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CreateIT

Backend Team Lead | Remote
 
We’re looking for an experienced Backend Team Lead to stabilize and scale a production-grade Web3 backend with real on-chain activity. This role is ideal for a senior-level engineer with deep hands-on expertise and mature leadership skills, who is ready to own backend systems end-to-end from architecture and processes to production stability and team growth.
 
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
 Format: Full-time, Remote
 
About the Role: 
You’ll design, develop, and maintain backend systems powering Solana-based Web3 products in production. Your focus will be on stabilizing backend infrastructure, systematically reducing bugs, and introducing strong engineering culture and ownership. You’ll work closely with smart contracts, Solana RPC infrastructure, and high-load on-chain data streams, while leading architectural decisions and mentoring a growing engineering team. We are not considering candidates with surface-level Web3 experience.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Design and own backend architecture for Solana Web3 products</li>
<li>Stabilize backend systems and eliminate recurring production issues</li>
<li>Reduce bugs systemically through architecture, processes, and tooling</li>
<li>Introduce and enforce engineering culture, quality, and accountability</li>
<li>Lead code reviews, architectural decisions, and technical standards</li>
<li>Organize and improve development processes</li>
<li>Handle incidents and perform root cause analysis</li>
<li>Scale the backend team and mentor engineers</li>
<li>Collaborate with smart contract, product, and Web3 teams</li>
</ul>
Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Senior-level hands-on backend engineer with team leadership experience</li>
<li>Proven experience leading a backend team (task planning, code reviews, mentoring)</li>
<li>Strong background in high-load or complex backend systems</li>
<li>Ability to make technical and architectural decisions within the team</li>
<li>Deep understanding of backend system design, scalability, and reliability</li>
<li>Strong ownership mindset and responsibility for backend delivery</li>
</ul>
Required Blockchain / Solana Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Strong hands-on experience with Rust in production environments</li>
<li>Experience developing and maintaining Solana smart contracts (programs)</li>
<li>Hands-on experience working with Solana RPC</li>
<li>Practical experience with on-chain data subscriptions and streaming</li>
<li>Experience working with Geyser or similar on-chain data pipelines</li>
<li>Confident understanding of on-chain activities and data flows</li>
<li>Experience integrating Solana protocols (e.g. Jupiter)</li>
</ul>
Backend & Infrastructure Stack: 
<ul>
<li>Rust (Solana programs, on-chain logic)</li>
<li>Python, TypeScript (backend services, integrations)</li>
<li>FastAPI, Celery</li>
<li>Redis, PostgreSQL</li>
<li>Docker</li>
<li>Web3.py, Solana Web3.js</li>
</ul>
Smart Contracts & Backend Integration: 
<ul>
<li>Hands-on development and maintenance of smart contracts in Rust</li>
<li>Integration of smart contracts with backend services</li>
<li>Understanding of smart contract lifecycle, deployment, and upgrades</li>
<li>Ability to design backend systems considering on-chain constraints (latency, fees, throughput, consistency)</li>
</ul>
Nice to Have: 
<ul>
<li>Experience with rain.xyz and bridge.xyz,</li>
<li>Experience working in crypto / DeFi / Web3 products at scale</li>
</ul>
Benefits: 
<ul>
<li>High-impact role in a production Web3 product with real users</li>
<li>Ownership over backend architecture and technical direction</li>
<li>Influence on engineering culture, processes, and team growth</li>
<li>Fully remote and flexible work environment</li>
</ul>

