Senior Backend Engineer: Lead, Scale & Secure Systems

spiderSilk; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

spiderSilk is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Dubai, UAE, to lead the design and development of mission-critical systems for our cybersecurity platform. You will mentor junior engineers, oversee initiatives, and ensure technical excellence across projects.

You will guide coding, testing, and DevOps practices while driving innovation and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to advance strategic goals. A startup mindset is valued for fast-moving, product-focused delivery.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Python or Java and building high-scale solutions.
• Experience with distributed systems and scalable architectures.
• Familiarity with security principles and secure coding practices.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, and deploy software solutions at scale.
• Guide best practices in coding, testing, and DevOps.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical mentorship.
• Drive innovation by researching new technologies and approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Python

Java

Distributed systems

Secure coding

Mentoring

AI tools

Startup mindset

Tools

DevOps

Job description

spiderSilk is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Dubai, UAE, to lead the design and development of mission-critical systems for our cybersecurity platform. You will mentor junior engineers, oversee initiatives, and ensure technical excellence across projects.

You will guide coding, testing, and DevOps practices while driving innovation and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to advance strategic goals. A startup mindset is valued for fast-moving, product-focused delivery.