Mechanical Engineer (Remote)

Hired; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 330,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Hired seeks an Engineering Expert to provide architectural guidance, diagnose complex production issues, and optimize distributed systems for scale and reliability. You will shape technical strategy and mentor engineers.

You will collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to ensure robust, secure, and scalable solutions across platforms, cloud environments, and containerized deployments.

Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, or large-scale backend infrastructure.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, Go, or Rust.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving complex technical challenges.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and communicate architectural decisions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate scalable system architectures to meet evolving business and technical requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve high-priority technical issues in production environments with minimal downtime.
• Develop and document engineering best practices, standards, and guidelines for cross-team adoption.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to quality and security standards.

Skills

Distributed systems

Programming languages

Problem solving

Technical communication

Cloud concepts

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

The client seeks an Engineering Expert to provide specialized technical guidance for system architecture decisions, troubleshooting complex issues, and optimizing performance across distributed systems. The role requires deep expertise in multiple engineering domains to support critical infrastructure and product development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and evaluate scalable system architectures to meet evolving business and technical requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve high-priority technical issues in production environments with minimal downtime.
• Develop and document engineering best practices, standards, and guidelines for cross-team adoption.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to quality and security standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, or large-scale backend infrastructure.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, Go, or Rust.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving complex technical challenges.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and communicate architectural decisions effectively.

More About the Opportunity:

This role offers the chance to work with a global leader in the Technology, Information and Internet industry, contributing to the scalability and reliability of mission-critical systems. The position provides exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to shape technical strategy for high-impact projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.