Backend Team Lead

R A M A TECHNOLOGIES

About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong backend focus who can lead a development team and deliver high-quality, production-ready AI solutions. This role requires hands-on experience shipping real-world applications to clients, along with the ability to maintain engineering quality across the team.Key Responsibilities&middot; Design and build scalable backend services and API using Python (FastAPI/Django) and Node.js (NestJS/Express)&middot; Develop and maintain RESTful / GraphQL APIs&middot; Containerize and deploy applications using Docker&middot; Integrate LLMs using OpenRouter and implement Agentic AI workflows&middot; Build RAG pipelines with vector databases&middot; Work with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and MongoDB&middot; Implement and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines&middot; Deploy and monitor services on AWS / GCP / Azure&middot; Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams on-site Ensure performance, security, and reliability of production systems&middot; Lead a small team and own code quality, reviews, and best practicesRequired Skills&middot; Strong backend experience (Node.js / Python / Java or similar)&middot; Proven track record of delivering and deploying multiple real-world projects&middot; Experience building AI-powered applications using LLMs&middot; Hands-on experience with agentic AI workflows and tool calling&middot; Experience using OpenRouter or multi-model LLM setups&middot; Ability to lead developers, review code, and enforce quality&middot; Solid understanding of databases, authentication, and APIs&middot; Production deployment experience (cloud, CI/CD, or similar)Why Join UsWork on cutting-edge AI products High-impact, on-site engineering role Opportunity to shape backend &amp; AI architecture Collaborative and growth-driven work environmentJob Type: Full-time

Full Stack Developer (Backend-Focused, AI Solutions)

Varishtha Infotech

Job Title: Backend LeadExperience: 10+ Years Location: Dubai (Onsite)Candidate should be in UAEJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Backend Lead with strong expertise in enterprise-grade system design, micro services architecture, and large-scale distributed systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise along with strong leadership, architectural ownership, and stakeholder management capabilities.This role requires hands-on development, architectural decision-making, and end-to-end ownership of backend platforms built using modern Java (17+), Spring ecosystem, and event-driven architectures.Key Responsibilities● Lead end-to-end architecture, design, and development of scalable backend systems.● Drive technical strategy, solution architecture, and system design across multiple projects.● Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams and guide best engineering practices.● Design and develop high-performance microservices using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring Security.● Own API design standards, ensuring robust RESTful services, idempotency, and backward compatibility.● Architect and implement event-driven systems using Kafka and asynchronous messaging patterns.● Ensure system scalability, fault tolerance, and resiliency using distributed system principles.● Collaborate closely with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.● Drive best practices around code quality, performance optimization, and security.● Oversee end-to-end delivery, from requirement analysis to production deployment and post-release support.Key Skills &amp; Technical Expertise● Programming: Java 17+ (Strong command of functional programming, streams, concurrency)● Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Security● Architecture:o Microservices Architectureo Distributed Systemso Event-Driven Architectureo API Design &amp; Idempotency● Messaging &amp; Streaming: Kafka, Event Processing● System Design: High availability, scalability, fault tolerance● Databases: SQL &amp; NoSQL databases● DevOps &amp; Cloud Exposure: CI/CD, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes)● Design Principles: SOLID, Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD)Leadership &amp; Soft Skills● Proven experience in team leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance● Strong stakeholder management and cross-team collaboration skills● Ability to drive architectural discussions and influence technical decisions● Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skillsPreferred / Nice to Have● Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)● Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)● Experience with performance tuning, scalability testing, and system resilience patternsJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED23,000.00 - AED27,000.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Notice period</li><li>Current Salary per month in AED</li><li>Expected salary per month in AED</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Docker, Kubernetes: 3 years (Required)</li><li>Java 17 and above: 5 years (Required)</li><li>Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Security: 8 years (Required)</li><li>Total: 10 years (Required)</li><li>Microservices Architecture: 7 years (Required)</li><li>Kafka, Event Processing: 4 years (Required)</li><li>SQL &amp; NOSQL: 6 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Arabic (Preferred)</li></ul>

