Backend Jobs in United Arab Emirates
There are 460 open Backend jobs in United Arab Emirates on freehire right now. 165 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and microservices.
Most requested skills
- api 58%
- cloud 37%
- microservices 35%
- rest 33%
- ci-cd 30%
- java 28%
- aws 26%
- python 25%
How the work is done
- Remote 26 · 6%
- Hybrid 9 · 2%
- Onsite 9 · 2%
Visa sponsorship offered in 100% of the 29 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 224
- Lead 21
- Principal 10
- Junior 8
- Staff 7
- Middle 3
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 25
- 501-1000 employees 10
- 51-200 employees 4
- 11-50 employees 3
- 201-500 employees 2
Junior Backend Engineer: Build Scalable APIs
The Junior Backend Engineer will develop and maintain scalable backend systems, collaborate with frontend teams, and implement robust APIs. The role requires proficiency in RESTful APIs, microservices, and SQL, with cloud and containerization experience considered a plus.
Junior Backend Engineer
The Junior Backend Engineer will develop and maintain scalable backend systems, collaborating with frontend teams and optimizing database performance. The role involves writing clean code, participating in code reviews, and troubleshooting applications within a diverse corporate environment.
Backend Developer
Senior Java Backend Developer building high-performance Spring Boot microservices with Redis, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes, taking end-to-end technical ownership of large-scale distributed systems onsite in Dubai.
Senior Backend Engineer: AI‑Aware, Scalable Systems
Designs scalable backend systems and APIs for a Dubai-based product company, collaborating with product/business teams to build robust solutions using Node.js, TypeScript, and Python.
Senior Backend Engineer: Java/Spring Microservices (Dubai)
D4 Insight is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design and maintain enterprise-grade banking microservices using Java and Spring Boot. The role involves building scalable APIs and deploying solutions within the Azure cloud environment.
Senior Java Backend Engineer – Microservices & Cloud
Builds high-performance Java Spring Boot microservices and owns backend architecture for large-scale distributed systems in Dubai.
Senior Java Backend Engineer | Spring Boot & Microservices
DataFirst Solutions is hiring a Senior Java Backend Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend systems for a government entity in Sharjah. The role requires expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Oracle databases, and API development.
Java Backend Engineer | Orkes/Conductor
The Java Backend Engineer will design and implement microservices-based backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Docker/Kubernetes. The role involves orchestrating workflows using Orkes/Netflix Conductor and integrating with RESTful APIs.
Software Development Engineer 1 - Backend
Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and data pipelines for a fintech initiative at noon's Everyday Labs, working primarily with Python, BigQuery, and SQL.
Software Engineer – Backend (Java / Spring Boot)
Builds secure, scalable banking microservices in Java/Spring Boot on Azure, focusing on REST APIs, security, and cloud-native deployment.
Senior/Lead Backend Engineer
Builds real-time energy infrastructure (digital twins, demand/gen pipelines, and consumer-facing apps) for a climate-tech startup scaling solar/battery projects and grid trading.
Senior Backend Engineer - Scalable APIs & AI Systems
Backend Engineer designing and maintaining scalable APIs and backend systems for AI-driven applications using Python, Java, or Node.js, databases, and cloud platforms.
Senior Backend Engineer: Scalable Systems & Leadership
Bayut.com is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design and build scalable systems for their real estate platform. The role involves hands-on coding, API architecture, and mentoring team members to support millions of users.
Backend Engineer (C#, .NET) – Build Mobility Solutions
The Backend Engineer will design, code, test, and manage mobility applications throughout the software development lifecycle using C#, .NET, and SQL databases.
Backend Engineer
The Backend Engineer designs and maintains scalable backend systems and APIs to support AI-driven applications. The role requires expertise in Python, Java, or Node.js, along with experience in cloud platforms and microservices architecture.