Backend Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region’s growing tech ecosystem. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region.

Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our growing development team at Property Finder. We believe in nurturing talent and we encourage creativity and autonomy where you are free to grow and develop your career in a fun, forward thinking and positive environment. We expect our developers to be passionate about technology and think of creative ways that they could benefit our business. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high‑quality, scalable full‑stack applications that power our core business functions. We are big proponents of Agile development methods with small cross‑functional teams fully empowered to take an idea from inception and to be able to deliver it fully tested into production with minimal outside disruptions. Because of this you will need to be able to work well with others in your team and outside of your team to be able to contribute meaningful ideas on how to best achieve your objectives and key results.

• Design, develop and maintain full‑stack web applications
• Experience with CI/CD using Jenkins, Github Actions, etc.
• Experience working with cloud native tech stack and cloud architecture
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design and ship new features
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging technologies and industry trends

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in full‑stack web development
• Strong proficiency with backend languages (Java, C#, Node.js, Python, Golang)
• Experience with AWS services, cloud architecture and containerization technologies
• Experience designing system from ground up
• Familiarity with message queue systems and microservices architecture
• Knowledge of database technologies (both SQL and NoSQL)
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently when required
• Passion for clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to the team’s growth

At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Where you are empowered to create, elevate, grow, and care. Our team is made up of the best and brightest, united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region. We attract top talent who want to make an impact. We firmly believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.

1. Think Future First
2. Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
3. Optimise for Impact
4. No Ostriches Allowed
5. Our People, Our Power
6. The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All

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