Lead Java Developer

BlockDelta

Overview Our client is a pioneer in digital finance, delivering next-generation crypto and FX platforms. With a strong foundation in regulated financial markets, theyve earned a reputation for excellence across global trading infrastructure. As part of their strategic growth, they are now seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their world-class engineering team in the UAE. Role Requirement We are looking for a sharp and dependable Senior Backend Engineer to help our client build the next generation of high-performance trading infrastructure. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges from optimizing memory usage and managing real-time socket connections to load testing mission-critical systems under pressure. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Develop robust and scalable backend systems using Node.js to support mission-critical applications</li><li>Engineer low-latency, real-time communication features leveraging WebSockets or equivalent protocols</li><li>Optimize memory usage and enhance system efficiency under demanding workloads</li><li>Lead efforts in stress testing, performance analysis, and tuning of backend services</li><li>Work closely with frontend engineers and DevOps to ensure secure, reliable, and well-integrated deployments</li><li>Produce high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices</li><li>Enhance data flow and maximize performance in high-concurrency, low-latency systems</li><li>Design and deploy resilient infrastructure with robust monitoring and alerting mechanisms</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Minimum 6 years of backend engineering experience, including 5+ years working extensively with Node.js</li><li>Solid grasp of asynchronous workflows and event-driven system design</li><li>Proven experience building real-time applications using WebSockets, data streaming, and push technologies</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in memory analysis, garbage collection optimization, and identifying memory leaks</li><li>Familiarity with performance testing tools such as Artillery, k6, or JMeter</li><li>Practical experience working with Redis, PostgreSQL, and optionally MongoDB</li><li>Skilled in diagnosing performance bottlenecks and conducting in-depth debugging across complex systems</li><li>Strong knowledge of containerization, CI / CD workflows, and designing microservices-based systems</li><li>Familiarity with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ is an advantage</li><li>Background in building and maintaining distributed, high-availability infrastructure</li></ul> Favoured <ul><li>Industry experience in fintech, gaming, or high-speed trading environments</li><li>Hands-on background with binary protocols, custom-built socket servers, or low-level networking</li><li>Proficient in designing scalable infrastructure using Kubernetes</li><li>Comfortable working with real-time observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana</li></ul>This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a world-class team.Salary: Highly competitive, in line with experience and market standards.To apply, please submit your CV via the link.For additional information about open vacancies and events we are attending, please feel free to follow our LinkedIn Page. We are presently working on numerous client roles at BlockDelta.

Senior Backend Engineer (Fintech / HFT)

Areednow

<div>
 
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 
 Areednow&nbsp;is a food technology company. We build high-performance software for the FMCG Industry and the Online Grocery Delivery Market.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Role Description and Responsibilities
 
 
 
 We are seeking a&nbsp;Senior Software Engineer&nbsp;to lead the architecture and optimisation of our backend systems, with a primary focus on&nbsp;Edge Computing&nbsp;and serverless infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing scalable systems that ensure low latency and high reliability for our platform.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Edge Architecture:
 
 &nbsp;Architect, maintain, and optimise complex Edge Functions using&nbsp;TypeScript.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Scalability:
 
 &nbsp;Design distributed backend systems capable of handling high concurrency and heavy data throughput.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 API Development:
 
 &nbsp;Build and standardise robust APIs to support our grocery delivery and FMCG applications.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Performance Engineering:
 
 &nbsp;Identify bottlenecks and refactor code to minimise latency and maximise execution efficiency.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Technical Leadership:
 
 &nbsp;drive architectural decisions and enforce best practices for code quality and system reliability.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 TypeScript:
 
 &nbsp;Expert-level proficiency in backend TypeScript development is mandatory.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Backend Architecture:
 
 &nbsp;Proven experience designing scalable, distributed systems and managing high-load environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Edge Computing:
 
 &nbsp;Hands-on experience with Edge runtimes (e.g., Supabase Edge Functions, Vercel Edge, AWS Lambda@Edge).
 </li>
 <li>
 
 API Design:
 
 &nbsp;Strong background in architecting and scaling RESTful APIs.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Experience:
 
 &nbsp;Senior-level experience in software engineering, ideally within the Food Tech, Logistics, or E-commerce sectors.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Senior Software Engineer

noon

<div>
 
 
 About noon
 
 
 
 noon, the region's leading consumer commerce platform. On December 12th, 2017, noon launched its consumer platform in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, expanding to Egypt in February 2019. The noon ecosystem of services now marketplaces for food delivery, quick commerce, fintech, and fashion. noon is a work in progress; we&rsquo;re six years in, but only 5% done.
 
