senior stack engineer

Careem

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 About the Company
 
 
 
 Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East &mdash; making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people&rsquo;s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.
 
 
 Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region&rsquo;s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re now entering our next chapter &mdash; one powered by AI. We&rsquo;re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it&rsquo;s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems &mdash; we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.
 
 
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a Front-End Engineer who loves crafting seamless, performant, and intelligent web experiences. You&rsquo;ll work at the intersection of design, AI, and distributed systems building the interfaces that power our next-generation customer experiences. Every line of code you write will help shape how millions of people interact with our products every day.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Design and build stunning, performant web applications that shape how customers interact with our platform.
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 Partner with Product Managers, Designers, and AI Engineers to rapidly prototype, experiment, and iterate on new experiences.
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 Implement modern, component-driven UIs using React (preferred) or Angular, backed by robust APIs in Go or Node.js.
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 Translate complex design systems into clean, reusable, and accessible HTML5/CSS3 components.
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 Ensure cross-browser and cross-device reliability, optimizing for speed, responsiveness, and accessibility.
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 Contribute to front-end architecture decisions, performance tuning, and CI/CD workflows.
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 Champion user-centric thinking, balancing design intent, technical feasibility, and product goals.
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Need
 
 
 
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 5+ years of experience building and scaling modern web applications.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
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 Expertise in React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3/SASS/LESS.
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 Experience integrating with distributed backend systems (Go, Node.js) and APIs at scale.
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 Deep understanding of responsive design, UI frameworks, and user-centered development principles.
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 Strong foundation in AWS-based architectures or microservice ecosystems.
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 Proven track record of delivering high-quality software in Agile/Scrum environments.
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 Excellent problem-solving skills, technical curiosity, and a bias for action.
 
 
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 What We&rsquo;ll Provide You
 
 
 
 We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:
 
 
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 Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
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 Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
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 Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
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 Work 4 days a week in office &amp; 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
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 Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.
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Senior Full Stack Engineer - Web Applications

Talents of Endearment

A multinational technology firm is seeking a Senior Java + React Engineer to develop scalable web applications. This role involves full-stack development with a focus on Java and React, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to architectural decisions. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Competitive salary packages range from AED 17,000 to AED 35,000 based on experience.

Senior Java + React Full-Stack Engineer

Salve.Inno Consulting

Overview We are hiring experienced Senior Software Engineers (3-9 years) for ongoing, short-term remote projects with a global AI-driven platform. This initiative supports a leading technology client's LLM Evaluation & Repository Validation Program, testing and refining AI systems using curated code repositories and model feedback loops.Location: Remote - ContractWe welcome candidates from many global regions. However, due to compliance, we cannot accept applicants based on certain locations; please indicate your country residence on the application form and we will advise on the ability to proceed.Open tech stacks :<ul><li>Golang</li><li>Java</li><li>Javascript</li><li>Python</li></ul>Project Scope :<ul><li>Analyze, debug, and evaluate code repositories</li><li>Write, validate, and review high-quality code across chosen stack</li><li>Participate in AI model evaluation and prompt-based validation</li><li>Collaborate with an international team of top engineers</li></ul>Requirements :<ul><li>3 to 9 years of hands-on development experience</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to write clean, production-grade code</li><li>Professional-level English (spoken + written)</li><li>Reliable internet and ability to work remotely, independently</li></ul>

Senior Software Engineer (Multiple Stacks) - RemoteContract

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)

1inch

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 1inch is the DeFi ecosystem building financial freedom for everyone. 1inch products help users and builders trade, hold and track digital assets - with the self-custody, comprehensive security and the intuitive user experience they need to unlock the potential of true crypto ownership. 1inch protocols and APIs provide core infrastructure across the DeFi industry and beyond.
 
 
 So if you&rsquo;re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team.
 
 
 
 Location: We hire with a focus on Dubai and Europe. For this role, we prefer candidates who are either based in Dubai or working remotely within +/- 4 hours GST time.
 
