Backend Jobs in United Arab Emirates
There are 270 open Backend jobs in United Arab Emirates on freehire right now. 108 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and microservices.
Most requested skills
- api 61%
- cloud 44%
- microservices 40%
- ci-cd 38%
- rest 36%
- docker 35%
- java 33%
- aws 30%
How the work is done
- Remote 19 · 7%
- Onsite 8 · 3%
- Hybrid 6 · 2%
Visa sponsorship offered in 100% of the 16 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 125
- Lead 12
- Junior 6
- Middle 3
- Intern 2
- Principal 2
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 3
- 11-50 employees 1
- 51-200 employees 1
AI-Driven Backend Engineer (Java/Spring) – Abu Dhabi
Backend engineer at Duncan & Ross Consulting on a 3-month onsite assignment in Abu Dhabi, designing, developing, and industrializing AI solutions for defense, aviation, and aerospace systems. Daily work is Java/Spring Boot development plus Linux Build & Run deployments with Docker, Ansible, SSH, and CI/CD tooling.
Backend Developer (Node.js)
Backend developer building reliable APIs and scalable infrastructure in Node.js (NestJS/Express) with PostgreSQL and Redis for Weybridge Ventures' startup platforms DriveLEAD and FitLEAD, working on everything from onboarding flows to AI automation at their UAE-based product team.
Node.js Backend Engineer — APIs, Scale & Reliability
Builds reliable APIs and scalable backend infrastructure for Weybridge Ventures' DriveLEAD and FitLEAD platforms, designing RESTful and GraphQL services with Node.js (NestJS/Express), PostgreSQL, Redis, and Docker while collaborating with frontend, product, and QA teams.
Senior AI-Driven Backend Engineer (Python & Rust)
Senior backend engineer at an Abu Dhabi edutainment company who designs, builds and runs Python & Rust services and data pipelines around Odoo ERP. Day to day: designing REST APIs, managing CI/CD, securing data sync, and integrating Odoo with finance, HRMS and CRM platforms in an AI-enhanced workflow.
Dubai Web Developer — Frontend & Backend with Databases
Builds and maintains client websites for the Middle East region as a web developer in Dubai, working across both frontend and backend with databases. Core stack is HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with a focus on responsive, fast-loading, cross-platform compatible sites.
Backend Engineer
DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy with extensive experience implementing intelligent enterprise systems across multiple industries, with particular depth in financial services and banking. Our team…
Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
As vCluster Labs’ Senior Software Engineer (Backend) , you aren’t just writing code; you are defining the future of tenant isolation. In this role, you will serve as a core architect of the vCluster Platform, tasked…
Senior Engineer, Backend - Protection
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Engineer, Backend – Protection based in Spain. Join an innovative global payments…
Java Backend Engineer — Remote, Microservices & APIs
Designs, implements, and tests scalable backend microservices and APIs in Java 11+ and Spring for Cirtec Medical in Dubai. Works remotely in a distributed team with SQL/NoSQL databases, Docker, CI/CD, and cloud platforms, collaborating across GCC clients.
Backend Engineer - Laravel ERP & Integrations (Ajman, UAE)
Backend engineer at Matajer AI building core ERP modules and integrations (marketplaces, payments, shipping) in Laravel, working directly with the architect and founder. Day to day: designing SQL schemas, building REST/webhook integrations, writing tests, reviewing code, and debugging production performance.
Backend Engineer – Laravel / MySQL (ERP & Integrations)
Hands-on backend engineer building core ERP modules and integrations (marketplaces, payments, shipping) in Laravel/MySQL for Matajer AI's multi-tenant commerce operations platform. On-site in Ajman, UAE, 6 days/week, working with APIs, SQL schema design, queues, tests, and production debugging.
Staff Software Engineer - Backend (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)
Staff backend engineer at Agoda (travel platform, part of Booking Holdings), based in Bangkok with relocation provided. Owns design, scalability, and reliability of critical distributed services end-to-end — hands-on coding, system design, mentoring, and production ownership — using Java/Kotlin/Scala/Go, Kafka, and NoSQL stores like Aerospike.
Backend Engineer - Wallets (100% Remote Worldwide)
Senior blockchain backend engineer on iCapital's Distributed Ledger Technology team, building a permissioned DLT for private-markets/alternative investments using DAML/Canton and REST APIs in Python/FastAPI. Requires 5+ years SaaS engineering; base salary $120k–$145k, with in-office work Monday–Thursday (remote Fridays).
Senior Blockchain Backend Engineer — Private Ledger & APIs
Senior blockchain backend engineer who designs and implements a private distributed ledger and RESTful APIs (Python, FastAPI) for an alternative-investment ecosystem. Day to day: building secure, scalable backend services, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with product and leadership while tracking new blockchain developments.
Backend Developer
Job Title Backend Developer Job Scope As a Full-Stack Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs. You will work primarily…
Backend Engineer, TypeScript — AI Platform APIs
Backend engineer at Aleroy building the APIs and services behind its AI platform in the UAE — authentication, organizations, API keys, usage, and billing — using TypeScript/Node.js and PostgreSQL, with REST API design, testing, and monitoring. Go, Redis, Docker, and CI/CD experience are nice-to-haves.
PHP Backend Engineer — Laravel & Microservices, Dubai
PHP Backend Engineer at MultiBank Group in Dubai maintaining and modernizing mature PHP systems while migrating toward microservices, building features with Laravel or Symfony and modern REST APIs. Core stack: PHP, MySQL/PostgreSQL, Redis, and Docker on cloud platforms.
Senior Backend Developer: Node.js & NestJS Expert
Maaloomatiia Academy is seeking a Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services. You will work primarily with Node.js and NestJS, integrating with .NET where needed, and collaborate with…
Backend Engineer – PHP
MultiBank Group, a Dubai-based regulated fintech broker, needs PHP backend engineers to maintain and refactor legacy PHP systems while building new features with Laravel/Symfony, designing REST APIs, optimizing MySQL/PostgreSQL and caching, and gradually migrating monoliths to microservices for its crypto spot and CFD trading platforms.