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โจ Senior/Staff Backend Engineer | Tech Lead (Backend)
๐ Dubai, UAE โข Full-time
๐ About the Role
Weโre on the hunt for a high-impact backend engineer whoโs 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.
๐ง What Youโll Do
- ๐ Build reusable, clean, secure, and well-tested backend solutions.
- ๐ Support partners integrating with our APIs and ensure smooth performance.
- ๐ Turn product requirements into clear technical specs & SRS docs.
- โก Spot and tackle technical debt, making systems more scalable.
- ๐จ ๐ป Conduct code reviews, raise quality standards, and mentor teammates.
- ๐ก Influence technical & product discussions with strong decision-making.
- ๐ Introduce tools, methods, and practices that boost team productivity.
โ What Weโre Looking For
- ๐ป 5+ years of software engineering experience.
- ๐ 3+ years working effectively in a remote/distributed setup.
- ๐ฅ Strong expertise in JavaScript / TypeScript, Node.js, and NestJS.
- ๐๏ธ Solid knowledge of databases, data modeling, and query optimization.
- ๐ณ Experience with modern infrastructure (Docker, AWS, etc.).
- ๐น Excellent communication, time management & problem-solving skills.
- ๐ฏ Comfortable with ambiguity, ownership, and delivering end-to-end.
๐ Why Apply
- ๐ Chance to shape architecture and engineering culture.
- ๐ค Collaborate with senior engineers and hands-on leadership.
- ๐ Grow your influence, from technical decisions to mentoring.
- ๐ฐ Competitive pay + flexible working setup.
- ๐ Be part of a high-growth environment where your impact matters.
๐ If youโre excited to lead, build, and scale, weโd love to hear from you. Apply today and letโs create something amazing together!
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