 
 
 As a Senior Backend Engineer (NestJS), you will build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services that power our enterprise and Web3 products. You&rsquo;ll also work on clean architectural patterns, contribute to event-driven backends using Kafka or similar tools. Your work will directly influence our user experience and backend service reliability.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Design and build scalable, testable, and high-performance backend services using NestJS
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 Maintain and evolve existing backend applications with a focus on architecture, reliability, and performance
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 Implement clean architecture and reusable components, following industry best practices
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 Implement event-based architecture patterns using Kafka or similar technologies
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 Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to team standards and continuous code quality
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 Contribute to the planning and refinement processes in a product-oriented environment
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 Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) tests based on scope and use case
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 Work with monorepo tooling to support scalable enterprise applications
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 Manage and improve CI/CD pipelines for smooth and reliable deployments
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 Monitor performance and stability of applications using Grafana, Kibana, or similar tools
 
 
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Minimum 5 years of senior-level experience developing large-scale backend systems using TypeScript frameworks that follow modular, dependency-injected, clean architecture patterns (including extensive NestJS expertise)
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 Experience building RESTful APIs and integrating them with frontend applications
 
 
 
 
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 Skills
 
 
 
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 Proficient with Git, build tools like Webpack, and CI/CD practices
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 Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
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 Comfortable debugging and optimising complex backend systems
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 Set up and maintain monitoring with tools like Grafana or similar
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 Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)
 
 
 
 
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 Nice To Have
 
 
 
 
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 Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the fundamentals of modern web development (useful for cross-team collaboration)
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 Previous Angular production experience (beneficial when coordinating with frontend teams or working in a shared monorepo)
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 Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration tools
 
 
 
 
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 Why you'll love working with us
 
 
 
 
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 Join a young, creative team in a fast-paced and supportive environment
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 We&rsquo;re open to new ideas &mdash; if you&rsquo;ve got a vision, pitch it and make it happen
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 Enjoy competitive pay that matches your skills and experience
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 Be part of a company that&rsquo;s shaping the future of DeFi
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 Take time when you need it &mdash; we offer unlimited vacation days
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 Get fully compensated for your work gear &mdash; we&rsquo;ll set you up for success
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 Travel with us! We host an annual team retreat at a top international location
 
 
 
 
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 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Nest.js)

Etera Technologies FZCO

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About Etera</h3>
Etera is building the world&rsquo;s first AI Concierge &mdash; a platform that helps users discover and book restaurants, hotels, experiences, and flights through intelligent, personalized interactions.
We are a high-velocity startup based in Dubai, operating with strong principles of ownership, speed, and technical rigor. Our backend systems are the backbone of the product: complex, data-driven, AI-aware, and built to scale from day one.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Overview</h3>
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with deep experience in Python and TypeScript, working primarily with Bun and Elysia as our core runtime and framework.
This role is about owning backend systems end-to-end &mdash; from API design and external integrations to data pipelines, personalization logic, and infrastructure awareness.
You will be responsible for building and evolving complex backend workflows that understand user behavior, power AI-driven personalization, and integrate multiple external services reliably at scale. This is a high-ownership role for an engineer who has built real systems in production and thrives in startup environments.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3><ul>
<li>Design, build, and own backend services using TypeScript, Bun, and Elysia.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain supporting systems in Python for data processing, AI workflows, and pipelines.</li>
<li>Architect and implement microservice-based systems and inter-service communication.</li>
<li>Integrate and maintain external APIs (partners, vendors, AI providers, data sources).</li>
<li>Build complex pipelines and workflows that analyze user behavior and drive personalized responses.</li>
<li>Design backend logic that supports intelligent, adaptive, and context-aware user experiences.</li>
<li>Work with PostgreSQL for transactional data, analytics, and system state.</li>
<li>Ensure backend systems are scalable, observable, and reliable.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with frontend and product teams to translate product requirements into robust backend solutions.</li>
<li>Take ownership of services from design through deployment and iteration.</li>
<li>Contribute to infrastructure discussions, including DevOps, deployment pipelines, and runtime environments.</li>
<li>Maintain high code quality through testing, reviews, and strong Git-based workflows.</li>
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Requirements<ul><li>
7+ years of professional backend engineering experience.</li></ul><ul>
<li>Strong expertise in TypeScript for backend systems.</li>
<li>Production experience with Bun and Elysia (or the ability to ramp up extremely quickly).</li>
<li>Advanced Python experience for backend services, pipelines, or AI-related workflows.</li>
<li>Strong experience building and maintaining microservice architectures.</li>
<li>Proven experience integrating external APIs and third-party systems.</li>
<li>Experience designing data pipelines, processing flows, and behavior-driven systems.</li>
<li>Solid understanding of PostgreSQL, schema design, and query optimization.</li>
<li>Experience working in startup environments with fast iteration cycles.</li>
<li>Strong ownership mindset &mdash; comfortable owning entire backend workflows and systems.</li>
<li>Good understanding of DevOps concepts, infrastructure, and deployment pipelines (hands-on or close collaboration).</li>
<li>Proficient with Git and team-based development workflows.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate deeply with product and frontend teams to build cohesive user experiences.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Nice to Have</h3><ul>
<li>Experience with event-driven systems, queues, or workflow orchestration.</li>
<li>Familiarity with personalization engines, recommendation systems, or user modeling.</li>
<li>Experience working alongside AI/LLM-powered systems.</li>
<li>Background in analytics, experimentation platforms, or behavioral tracking.</li>
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Benefits<ul>
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Own and shape the backend of a category-defining AI product.</li>
<li>Work on complex, real-world systems that blend data, AI, and product logic.</li>
<li>High autonomy and trust &mdash; you build it, you own it.</li>
<li>Collaborate with a strong product and frontend team in a fast-moving environment.</li>
<li>Work from a modern Dubai office</li>
<li>Be part of building something ambitious, technically deep, and globally impactful.</li></ul></div>

