Back End Developer

LongOn Consultancy Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy in Dubai is seeking a skilled Back End Engineer to design, build, and maintain server-side logic, databases, and APIs. You will work closely with front end engineers and product managers to create scalable systems that provide excellent user experiences. The ideal candidate should have strong proficiency in at least one back end language, experience with web frameworks, and a solid understanding of databases. The position offers the chance to work on complex systems with potential for career growth.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in back end language (Python, Java, etc.).
• Experience with web frameworks like Django or Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of OAuth, JWT for authentication/authorization.
• Familiarity with Git and cloud platforms.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop server-side applications and RESTful APIs.
• Work with databases to design schemas and optimize performance.
• Implement security measures for systems.
• Write maintainable code with tests and participate in code reviews.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with front end engineers to define API contracts.

Skills

Proficiency in back end languages (Python, Java, Node.js, Go, Ruby)

Experience with web frameworks (Django, Spring Boot, Express)

Understanding of relational and NoSQL databases

Experience with RESTful APIs

Knowledge of version control (Git)

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Understanding of CI/CD and automated testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled Back End Engineer to design, build, and maintain the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power our applications. You'll work closely with front end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to create scalable, reliable systems that deliver excellent user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop server-side applications, RESTful APIs, and microservices that handle business logic, data processing, and integrations with third-party services.
• Work with databases to design schemas, write efficient queries, and optimize performance.
• Ensure our systems are secure, implementing authentication, authorization, and data protection best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive tests and participate in code reviews.
• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize for speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with front end engineers to define API contracts and with DevOps to deploy and maintain production systems.
• Participate in architecture decisions and contribute to technical documentation.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in at least one back end language such as Python, Java, Node.js, Go, or Ruby.
• Experience with web frameworks like Django, Spring Boot, Express, or similar.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and familiarity with GraphQL is a plus.
• Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, etc.).
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is beneficial.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems.

Nice to Have

• Experience with message queues and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of caching strategies and CDNs.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Previous work on high-traffic or distributed systems.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.