Senior Backend Tech Lead | Architecture & Team Leadership

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking a Technical Lead - Backend to oversee the backend engineering team and shape system architecture. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in Java and NodeJS, along with leadership experience. Key responsibilities include managing resource allocation, driving modern engineering practices, and mentoring junior developers. This role involves collaboration with various teams and offers an opportunity to work on innovative backend solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in backend development, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong experience with Java (Spring) and NodeJS in high-performance enterprise systems.
• Deep knowledge of API design, system integration, and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Own backend architecture design and make key decisions.
• Lead the backend development team and manage task allocation.
• Oversee design and development of scalable backend services.

Skills

Java (Spring)

NodeJS

Technical leadership

API design

Microservices architecture

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS, OCI, GCP)

Job description

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking a Technical Lead - Backend to oversee the backend engineering team and shape system architecture. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in Java and NodeJS, along with leadership experience. Key responsibilities include managing resource allocation, driving modern engineering practices, and mentoring junior developers. This role involves collaboration with various teams and offers an opportunity to work on innovative backend solutions.