Discovered MENA
Software Engineer
Discovered MENAUnited Arab Emirates8 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyStrategy/Planning, Information Technology

โœจ Senior/Staff Backend Engineer | Tech Lead (Backend)

๐Ÿ“ Dubai, UAE โ€ข Full-time

๐ŸŒŸ About the Role


Weโ€™re on the hunt for a high-impact backend engineer whoโ€™s ready to take ownership, drive architecture decisions, and mentor others while building scalable systems. This is your chance to work in a fast-paced environment where engineering excellence meets real product impact.


๐Ÿ”ง What Youโ€™ll Do

  • ๐Ÿ›  Build reusable, clean, secure, and well-tested backend solutions.
  • ๐Ÿ”— Support partners integrating with our APIs and ensure smooth performance.
  • ๐Ÿ“„ Turn product requirements into clear technical specs & SRS docs.
  • โšก Spot and tackle technical debt, making systems more scalable.
  • ๐Ÿ‘จ ๐Ÿ’ป Conduct code reviews, raise quality standards, and mentor teammates.
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Influence technical & product discussions with strong decision-making.
  • ๐Ÿš€ Introduce tools, methods, and practices that boost team productivity.


โœ… What Weโ€™re Looking For

  • ๐Ÿ’ป 5+ years of software engineering experience.
  • ๐ŸŒ 3+ years working effectively in a remote/distributed setup.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Strong expertise in JavaScript / TypeScript, Node.js, and NestJS.
  • ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ Solid knowledge of databases, data modeling, and query optimization.
  • ๐Ÿณ Experience with modern infrastructure (Docker, AWS, etc.).
  • ๐Ÿ•น Excellent communication, time management & problem-solving skills.
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Comfortable with ambiguity, ownership, and delivering end-to-end.


๐ŸŒˆ Why Apply

  • ๐Ÿ— Chance to shape architecture and engineering culture.
  • ๐Ÿค Collaborate with senior engineers and hands-on leadership.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Grow your influence, from technical decisions to mentoring.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive pay + flexible working setup.
  • ๐Ÿš€ Be part of a high-growth environment where your impact matters.


๐Ÿ‘‰ If youโ€™re excited to lead, build, and scale, weโ€™d love to hear from you. Apply today and letโ€™s create something amazing together!

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