Junior Backend Engineer

LinkedIn Job Wrapping; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Holding Group Services is seeking a Junior Backend Engineer to develop and maintain scalable backend systems supporting diverse business needs. You will implement backend solutions to boost performance and collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing features.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS, backend experience, and familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, and SQL. Desirable: cloud deployment and containerization with Docker/Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proven backend development experience.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Understanding of database management systems and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement backend solutions to enhance system performance.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements.
• Assist in database design and optimization for efficient data retrieval.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in accordance with standards.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to improve functionality.
• Contribute to the documentation of systems and processes.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud deployment

Job description

About Dubai Holding Group Services

About Dubai Holding Group ServicesDubai Holding Group Services is the shared-services arm of Dubai Holding, a globally diversified investment company that shapes Dubai's economy across real estate, hospitality, technology, and other key sectors. We are committed to operational excellence and fostering an environment that enables Dubai Holding's businesses to thrive for long-term impact.

About the Job

As a Junior Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining scalable backend systems that support our diverse business needs.

• Develop and implement backend solutions to enhance system performance.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements.
• Assist in database design and optimization for efficient data retrieval.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in accordance with standards.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to improve functionality.
• Contribute to the documentation of systems and processes.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

About you

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proven experience in backend development using relevant technologies.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Understanding of database management systems and SQL.

Desired

• Experience with cloud services and deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.

About the Benefits

At Dubai Holding Group Services, we believe in nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities within an international, diverse team. Our inclusive workplace values every individual, ensuring a discrimination-free environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.