Staff Backend Engineer

Flatgigs; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 220,345 - 293,793; Full time

Job summary

Flatgigs is seeking a Backend Engineer in the United Arab Emirates to design and maintain high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years' experience in backend development using Node.js and TypeScript, with strong AWS and microservices expertise. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to build secure and scalable APIs while ensuring quality through TDD and clean architecture practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend development experience, specifically with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and microservices architectures.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, and REST/GraphQL APIs.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain production-ready backend services.
• Design APIs and ensure system scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with product, design, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Backend development

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

Microservices

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

REST APIs

GraphQL APIs

TDD

Job description

Do you love building scalable backend systems that power real-world products? We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team at Ahoy and help us design secure, reliable, and high-performance platforms.

What you’ll do

• Build and maintain production-ready backend services
• Design APIs and ensure system scalability & performance
• Work with Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito, etc.)
• Collaborate with product, design, and cross‑functional teams
• Ensure quality through TDD, CI/CD, and clean architecture

What we’re looking for

• 4+ years of backend development (Node.js/TypeScript)
• Strong experience with AWS and microservices
• Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, REST/GraphQL APIs
• Passion for clean, maintainable, and secure code
• Startup or fast-paced environment experience is a plus

Come join us and help shape the future of tech at Ahoy.