 
 
 
 
 noon&rsquo;s mission: Ring every doorbell, every day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer with
 
 3&ndash;5 years of experience
 
 to join our Dubai-based technology team. This role is central to our expansion within the Chinese market, requiring a bridge between our technical infrastructure and our diverse ecosystem of sellers and partners.
 
 
 
 
 
 The successful candidate will possess native-level fluency in
 
 Mandarin and English,
 
 along with the cultural insight necessary to navigate and support our Chinese business landscape effectively. While you will lead critical integrations with seller platforms, your scope will extend far beyond connectivity. You will be a key driver of innovation, designing solutions to automate complex business workflows and elevate our overall operational efficiency.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate closely with business and operations teams to understand existing manual workflows and design automation solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build backend services and APIs to streamline business processes and reduce manual effort.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain integrations with systems and infrastructure of Chinese sellers and partners, working as part of a broader engineering team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work on a variety of backend engineering tasks beyond integrations, including internal tools, automation pipelines, and process optimization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend services with efficient database design.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions in an agile environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, security, and maintainability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural improvements.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 3&ndash;5 years of professional experience in software or backend engineering.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with FastAPI (or similar frameworks).
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid experience with relational databases, like MySQL, PostgreSQL.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to work closely with business stakeholders and translate requirements into technical solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience building backend systems, automation tools, or workflow-based solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in
 
 Mandarin and English
 
 (spoken and written).
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to be based in Dubai, UAE.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Temporal.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to or hands-on experience with LLMs, AI-driven automation, or intelligent systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with e-commerce platforms, seller ecosystems, or cross-border business systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior experience working in fast-paced or high-growth environments.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What We Offer
 
 
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 A Dubai-based engineering role with exposure to both China and international business operations.
 </li>
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 High-impact work focused on automation and operational efficiency, not just system integrations.
 </li>
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 Close collaboration with business teams and meaningful ownership of end-to-end solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to work with modern backend technologies and AI-enabled use cases.
 </li>
 <li>
 Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the UAE market.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Chinese Speaking Software Development Engineer III

Shlenpower

<div>
 
 
 Senior Backend Developer (Node.js)
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 Work Model:
 
 On-site
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About ShlenPower
 
 
 
 ShlenPower is a technology group building scalable, production-grade platforms across blockchain, fintech, and decentralized systems. Our products are designed for high availability, security, and long-term maintainability. As we expand our engineering team in Dubai, we are hiring a Senior Backend Developer to strengthen our core backend systems.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong Node.js expertise and proven experience building and maintaining scalable backend systems. This role is hands-on and requires ownership of backend services, API design, performance optimization, and close collaboration with frontend, mobile, and product teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services used by web and mobile applications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Design and optimize data models and database structures.
 </li>
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 Ensure backend systems meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
 </li>
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 Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams on API contracts and integrations.
 </li>
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 Contribute to backend architecture decisions and technical best practices.
 </li>
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 Review code and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in sprint planning, estimations, and technical discussions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor, debug, and improve production systems.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Required Qualifications
 
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 <li>
 6+ years of professional backend or software development experience.
 </li>
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 Minimum 4 years of hands-on Node.js experience in production environments.
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 Strong experience with backend frameworks such as Express.js or NestJS.
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 Solid knowledge of REST API design and backend architecture principles.
 </li>
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 Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
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 Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
 </li>
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 Experience handling asynchronous processing and background jobs.
 </li>
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 Strong focus on code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience with microservices or modular backend architectures.
 </li>
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 Familiarity with cloud platforms and deployment workflows.
 </li>
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 Experience with performance monitoring and optimization.
 </li>
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 Experience working in Agile or product-driven environments.
 </li>
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 Exposure to high-traffic or large-scale systems.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Compensation
 
 
 
 Competitive salary offered within a defined range, based on experience and seniority.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 How to Apply
 
 
 
 Apply directly through
 
 LinkedIn
 
 .
 
</div>

Senior backend Developer (NodeJs)

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