Software Developer / Server Maintenance Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Software Developer / Server Maintenance Engineer to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and support our on-premise GPS tracking platform based GPS Tracking Software. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth server operations, software stability, database maintenance, system monitoring, and technical support for deployed client environments.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Linux servers, web applications, databases, networking, and application troubleshooting. Experience with GPS tracking platforms, telematics, IoT systems, or hosting environments will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Server & Infrastructure Management

• Maintain and monitor on-premise production servers hosting the GPS tracking platform
• Perform regular health checks for CPU, RAM, storage, database, and network performance
• Configure and manage Linux-based servers
• Monitor uptime, logs, services, ports, and background processes
• Manage backups and restoration procedures
• Perform preventive maintenance and system optimization
• Troubleshoot server crashes, application failures, and connectivity issues
• Coordinate hardware replacement or upgrade recommendations when required

Software Maintenance & Support

• Maintain deployed Uffizio software environment and supporting services
• Troubleshoot application-level issues related to tracking, maps, reports, APIs, and user access
• Diagnose issues related to GPS device communication and packet flow
• Manage SSL certificates, domains, subdomains, and application configurations
• Support software deployment, patches, and configuration changes
• Handle log analysis and root-cause troubleshooting

Database Administration

• Monitor and maintain MySQL/MariaDB databases
• Optimize database performance and storage utilization
• Manage backup schedules and recovery testing
• Handle database cleanup, indexing, and maintenance activities

Client & Technical Coordination

• Coordinate with clients for issue diagnosis and resolution
• Work with software vendors and technical teams when escalation is required
• Prepare technical reports and maintenance documentation
• Maintain issue tracking and resolution records
• Provide remote support for deployed systems

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Linux server administration (Ubuntu/CentOS)
• Experience with Apache/Nginx web servers
• Good understanding of MySQL/MariaDB databases
• Knowledge of networking concepts, ports, firewalls, VPNs, and DNS
• Experience in server monitoring and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with shell scripting and automation
• Understanding of application logs and debugging
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Basic understanding of APIs and web services
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve technical issues

Preferred Skills

• Experience with GPS tracking or telematics platforms
• Familiarity with Uffizio or similar fleet management software
• Experience with Docker or virtualization platforms
• Knowledge of cloud and hybrid deployment environments
• Understanding of IoT device communication protocols
• Experience in performance tuning and server hardening

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field

Työn tyyppi: Kokopäivätyö

Palkka: AED1 000,00 - AED1 500,00 per kuukausi

Työpaikan sijainti: Henkilökohtainen