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
Senior Backend Engineer — Scalable Python & APIs (AWS)
Senior backend engineer at Bayut & dubizzle scaling backend services used by millions across multiple countries: leading feature planning and rollout strategies, building RESTful APIs in Python on AWS, partnering with QA and tech leads, and mentoring peers while driving performance and SOA alignment.
Senior Backend Engineer – Microservices & TypeScript (Dubai)
Designs and maintains scalable backend microservices and APIs for Splash Software LLC in Dubai, collaborating with DevOps on Azure. The core stack is Node.js/NestJS with TypeScript, MongoDB, websockets, and cloud messaging services; the role is on-site in Dubai.
Backend Developer
Backend developer owning the Node.js/Express backend of Meetswap, a location-based social app: building REST APIs, real-time chat with Socket.IO, SQL data modeling with Sequelize, Redis caching, background jobs, and Firebase/AWS integrations. Remote for now with future on-site relocation to Abu Dhabi on a small startup team.
Dubai-Based Backend Engineer: Go, Node.js & NestJS
Backend engineer on a Dubai-based gaming technology team building scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, cloud deployments, and third-party integrations with a focus on secure authentication and high-availability architecture. Core stack: Go, Node.js, and NestJS, plus Next.js, AWS, and Azure.
TypeScript Backend Engineer — Microservices (Dubai)
A Dubai-based (Business Bay, Opus Tower) backend engineer who designs, implements, and maintains microservices in TypeScript using NestJS/ExpressJS. Day to day involves gathering requirements, writing reusable code, collaborating with DevOps on Azure deployments, and providing internal training, with a stack centered on MongoDB, Azure services, Azure DevOps, Git, and Docker.
Senior Node.js/TypeScript Backend Engineer — Azure & Microservices
A senior backend engineer (6-8 yrs) designs, develops, and operates scalable Node.js/TypeScript microservices on Azure, publishing and securing APIs with APIM and deploying on AKS, with a focus on API security, reliability, and observability.
Cloud-Native Python Backend Engineer
TALENTMATE is hiring a backend engineer in Dubai to design, build, and operate the server-side foundation of a next-generation platform. Day to day, they deliver reliable, scalable Python backend services, covering API design, database engineering, cloud-native architecture, and DevOps from development through deployment and optimization.
Backend Engineer - Wallets, Scalable Microservices & Security
Tether Operations Limited in Dubai is seeking a backend engineer to build robust, scalable, and secure backend solutions for a global digital finance platform. You will work with Node.js, microservices, and databases…
Senior Backend Engineer
6-month contract role, on-site in Abu Dhabi, building production-grade backend services, microservices and APIs for AI/ML, LLM and intelligent-agent systems on a confidential end client's AI transformation programme. Core stack: Python (FastAPI/Django), Go or Java, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, REST/gRPC.
Backend Engineer - Wallets
About the job In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to build robust, scalable, and secure backend solutions that contribute to Tether’s mission of pioneering a decentralized future in digital finance.…
Senior Backend Engineer - Java/Spring Boot | Cloud & APIs
D4 Insight in Dubai is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade Java/Spring Boot services and APIs for banking platforms. The work centers on RESTful APIs, microservices, and secure, scalable deployments on Azure (AKS, App Services, Key Vault) with Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, and Redis databases.
Java Backend Engineer for Airline SaaS (Remote Germany)
Biz4d is seeking a Java Backend Developer to build and operate a modern SaaS total cost management platform for airlines. You will work within a multidisciplinary team including PMs, designers, frontend and backend…
Backend Dot Net Applications Developer Onsite
Future Opening: Backend Dot Net Applications Developer Onsite Applications Developer– Req # 1225 (100% Onsite) State of AZ – AZGFD Contract: Until 06/28/2024 with Extensions into next Fiscal year Rate: $49/ hr on W2…
Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js & AWS
Quik Hire Staffing is assisting a client in seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js, AWS) to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for a high-traffic platform in a cloud-native, remote environment.…
Senior Networking Backend Engineer – Abu Dhabi
Digivance Solutions in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Networking Backend Engineer to join our team. You will build secure, scalable backend services with strong networking protocol expertise, primarily using Go (or C++, Java,…
Networking Backend Engineer
Hiring: Networking Backend Engineer / Backend Engineer – Networking Protocols Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE | On-site (Candidates from India are allowed to relocate) Experience: 5+ Years We are looking for a strong Backend…
Java Backend Engineer - Fintech Growth & Mentorship
BlackTrader is seeking a Java Developer to design, build and maintain robust backend services for fintech applications. You will work on real-world projects, applying modern Java practices in a collaborative…
SaaS Technical Lead & Senior Backend Engineer
Entermarkets is seeking a hands-on Technical Lead / Senior Software Engineer to transform an existing product into a secure, scalable SaaS platform in Dubai. You will lead a small team and own end-to-end delivery…
Onsite .NET Backend Developer — MSSQL & AWS (Agile)
SR International INC. seeks an experienced Backend .NET Applications Developer for an onsite role in Phoenix, AZ. The position focuses on developing and maintaining web applications, designing database interactions,…
Python Backend Engineer — Crypto Trading & Blockchain
CFI Financial Group is seeking a backend developer for our Dubai office to help build scalable systems powering crypto trading and financial services. You will collaborate with product and engineering teams to design…