Senior Backend Developer

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

Job summary

A leading property technology company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in backend programming, especially with languages like Java, Python, and Golang. Responsibilities include developing new features and writing clean, scalable code in an Agile environment. The company values creativity and offers a collaborative atmosphere where employees can thrive.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Very strong Object Oriented Programming and design pattern skills.
• Experience working with backend languages i.e., Java, C#, Python, Golang.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Very comfortable working with MySQL / DynamoDB.
• REST web services experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Developing new features and refactoring existing projects.
• Writing clean and scalable code.
• Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing ideas.

Skills

Object Oriented Programming

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Backend languages (Java, C#, Python, Golang)

MySQL / DynamoDB

Education

Computer Science (or similar)

Tools

AWS services

Git / Github

Serverless Framework

ElasticSearch

Message Queuing / RabbitMQ

Memcached or Redis

Job description

Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region’s growing tech ecosystem. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region.

Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.

We are backed by leading investors such as General Atlantic famous for having invested in growth companies such as Facebook, Uber, Alibaba and AirBnB to name a few. With the most recent funding round, the Propertyfinder Group is one of the fastest growing companies in the region.

What you can expect from us

We provide a highly international and collaborative environment, with emphasis on talent and development of employees. Our product teams are truly cross functional - design, engineering, data and product working closely together in building excellent products. This is your opportunity to work with a world class team. Come join us in shaping the future of real estate.

Summary

We are looking for incredibly talented Senior Backend Developers to join our development team here at Property Finder. We believe in nurturing your talent and we encourage creativity and autonomy where you are free to grow and develop your career in a fun, forward thinking and positive environment.

As a company, we are very performance oriented and test the performance of all code and database queries, but we always ensure that this does not affect code quality and legibility. We take the time to refactor and rework code when necessary, but we always have the business goals in mind when doing this.

We expect our developers to be passionate about new technologies and think of creative ways that they could benefit our business. We want our developers to stay current with changes in technologies such as Go, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, and other AWS services like AWS Step Functions to build tailored solutions using cloud native technologies.

We are big proponents of Agile development methods with small cross-functional teams fully empowered to take an idea from inception and to be able to deliver it fully tested into production with minimal outside disruptions. Because of this you will need to be able to work well with others in your team and be able to contribute meaningful ideas on how to best achieve your objectives and key results.

Responsibilities

• In a large tech department, divided in smaller teams, you’ll be in charge of developing new features, as well as refactoring existing projects.
• You need to be able to write clean and scalable code.
• You’ll need to be able to participate in brainstorming sessions and bring your opinion and experience to the table.

Requirements

• Very strong Object Oriented Programming and design pattern skills.
• Experience working with backend languages i.e., Java, C#, Python, Golang.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Very comfortable working with MySQL / DynamoDB.
• REST web services.
• Git / Github.

Preferred Requirements

• Computer Science (or similar) education.
• Serverless Framework.
• Golang.
• ElasticSearch.
• Comfortable working with testing frameworks.
• Message Queuing / RabbitMQ.
• Memcached or Redis.
• DynamoDB.
• AWS Lambda.
• AWS Step Functions.
• AWS SQS/SNS.

Our promise to talent

At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Where you are empowered to create, elevate, grow, and care. Our team is made up of the best and brightest, united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region. We attract top talent who want to make an impact. We firmly believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.

Property Finder Guiding Principles

1. Think Future First
2. Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
3. Optimise for Impact
4. No Ostriches Allowed
5. Our People, Our Power
6. The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All