Senior Backend Engineer

The Emirates Group

<div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Purpose
</h5>At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers &lsquo;Fly Better&rsquo;.
Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we're always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We're on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry. Embark on a journey with the world&rsquo;s largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting-edge information and technology team as a Senior Software Engineer - Java full stack.
The Senior Software Engineer is a fully participating member of an agile feature team who works independently on software development and problem resolution. The role involves technical design, software development, implementation, and maintenance of software solutions/products that support the Emirates Group Business.
In this role you will:
<ul><li>Work with senior technical engineers in the technical design process by contributing to analysing technical application requirements.
</li><li>Convert technical solutions for small to medium-sized initiatives into low-level design and working code.
</li><li>Independently write secure and optimized code by implementing Emirates Group approved coding standards.
</li><li>Participate in rotational on-call support and actively participate in resolving production issues within SLAs with minimal or no active supervision.
</li><li>Responsible for built-in quality and ensuring 100% unit testing as part of the CI/CD pipeline.
</li><li>Analyse and fix all identified defects with minimal rework.
</li><li>Ensure re-factoring practices are adequately adopted to ensure minimum code debt.
</li><li>Ensure logging and monitoring hooks are implemented in the code development.
</li><li>Continuously stay current with the relevant technologies and implement the learnings to enhance code quality.
</li><li>Adhere to the Emirates Group IT coding standards, guidelines, and best practices and contribute to Software Engineering Playbooks and other Standards documents.
</li></ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualification
</h5>To be considered for the role you must meet the below requirements:
<ul><li>Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Computational Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.
</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in Backend Application Development, primarily in Java (versions 8+) with microservices capability.
</li><li>Back End Technologies: Java8+, Spring, Spring Boot, Restful API, SOAP, Microservices, Design Patterns, Design approach such as API First, Agentic AI Framework, Caching tools and techniques viz-a-viz Redis, Couchbase, etc.
</li><li>Web Technologies: React.js / Next.js / Node.js.
</li><li>Database Technologies: Relational databases: Oracle, MariaDB, SQL Server, Postgres; NoSQL databases: Couchbase, MongoDB, Elastic Search, GraphQL.
</li><li>Cloud Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud.
</li><li>DevOps : GitLab, Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Splunk, JIRA, Confluence, Spinnaker, and such CD experience.
</li><li>Build: Maven, Ant, Gradle.
</li><li>Automation Testing: Jasmine, Jest, Karma, Junit, Mockito, Jmock, Jmeter, Selenium
</li><li>Quality: SonarQube.
</li><li>Security: ShiftLeft, Sentinel tools.
</li><li>Integration: Informatica, Snaplogic, Solace, APIGee, and Kong, such as API management solutions and API platform handling; Application Performance Monitoring: AppDynamics.
</li><li>Low Code / No Code exposure, such as Power Agent Copilot Studio etc.,
</li><li>Prompt Engineering, Context, and Agentic AI Engineering.
</li><li>Experience in developing advanced/Complex technology Software solutions for large organisations with API API-first methodology.
</li><li>Experience in providing production support for business solutions using the ITIL framework, including but not limited to monitoring, self-healing, usage of observability tools.
</li><li>Deep experience in full-stack development capabilities, technology technical evaluation, vendor selection, and management.
</li><li>Implementation of contemporary engineering practices like lean software and test-driven development, CI/CD for ensuring a robust and reliable code base is always maintained, and managing technology platforms for DevOps, Code Management/Testing.
</li><li>Experience in developing code using advanced agentic AI practices.
</li></ul>Leadership Role: No
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Salary &amp; benefits
</h5>Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays around the world.
Find out what it&rsquo;s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers .</div>

Senior Software Engineer

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