and TypeScript when required.
• Write automated tests and ensure code quality through testing and peer code reviews.
• Follow established development and deployment processes, including Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Participate in troubleshooting, performance improvements, and continuous enhancement of applications.
• Maintain coding standards, documentation, and best practices across the development lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3 to 5 years of professional software development experience, primarily with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Strong experience working with PostgreSQL and ORM frameworks such as Prisma.
• Solid understanding of REST API design principles and common authentication mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of React and willingness to contribute across the full technology stack.
• Experience with Git-based development workflows, code reviews, and collaborative development practices.
• Familiarity with containerized application deployment and modern CI/CD processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver features independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes, Azure, or cloud-native environments.
• Exposure to GitOps deployment methodologies and CI/CD platforms.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest or Vitest.
• Familiarity with identity and access management solutions such as Entra ID and OIDC.
• Experience working in agile product development environments.

As an employee of IFZA, you can expect:

• 24 working days as annual leave
• Annual flight home
• Life insurance plan
• Medical insurance plan (with the option to upgrade at your own cost)