Senior Backend Engineer (Remote)

Quik Hire Staffing; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Quik Hire Staffing is seeking a Backend Engineer for a full-time position in the United Arab Emirates. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems to support high-traffic applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with Python/Java/Go, RESTful APIs, databases, cloud platforms, and containerization. You will contribute to APIs, microservices, testing, and deployment while upholding code quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or similar web service technologies.
• Strong understanding of database design, SQL, and NoSQL systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Ability to write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize backend services using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Implement and maintain APIs, databases, and microservices architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and system failures.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Testing

DevOps

Unit testing

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Backend Engineer to work on a Full-Time basis.

The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems to support high-traffic applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions that meet performance and reliability requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize backend services using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Implement and maintain APIs, databases, and microservices architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and system failures.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or similar web service technologies.
• Strong understanding of database design, SQL, and NoSQL systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Ability to write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

More About the Opportunity:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the Technology, Information and Internet industry, contributing to the development of scalable backend systems that power critical applications. You will be part of a collaborative team focused on innovation and technical excellence.

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.