Technical Co-Founder

Uptech Solution PTE Ltd; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech startup is seeking a Technical Co-Founder / Founding Engineer to spearhead the technical vision and lead product development. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in backend or full-stack development and a strong background in cloud-based architecture. This role offers equity and the opportunity to build a game-changing platform from the ground up.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack development.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based architecture and microservices.
• Proven experience building data-driven or AI-enabled products.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end technical foundation from system architecture to deployment.
• Lead the design and development of core platform capabilities.
• Integrate with external APIs and data services.

Skills

Backend development

Cloud-based architecture

Microservices

REST APIs

GraphQL APIs

Data-driven products

Job description

Role Name : Technical Co-Founder / Founding Engineer

Location : Remote / Hybrid

Compensation : Equity + Founder's Title

Stage : Pre-Seed / MVP

We are building an innovative platform designed to reshape how people connect with opportunities, focusing on data-driven insights and user-first experiences. Were looking for a Technical Co-Founder to lead the products technical vision from architecture to scalable MVP launch.

Your Mission

Own the end-to-end technical foundationfrom system architecture to infrastructure deployment. Lead the design and development of core platform capabilities, ensuring scalability, security, and seamless integration with essential tools and services.

Key Responsibilities

Architect & Implement backend systems using modern frameworks,

databases, and cloud-native infrastructure (GCP, AWS, or equivalent).

Develop Core APIs & Logic for :

Processing and structuring large volumes of user and partner data.

Intelligent matching systems to deliver relevant results at scale.

Engagement-driven user journeys that encourage retention and growth.

Integrate With :

Secure authentication and identity management solutions.

Third-party APIs, data services, and external platforms to extend product capabilities.

Implement secure, scalable infrastructure with robust access control for multiple user types.

Drive product iterations in collaboration with the founding team to achieve market fit quickly.

Ideal Candidate Profile

5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack development.

Strong knowledge of cloud-based architecture, microservices, and REST / GraphQL APIs.

Proven experience building data-driven or AI-enabled products.

Comfortable in early-stage environments with ambiguity, fast iterations, and multiple responsibilities.

Bonus : Experience in building or scaling multi-sided marketplaces, SaaS platforms, or community-driven products.

We strongly welcome creative, high-ownership builders especially first-time founders or self-taught technologists ready to take full technical ownership of a product.

Apply Now

Send your portfolio or resume, along with your LinkedIn profile URL, to [e-mail] with the subject line : Technical Co-Founder .

Lets build something extraordinary together!