Backend Developer

Job Title: Mid-level Backend Developer

Location: Dubai, UAE

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer (Mid-level) to join our engineering team. You’ll be responsible for designing, building, and scaling robust backend systems that power our applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Python and Django, a solid understanding of distributed systems, and is comfortable working with cloud-native environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python (Django)
• Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries to ensure efficient data operations
• Work with PostgreSQL and MySQL for relational data modeling and performance tuning
• Build and maintain integrations with AWS services
• Implement messaging and streaming systems with Kafka
• Manage background task processing using Celery and Redis
• Optimize and scale systems to handle high throughput and reliability
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end features
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code, following best practices
• Monitor, debug, and improve system performance and reliability

Requirements:

• 3+ years (Mid-level) of professional experience as a backend developer
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with Django
• Proficiency in SQL with the ability to write and understand complex queries
• Solid experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Experience with distributed systems, event-driven architecture, or message queues (Kafka is a plus)
• Knowledge of Celery and Redis for background task management
• Hands-on experience with AWS services for deployment, scaling, and monitoring
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes or other container orchestration tools
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Previous experience in a startup or high-growth environment

Only those based in Dubai will be considered for the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED6,500.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Where are you based?
• What is your expected salary?

Experience:

• python: 2 years (Required)
• django: 2 years (Required)
• mysql: 2 years (Required)

Expected Start Date: 05/10/2025