Backend Developer

International Free Zone Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Annual flight home

Life insurance

Medical insurance with upgrade option

Job summary

IFZA Dubai seeks a Software Engineer to deliver well-tested backend features within an established architecture, and to contribute to frontend work when needed. You will collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and engineers to design, build, and deploy reliable software solutions that drive business value.

You will work on RESTful APIs, integrate authentication, logging, and testing, and participate in CI/CD and containerized deployments while maintaining coding standards and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software development experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Strong PostgreSQL experience and Prisma ORM.
• Solid REST API design skills and authentication concepts.
• Working knowledge of React and full-stack collaboration.
• Experience with Git-based development workflows, code reviews, and CI/CD.
• Familiarity with containerized deployments and modern CI/CD processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver features independently.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, Prisma, and PostgreSQL.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs with validation, error handling, authentication, and logging.
• Contribute to frontend development using React and TypeScript when required.
• Write automated tests and ensure code quality through reviews.
• Follow Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering to deliver end-to-end features.
• Troubleshoot, optimize performance, and continuously strengthen applications.
• Maintain coding standards, documentation, and best practices across the lifecycle.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Prisma

REST API design

Authentication

React

Git-based workflows

CI/CD

Containerization

Problem-solving

Tools

Kubernetes

Azure

GitOps

Jest

Vitest

Entra ID

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 26/08/2026

IFZA Dubai is the most dynamic and truly international Free Zone Community in the UAE, optimizing the country's strategic location and world-class infrastructure. We provide easy, reliable, and fast company formation services through our network of Professional Partners and Government Authorities.

Job Description

Role Purpose

As a Software Engineer, you will deliver well-tested backend features independently within an established architecture while contributing to frontend development when features require end-to-end implementation. You will collaborate closely with product managers, frontend developers, and fellow engineers to design, build, and deploy reliable software solutions that create business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, Prisma, and PostgreSQL.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs with robust validation, error handling, authentication, and logging.
• Contribute to frontend development using React and TypeScript when required.
• Write automated tests and ensure code quality through testing and peer code reviews.
• Follow established development and deployment processes, including Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Participate in troubleshooting, performance improvements, and continuous enhancement of applications.
• Maintain coding standards, documentation, and best practices across the development lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3 to 5 years of professional software development experience, primarily with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Strong experience working with PostgreSQL and ORM frameworks such as Prisma.
• Solid understanding of REST API design principles and common authentication mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of React and willingness to contribute across the full technology stack.
• Experience with Git-based development workflows, code reviews, and collaborative development practices.
• Familiarity with containerized application deployment and modern CI/CD processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver features independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes, Azure, or cloud-native environments.
• Exposure to GitOps deployment methodologies and CI/CD platforms.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest or Vitest.
• Familiarity with identity and access management solutions such as Entra ID and OIDC.
• Experience working in agile product development environments.

As an employee of IFZA, you can expect:

• 24 working days as annual leave
• Annual flight home
• Life insurance plan
• Medical insurance plan (with the option to upgrade at your own cost)