Lead Backend Developer

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Dubai is seeking a skilled Lead Backend Developer to oversee the architecture and development of scalable backend systems vital for business applications. You will lead and mentor teams, ensuring optimal performance and security across systems. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in backend technologies like Java and Python, along with a proven leadership background. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunity to design enterprise-grade platforms

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of backend development experience with proven leadership responsibility.
• Extensive experience with APIs and distributed systems.
• Experience with containerized environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and own backend architecture, system design, and technology standards.
• Lead the design and development of scalable backend services.
• Write high-quality maintainable and efficient backend code.
• Design and implement RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Optimize backend performance, scalability, and system stability.

Skills

Backend technologies such as Java, Python, Node.js

Microservices architecture

Database expertise (SQL and/or NoSQL)

Cloud platforms

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Title - Lead Backend Developer

We are seeking an accomplished Lead Backend Developer to drive the architecture, development, and delivery of scalable backend systems that support mission-critical business applications. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability across backend platforms while guiding and mentoring development teams.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Define and own backend architecture, system design, and technology standards.
• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-availability backend services.
• Make key technical decisions related to frameworks, tools, and architectural patterns.

Hands-on Development & Code Quality

• Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient backend code.
• Review code and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Ensure consistency, reusability, and long-term maintainability of backend systems.

API & System Integration

• Design and implement RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs for internal and external integrations.
• Oversee integrations with enterprise systems, third-party platforms, and external services.
• Ensure data integrity, reliability, and security across all integrations.

Performance, Security & Reliability

• Optimize backend performance, scalability, and system stability.
• Implement robust security practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and lead root-cause analysis.

Collaboration & Delivery Management

• Work closely with frontend developers, DevOps teams, and product stakeholders.
• Support sprint planning, technical estimation, and delivery commitments.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.

Mentoring & Team Development

• Mentor and guide backend developers to elevate technical capability across the team.
• Provide technical coaching, feedback, and performance support.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of backend development experience, with proven leadership responsibility.
• Strong proficiency in backend technologies such as Java, Python, Node.js, or similar.
• Extensive experience with micro services architecture, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Strong database expertise (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Key Competencies & Behaviours

• Strong architectural and systems-thinking mindset
• Technical leadership and decision-making capability
• Ownership-driven and results-oriented approach
• High attention to performance, security, and quality
• Collaborative and mentor-focused leadership style
• Adaptability to evolving business and technology needs

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Technical leadership role with strategic influence
• Opportunity to design and scale enterprise-grade backend platforms
• Collaborative, engineering-focused work environment
• Continuous learning and career advancement opportunities

Apply now!