Senior Principal Software Engineer

🌟 Senior Principal Software Engineer – Go (Golang)

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Software Development

Type: Full-time | On-site

Experience: 8+ years

We’re hiring on behalf of a fast-growing software company in Dubai looking for a Senior Principal Software Engineer with strong experience in Go (Golang). This is a high-impact role where you’ll lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-based systems and play a key role in technical strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, build, and maintain high-performance backend systems using Go
• Lead by example with clean, efficient, and scalable code
• Guide and mentor other engineers across the team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products
• Contribute to technical decision-making and long-term architectural planning

Requirements:

• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) – ideally in production-scale environments
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and backend architecture
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Ability to lead technically while remaining hands-on
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer:

• Join a talented and collaborative engineering team
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Career growth opportunities in a product-led environment
• A chance to shape core architecture and influence technical direction
• Based in Dubai – one of the world’s fastest-growing tech hubs