Principal Backend Engineer

🔐 Senior Backend Engineer – Go | Network Security Focus

📍 Location: Dubai, UAE

🏢 Industry: Software Development / Cybersecurity

💼 Type: Full-Time | On-site

📅 Experience: 8+ years

A Dubai-based software company is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong experience in Go (Golang) and a background in network security or access control technologies.

This is a senior-level role working on security-driven backend systems powering enterprise-grade solutions.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Designing and developing scalable backend systems using Go
• Building APIs and services for security-focused applications
• Driving technical decisions on performance, architecture, and security
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams

Requirements:

• 8+ years of backend development experience
• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang)
• Experience with at least one of the following:
• ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access)
• SASE
• Or other similar access control / security platforms
• Solid understanding of secure system design, APIs, and distributed systems
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Why Join:

• Be part of a forward-thinking engineering team in the cybersecurity space
• Work on impactful security products used at scale
• Based in Dubai – fast-paced tech scene and excellent quality of life